Cole Perfetti Signs $6M AAV Deal with Winnipeg Jets

New Contract Details

The Winnipeg Jets announced a five‑year pact for forward Cole Perfetti, swapping a $6 million average annual value on the deal.

Perfetti, who turned 24 earlier this year, was a first‑round selection at pick 10 in the 2020 NHL Draft. The new contract reflects his growth from a draft pick into a core component of the Jets’ lineup.

In the most recent season he posted 12 goals and 20 assists, while averaging 15 minutes 37 seconds of ice time per game—a new career high for the young forward.

Statistical Snapshot

Over 68 games Perfetti logged 157 points in 290 regular‑season contests, with a split of 59 goals and 98 assists. He also recorded 68 penalty minutes, signaling a physical presence on the ice.

His 2024‑25 campaign saw a career‑best 50 points, including 32 assists in 82 games as the Jets captured the Presidents’ Trophy for the best regular‑season record.

Internationally he contributed two goals and four assists in ten outings that led Canada to a 2021 world championship gold medal.

Impact on the Jets

Perfetti’s decisive tying goal in Game 7 of the first round against the St Louis Blues marked the latest tie‑breaking moment in postseason history for an NHL contest.

At $6 million per season the deal positions Winnipeg to retain a high‑impact forward who has proven he can handle increased responsibility, especially with the team’s salary cap considerations for the upcoming season.

His consistent ice‑time increase and growing role suggest the Jets will rely on him as a fixture in future playoff runs, adding depth to a roster built around speed and offensive pressure.