WINNIPEG. Manitoba (AP) — The Winnipeg Jets locked up forward Gabriel Vilardi on Friday, signing the forward to a six-year extension worth $45 million. Vilardi became a restricted free agent July 1 after completing a two-year, $6.88 million deal. He had career highs in 2024-25 with 27 goals, 34 assists, 61 points and 71 games.

The Winnipeg Jets signed star forward Gabriel Vilardi to a massive six-year, $45 million contract extension on Friday.

The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today they have agreed to terms with forward Gabriel Vilardi on a six-year contract extension with an average annual value in the NHL of $7,500,000. Vilardi, 25,