Perfetti signs 5-year, $30 million contract with Jets
Forward Cole Perfetti has signed a five-year, $30 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets, successfully avoiding an arbitration hearing. The 24-year-old has been a consistent contributor for the team, recording 32 points in the previous season.
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Forward had 32 points last season, avoids arbitration hearing
Cole Perfetti signed a five-year, $30 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday, avoiding an arbitration hearing.
The 24-year-old forward, who was a restricted free agent, had 32 points (12 goals, 20 assists) in 68 games for the Jets last season.
Perfetti filed for arbitration July 5; the date of his scheduled hearing was not announced.
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