One of the biggest questions surrounding the Winnipeg Jets has been answered.

After negotiations heated up Tuesday, the Jets and star winger Kyle Connor have agreed to an eight-year contract extension that will carry an average annual value of more than US$12 million.

It will be the richest deal in Jets history, eclipsing the matching seven-year, $59.5 million contracts signed by goalie Connor Hellebuyck and centre Mark Scheifele two years ago.

Connor is the latest homegrown talent to commit his prime years to the Jets, and he will be paid handsomely to do so.

The belief was that both Connor and the Jets were hoping to get the contract taken care of before the new season begins, which has its obvious benefits for both the player and the hockey club.

Although Connor never outwardly exp

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