The Winnipeg Jets are betting on one of their top prospects.
Winnipeg has re-signed defenceman Ville Heinola to a two-year, $1.6 million (worth $800,000 AAV) contract, the team announced Monday.
Heinola, 23, was a first-round pick for the Jets in 2019, going 20th overall. However, in his five professional seasons, the defenceman has dealt with injuries, including a fractured ankle suffered in the pre-season that kept him out for the start of the 2023-24 campaign.
The Honkajoki, Finland native managed to suit up for 41 games with the Manitoba Moose last season, tallying 10 goals and 17 assists as well as two assists in two AHL playoff games.
He has one goal and 10 assists in 35 NHL games over four seasons.
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