Veteran defenseman Dylan DeMelo is extending his stay with Winnipeg Jets through the 2023/24 NHL season.
Jets announced on Wednesday that DeMelo inked a new four-year, $12 million deal with the franchise, which will see him earn $3 million a year on average. The 27-year-old DeMelo was previously set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason.
As part of his new contract, DeMelo received a modified no-trade clause, according to TSN’s Pierre LeBrun.
Dylan DeMelo joined the Jets in February from Ottawa Senators in exchange for a 2020 third-round pick. He was featured in 10 regular-season games and four playoff contests with Winnipeg but failed to record a goal or an assist. In 49 games with the Senators in 2019/20, he contributed with 10 assists.
DeMelo, who previously also suited up for San Jose Sharks, has 269 career NHL games. In those 269 games, he scored seven goals while adding 57 assists for a career total of 64 points.
