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Jets Nation Podcast: O Captain! My Captain!
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The Winnipeg Jets announced Tuesday morning that they have reached a new 5 year contract extension worth $41.25 million with their captain Blake Wheeler. The contract will make Wheeler the highest paid Jet, and will take him until he is 37. There is obviously some concern when paying a 37 year old player $8.25 million. The guys break down the pros and cons of the deal and look at the impact it will have on the team in the future.
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(0:40) – Wheelin’ and Dealin’
(19:36) – Impact on the future
(19:36) – Impact on the future
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Winnipeg JetsTeam Cap Summary
Cap Summary
2026-27
2027-28
Projected Cap Hit
$99,518,332
$86,266,666
Projected Cap Space
$4,481,668
$27,233,334
Current Cap Space
$4,481,668
$27,233,334
Active Players
23/23
16/23
Draft Picks
Round
'26
'27
1
1
1
2
0
1
3
1
1