Last summer was expected to be the summer of change in Winnipeg but it appears that may not hold a candle with what potentially could be happening in Manitoba this summer. While TrotzWatch is in full effect the roster could have some turnover upcoming.
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According to CapFriendly the Jets have 14 players under contact for the 2022-23 campaign which means there are a number of UFAs and RFAs that will be in need of new contracts either with Winnipeg or with new NHL/AHL teams or a team overseas. Included in brackets is their 2021-22 cap hit.
Unrestricted free agents (UFAs):
Paul Stastny ($3,750,000)
Zachary Sanford ($2,000,000)
Eric Comrie ($750,000) – (Group 6)
Restricted free agents (RFAs):
Pierre-Luc Dubois ($5,000,000) (arbitration eligible)
Mason Appleton ($900,000) (arbitration eligible)
Evgeny Svechnikov – ($750,000) (arbitration eligible)
Jansen Harkins – ($725,000) (arbitration eligible)
There are also a number of players on the Moose (some of whom could be with the Jets next season) who will also be in need of new deals including:
Unrestricted free agents (UFAs):
Luke Johnson – ($750,000)
Austin Poganski – ($750,000) (Group 6)
CJ Suess – ($725,000)
Restricted free agents (RFAs):
Kristian Vesalainen – ($894,167)
David Gustafsson – ($817,500)
Jeff Malott – ($780,000) (arbitration eligible)
Leon Gawanke – ($796,667)
Markus Phillips – ($796,667)
Johnny Kovacevic – ($750,000) (arbitration eligible)
Philippe Desrosiers – ($750,000) (arbitration eligible)
