Winnipeg Jets
· 2026-07-04
The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Stuart Skinner to a two-year contract worth an average annual value of $3.75 million and defenceman Mario Ferraro to a three-year deal carrying a $4 million AAV.
General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff met with the media to discuss the team's busy offseason, which included the signings of Skinner and Ferraro.
The Jets entered free agency with a clear plan, and according to Cheveldayoff, they landed the top two players on their wish list.
The additions of Skinner and Ferraro address two key areas for the Jets, who are determined to move past last season and re-establish themselves among the contenders in the Central Division.
Skinner arrives in Winnipeg looking for a fresh start after posting a save percentage below .900 in each of the past three seasons.
The Jets' roster could look considerably different by the time training camp opens this fall, with additional changes still to come.
As of now, the Jets are 12th in the Western Conference with a 35-35 record, on a L4 streak, and are set to face the Edmonton Oilers on 2026-09-20.
Cheveldayoff acknowledged that the team's culture played a significant role in the decision of Skinner and Ferraro to sign with the Jets.
The team's goaltending coach, Wade Flaherty, has a reputation for elevating the play of his goaltenders, and Skinner hopes to benefit from his guidance.
Cheveldayoff said the team creates a family atmosphere and treats everybody equally, which is evident in the way the whole team came together to support Mark Scheifele during a difficult time.
The Jets' busy offseason is a sign that the team is committed to making changes and improving their roster.
With the signings of Skinner and Ferraro, the Jets are looking to strengthen their lineup and make a push for the playoffs.
The team's fans will be eager to see how the new signings perform and how the team comes together in the upcoming season.