Jets Lock Up Grinder Koepke in $2.9M Deal

Winnipeg general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff moves fast to secure bottom-six forward Cole Koepke with a two-year extension worth $2.9 million before he hits restricted free agency. Koepke's gritty play and penalty-killing prowess have made him a locker room favorite, the kind of depth piece that wins series in May. This deal signals the Jets' commitment to their blue-collar core as they gear up for a deep playoff run, but whispers from the scouting circuit suggest they're not done shopping yet.