Jets sign forward Jeff Malott to one-year, two-way contract

Sportsnet Staff @SportsnetMay 31, 2021 - 5:55pm

Winnipeg Jets Executive Vice President & General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff speaks to media at the closing press conference after losing in the first round of the NHL playoffs in Winnipeg on Monday, April 22, 2019. (John Woods/CP)

The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with forward Jeff Malott. His deal will carry an average-annual value of $780,000.

#NHLJets have agreed to terms with forward Jeff Malott on a one-year, two-way contract for 2021-22 with an average annual value in the NHL of $780,000.

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— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) May 31, 2021

Malott, 24, made his professional debut this past season with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, leading the team with 14 goals — tied for second among AHL rookies — while adding six assists for 20 points in 34 games.

The native of Burlington, Ont., previously spent a four-year college career at Cornell University where he posted 24 goals and 29 assists in 114 games.

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