The San Jose Sharks were unwilling to make a deal, and the Winnipeg Jets stepped right in. News emerged that the Jets have completed the Mario Ferraro contract. The deal is for three years and will see him have an average annual value of $4 million. Let’s break down the deal for the Jets and see what they are getting.

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Mario Ferraro Contract Details Announced

Ferraro has only played for the Sharks across his seven-year NHL career. The Toronto native had seven goals and 16 assists for 23 points in 82 games in 2025-26. Furthermore, he had an average ice time of 21:02 a game. Ferraro had a Corsi for percent of 38.1 and a relative Corsi of -13.7, in a largely defensive role.

Ferraro has 24 goals and 90 assists and 114 points across 490 career games. San Jose originally drafted in the second round, 49th overall of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He had a standout career at the University of Massachusetts.

The defender has also represented his native Canada at the international level. Ferraro was part of the Team Canada squad that won the Gold Medal at the 2021 IIHF World Championships in Riga, Latvia.

What It Means

Ferraro’s name had been in the rumour mill for multiple seasons. However, this is the year that Ferraro has finally moved on.

Ferraro may not light up the scoreboard. In contrast, he’s a solid defender that uses his size. He’ll be a solid depth addition for his new club.

With talk about Connor Hellebuyck’s uncertain future in Winnipeg, bringing Ferraro will be a calming influence on what lays ahead. The Jets also signed Stuart Skinner today, so it is a sign that general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is being proactive, rather than reactive, in the situation in Winnipeg. Winnipeg is attempting to stay in contention, but will need things to go their way this offseason, namely figuring out Hellebuyck’s plans.

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