The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Rasmus Kupari who was a key piece that came over from the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade with the LA Kings.
The Jets and Kupari have agreed to a two-year deal worth $2 million that carries an average annual value of $1 million.
Was this a huge over pay for Kupari or is he worth every penny? I will let you decide in the comments below.
Kupari, 23, was drafted 20th overall by the LA Kings in the first round of the 2018 NHL entry draft. Currently over a career that spans 3 seasons, he has a total 29 points in 130 games played, and 0 playoffs points in 11 games played.
Kupari’s new contract does not include any signing bonuses. His qualifying offer will be $1.1 million when his contract is up in two years.
What does the Rasmus Kupari contract mean for the Winnipeg Jets?
You can view the Winnipeg Jets salary cap with Rasmus Kupari’s updated cap hit to see how his contract affects the Jets projected cap space for 2023-24.
The Jets currently have $2,779,643 in available cap space for the coming season.
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Rasmus Kupari contract breakdown
| SEASON | CAP HIT | BASE SALARY | TOTAL SALARY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | $1,000,000 | $900,000 | $900,000 |
| 2024-25 | $1,000,000 | $1,100,000 | $1,100,000 |
| TOTAL | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
What are NHL fans saying about the Winnipeg Jets signing Rasmus Kupari
Hoping this contract signed by Kupari will be a steal for the Winnipeg Jets.
Great signing. Kupari has heart and grit. He will do well in Winnipeg. Fans will love him.
What a steal of a contract for the Winnipeg Jets. He will be a solid third or fourth line player.
