Winnipeg Jets sign Josh Morrissey to a two-year contract

After having his most productive NHL season last year and earning himself quite a bit of fanfare for his shutdown role alongside Jacob Trouba it was a no brainer that the Jets would be seeking to lock up Josh Morrissey. But the question was whether it would be a bridge deal or a long-term one.  Today the team announced that Morrissey will be back patrolling the blue line next season as he has agreed to a two-year deal worth $6.3 million ($3.15 million per year).

In 81 regular season games in 2017-18, Morrissey had seven goals and 19 assists. He added a goal and an assist in 16 playoff games for the Jets. Morrissey played the 5th most minutes on the Jets last season (20:27) and led the team with 168 blocked shots. The 2013 13th overall pick has 13 goals and 33 assists in 164 career regular season games.

Update:

Josh Morrissey spoke today (Monday) about his new deal.

Audio courtesy of TSN 1290 Winnipeg.

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