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Jets re-sign forward Blake Wheeler, agreeing to six-year, $33.6 million contract

July 27, 2013 at 1:30PM
Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd, Zach Bogosian and Blake Wheeler, from left, celebrate Wheeler's goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Winnipeg won 3-1.
Winnipeg Jets' Andrew Ladd, Zach Bogosian and Blake Wheeler, from left, celebrate Wheeler's goal against the Boston Bruins during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2013, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Winnipeg won 3-1. (Associated Press - Ap/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

WINNIPEG, Manitoba — The Winnipeg Jets and forward Blake Wheeler agreed to a six-year, $33.6 million contract Friday night.

The 26-year-old former University of Minnesota star avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to the deal days after the Jets re-signed linemate Bryan Little to a five-year, $23.5 million contract.

Wheeler had a team-high 19 goals and added 22 assists in 48 games last season. He has 93 goals and 139 assists in 327 regular-season games with Boston, Atlanta and Winnipeg.

"Thrilled to be a Jet for 6 more years," Wheeler posted on Twitter.

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