Jets' Samberg signs 3-year contract extension
The Winnipeg Jets have signed restricted free-agent defenseman Dylan Samberg to a three-year contract extension, avoiding a salary arbitration hearing. The contract details were not disclosed, but the deal will keep Samberg with the Jets through the 2025-26 season. Samberg, 24, made his NHL debut with the Jets during the 2021-22 season and appeared in 24 games, recording one goal and three assists. He was a second-round draft pick of the Jets in 2017 and has spent the majority of his professional career with the Jets' AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. The signing of this contract extension demonstrates the Jets' commitment to retaining and developing their young talent, as Samberg is seen as a promising defensive prospect within the organization. The deal provides stability for both the player and the team as Samberg continues to work towards becoming a regular contributor at the NHL level.
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