The Winnipeg Jets and star forward Kyle Connor are in the middle of negotiations . The outcome could shape the direction of the franchise and their pursuit of the Stanley Cup. Jets fans know just how valuable Connor is.

The front office appears determined to keep him long term. According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period, progress has been made since training camp opened. Still, work remains before a deal is finalized.

Early projections suggest the framework of a Connor contract extension could carry an average annual value in the $11 million to $12 million range. If that number holds, it would place him among the NHL’s highest-paid wingers.

For the Jets, a contract in that range would reflect Connor’s offensive production . It would also highlight his role as a key piece i

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