Jets F Gabriel Vilardi signs 6-year, $45M extension
Nov 19, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets center Gabriel Vilardi (13) waits for a face off in the second period against the Florida Panthers at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images Winnipeg Jets forward Gabriel Vilardi signed a six-year, $45 million contract extension, avoiding arbitration.
The 25-year-old restricted free agent's annual salary of $7.5 million represents a raise from $3.4 million in 2024-25.
Vilardi registered career highs across the board last season with 61 points (27 goals, 34 assists) in 71 games.
A first-round pick by Los Angeles in 2017, he has 175 points (90 goals, 85 assists) in 270 games with the Kings and Jets.
The Jets announced the contract details on Friday.
--Field Level Media
Latest Betting
- 2026 MLB Rookie of the Year Odds: Best AL and NL Futures Bets
- Best College Basketball Bets Today: Miami Ohio Headlines Friday's Slate
- NBA Picks for March 5: Best Betting Picks on Thursday
- Arnold Palmer Invitational Betting Picks: Fleetwood, McIlroy and Lowry Bets
- Best Team USA Player Future Betting Picks for the World Baseball Classic
- Wednesday March 4th Top College Basketball Betting Picks & Predictions
- 2026 MLB MVP Picks: Best Long-Shot Bets in the AL and NL
