{"id":449595,"date":"2024-08-29T11:55:42","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T15:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/?p=449595"},"modified":"2024-08-29T11:55:42","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T15:55:42","slug":"nhl-rumours-are-winnipeg-jets-closer-to-signing-young-talented-forward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/hockey\/2024\/08\/29\/nhl-rumours-are-winnipeg-jets-closer-to-signing-young-talented-forward\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Rumours How Close Are Winnipeg Jets to Signing Talented Forward"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are back for another edition of NHL rumours. This time it is an update to the progress of the contract negotiations for Winnipeg Jets<\/a> forward Cole Perfetti<\/a>. Last week we were discussing what Perfetti himself might be seeking. However, both sides need to come together at this point to get something done. We all know once September hits, training camp is just a couple weeks away.<\/p>\n

All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n

NHL Rumours<\/h2>\n

Trying to Make Progress in the Cole Perfetti Contract Negotiations<\/h3>\n

Last week it was Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun<\/a><\/u>\u00a0suggesting that Perfetti is seeking a long-term deal. However, that is a bit surprising given Perfetti\u2019s lack of production. It would be very challenging for the Jets management staff, led by general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, to make a big payout based on his body-of-work. The 22-year-old has played parts of three seasons with the Jets organization. In that time he has 29 goals and 46 assists for 75 points in 140 games. Furthermore, that is in only an average of 14:10<\/span> of ice time.<\/p>\n

Given the lack of ice time, Perfetti would see himself being worth more, based on playing more. This would be a valid argument over the life length of a potential long-term contract. Therefore, this brings us to the tone within of our latest edition of NHL rumours.<\/p>\n

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An item not mentioned here, Jets & Cole Perfetti don\u2019t seem close either, yet. Speaking to those across the NHL, a 2yr bridge may be likely ($4M+ per?). If Jets want long-term, I suspect Cole would be open to that, but that\u2019s a much higher AAV. We\u2019ll see how this progresses. https:\/\/t.co\/5m6LNmDvGe<\/a><\/p>\n

— David Pagnotta (@TheFourthPeriod) August 27, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n