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NHL·TRANSACTION·July 1, 2026 03:09 PM ET

Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender Stuart Skinner to two-year deal amid trade speculation

Jets add a veteran goalie amid trade chatter.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 11 min read
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What happened: The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Stuart Skinner to a two-year contract, the team announced. The deal reinforces the crease as Winnipeg reshapes its goaltending picture heading into the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: The addition lands squarely in the middle of Winnipeg's offseason goaltending questions, feeding the ongoing speculation about the franchise's netminder future. Bringing in a signed goalie on a multi-year term gives the club cost certainty and depth insurance as it weighs its options between the pipes.

By the numbers: Terms reported at two years and roughly $3.75 million per season.

What to watch: Watch whether the signing signals a larger move in Winnipeg's crease and how the depth chart sorts out through the summer.

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