The Winnipeg Jets are opening the 2025-26 NHL season on Thursday at home against the Dallas Stars. After Mikko Rantanen and the Stars eliminated Winnipeg last year, they are trying to start the season by getting revenge. The Jets made sure to start the season on the right foot before the puck dropped, giving Kyle Connor an eight-year contract extension . Did they overpay for their top scorer? Or should Connor have gone to free agency looking for more?

In 2024-25, Connor led the Jets with 41 goals and 97 points. It was his second 40-goal season, behind his 47 tallies in 2021-22, and second 90-point season; he scored 93 in 21-22. That campaign was perfectly timed with both his contract ending and Nikolaj Ehlers leaving in free agency. Even with one season left on Connor's deal, Winnip

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