Morgan Barron Secures Two-Year Deal with Jets
Forward inks $3.7 million contract extension
Forward **Morgan Barron** has committed his future to the Winnipeg Jets, signing a fresh two-year agreement worth $3.7 million. This deal, announced Monday, carries an annual average value of $1.85 million.
Barron’s Contributions Valued
The 26-year-old’s signing comes after he filed for salary arbitration on July 5th as a restricted free agent. Last season, **Barron** posted 15 points, netting eight goals and contributing seven assists across 74 regular-season contests.
He proved to be a physical presence, ranking fourth on the Jets with 122 hits. Furthermore, his 9.53 hits per 60 minutes of ice time led the entire Winnipeg squad among players with at least 20 games played. **Barron** also chipped in with two assists during the team’s 13 Stanley Cup Playoff appearances.
Career Overview
Originally selected by the New York Rangers in the sixth round of the 2017 NHL Draft, **Barron** has accumulated 60 points (30 goals, 30 assists) over 256 regular-season games. His NHL playoff experience includes two assists in 18 contests with both the Jets and the Rangers.
In the broader NHL landscape, the average salary for forwards signing similar two-year deals has seen an increase. For instance, comparable deals signed in the 2023 offseason averaged closer to $2.1 million annually, highlighting the market for players like **Barron** (CapFriendly 2023).
