Winnipeg Jets Re-Sign Dylan Samberg To Multi-Year Deal
The Winnipeg Jets have secured one of their key defensemen for the long term, announcing a three-year contract with Dylan Samberg worth $17.25 million ($5.75 million AAV).
The deal comes just two days before the 26-year-old's scheduled arbitration hearing and eliminates the risk of him becoming an unrestricted free agent next summer.
The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with defenceman Dylan Samberg.
— Murat Ates (@WPGMurat) July 30, 2025
The deal is three years, $5.75 million AAV. https://t.co/jLvqZzoREE
Samberg Avoids Arbitration With New Contract
Reports from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman indicated that the two sides were $3.5 million apart in their arbitration filings, with Samberg asking for $6 million annually and the Jets submitting $2.5 million. While the gap appeared wide, negotiations gained momentum ahead of the hearing, ultimately leading to the multi-year agreement.
Dylan Samberg could be one of the NHL's most underrated D men. pic.twitter.com/88lzUENxu5
— Joël (@RiseFromTheAshZ) July 30, 2025
Samberg has become an integral part of Winnipeg’s blue line, setting career highs in goals (6), points (20), and plus/minus (+34) last season despite missing 22 games due to a broken foot. He averaged over 21 minutes of ice time and was a steady presence on the penalty kill, cementing his status as a top-four defenseman alongside Josh Morrissey.
A Core Piece Locked In
Drafted by the Jets in the second round of the 2017 NHL Draft, Samberg has developed into a shutdown defender and is now signed through the 2027-28 season.
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