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Winnipeg Free Press
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Fleury happy with security Jets offer with two-year deal
Haydn Fleury didn't need to see what was out there on July 1. The mobile defenceman had already made up his mind that he wasn't interested in leaving the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night, he received an offer that ensured he didn't have to lean into unrestricted free agency. Fleury agreed to terms on Saturday to a two-year deal that carries an average annual value of $950,000, providing a slight bump in pay and some additional security with term as someone with a young family. JEFF MCINTOSH / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Winnipeg Jets' Haydn Fleury, right, checks Calgary Flames' Kevin Rooney during first period NHL preseason hockey action in Calgary, Alta., in October 2024. 'Within the last week or so, we started talking and got to a number at one point (Friday) night where both sides felt comfortable,' Fleury said in a telephone interview on Saturday. 'I'm happy to stay in Winnipeg and happy to build on what I did last year. 'Moving around a bit the past few years, it's nice to get two years of security. I'm hoping that I found a home for the next couple and hopefully beyond that.' Fleury, 28, was originally chosen seventh overall by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2014 and after bouncing around a bit, he signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Jets last July. With injuries to Ville Heinola and Logan Stanley in training camp, Fleury found his footing and earned a spot in the opening-day lineup on the third pairing with Colin Miller. When Dylan Samberg suffered a broken foot after blocking a slapshot from Steven Stamkos, Fleury was promoted to the second pair with Neal Pionk and even saw playing time in overtime on several occasions. 'I got some luck at the start of last season and took advantage of certain opportunities that came my way. From there, momentum started building for myself and it showed with a good playoff run,' said Fleury, who had seven assists in 39 games during the regular season. 'It was an opportunity to show people what I can do. The coaches have laid out the foundation for me on how to make me a successful player. I'm going to keep building on that and keep getting better.' Fleury, who is originally from Carlyle, Sask., suffered a knee injury on Dec. 23 in a game against the Toronto Maple Leafs and that impeded his momentum. After recovering, Fleury needed some additional time to get up to speed but showed well during eight playoff games, the highlight being a 33-minute effort in Game 7 of the opening round series with the St. Louis Blues after Josh Morrissey was injured early in the first period. 'That injury was tough and came at an inopportune time. I thought I came back strong,' said Fleury. 'When I'm looking back at the year, a lot of work culminated in that one game.' Being part of the Manitoba Miracle was part of the reason Fleury chose to stick around. 'It's one of the reasons I wanted to come back. You saw the emotional toll it had on the city. You can tell that people care about hockey there and it's a special place to play,' said Fleury. 'My family and I really loved our time in Winnipeg. The group of guys we have, I was watching a documentary that the Jets put out about the playoffs and the stuff (Adam Lowry) was saying about us being a family, that all resonated with me and made me want to come back. 'I never really wanted to leave and I'm glad both sides could figure something out.' JEFFREY T. BARNES / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES Winnipeg Jets defenceman Haydn Fleury (24) skates during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in December 2024, in Buffalo, N.Y. By retaining Fleury, the Jets now have eight defencemen under contract who spent time in the NHL last season and Samberg will be the ninth once he signs a new deal. That's led to plenty of speculation that one of the veteran blue-liners could be on the move, especially since top prospect Elias Salomonsson could be knocking on the door after a strong first season in North America with the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League. While Fleury appreciates the security of a multiyear deal at this stage of his career, complacency isn't about to set in. He's got more that he's hoping to accomplish. 'A lot of people doubted me for a couple of years there and I'm glad I could prove people wrong,' said Fleury. 'The biggest thing is don't take a step back, take two steps forward and just keep going He's also excited to see what Winnipegger and former Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews is going to bring to the group. 'It's going to be really cool to play with a guy I grew up watching, whether it be at world juniors or winning Stanley Cups in Chicago,' said Fleury. 'He's a legend of the game.' X and Bluesky: @WiebesWorld Ken WiebeReporter Ken Wiebe is a sports reporter for the Free Press, with an emphasis on the Winnipeg Jets. He has covered hockey and provided analysis in this market since 2000 for the Winnipeg Sun, The Athletic, and TSN. Ken was a summer intern at the Free Press in 1999 and returned to the Free Press in a full-time capacity in September of 2023. Read more about Ken. Every piece of reporting Ken produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. Our newsroom depends on its audience of readers to power our journalism. Thank you for your support.
Global News
28-06-2025
- Business
- Global News
Winnipeg Jets ink 2-year deal with defenceman Haydn Fleury
See more sharing options Send this page to someone via email Share this item on Twitter Share this item via WhatsApp Share this item on Facebook The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$950,000. Fleury, 28, had seven assists in 39 regular-season games for the Jets in 2024-25. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy He added two more assists in eight post-season contests. The six-foot-four, 207-pound Fleury signed with Winnipeg as a free agent last July after two years with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was drafted in the first round (seventh overall) by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2014. In 307 career games, including time with the Anaheim Ducks and Seattle Kraken, he has 10 goals and 34 assists. On Friday, the Jets selected Swedish defenceman Sascha Boumedienne with the 28th overall pick in the NHL draft. Story continues below advertisement When free agency opens Tuesday, the Jets will sign Winnipeg native and longtime Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews to a one-year contract.
CBC
28-06-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Flames sign defenceman Kevin Bahl to six-year contract
Social Sharing The Calgary Flames have signed defenceman Kevin Bahl to a six-year contract, the club announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of $5.35 million US. Bahl, who turned 25 on Friday, had 20 points (three goals, 17 assists) and 35 penalty minutes in 73 games for the Flames this past season. The left-shot blueliner's average ice time of 21:23 ranked third on the Flames. Bahl, a big presence at six-foot-six and 230 pounds, was acquired from New Jersey along with a first-round pick in this year's draft in exchange for goaltender Jacob Markstrom in June 2024. He was drafted by Arizona in the second round (55th overall) of the 2018 NHL Draft. He has 45 points (seven goals, 38 assists) in 221 career games. Jets sign Haydn Fleury The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of $950,000 US. Fleury, 28, had seven assists in 39 regular-season games for the Jets in 2024-25. He added two more assists in eight post-season contests. The six-foot-four, 207-pound Fleury signed with Winnipeg as a free agent last July after two years with the Tampa Bay Lightning. He was drafted in the first round (seventh overall) by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2014. In 307 career games, including time with the Anaheim Ducks and Seattle Kraken, he has 10 goals and 34 assists. Sens acquired Jordan Spence The Ottawa Senators acquired defenceman Jordan Spence from the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. In exchange, the Senators are sending a 2025 third-round selection (67th overall) and a 2026 sixth-round selection (via Colorado). Spence had 28 points (four goals, 24 assists) with a plus-23 rating in 79 regular-season games for the Kings in 2024-25. The 24-year-old is entering the final year of a two-year contract he signed with Los Angeles last summer, with an annual average value of $1.5 million US. Spence was a fourth-round selection (95th overall) by Los Angeles in the 2019 NHL Draft. The five-foot-11, 180-pound blueliner has 61 points (eight goals, 53 assists) in 180 career games.
Reuters
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Jets D Haydn Fleury inks 2-year, $1.9M extension
June 28 - Winnipeg Jets defenseman Haydn Fleury agreed to a two-year, $1.9 million contract extension Saturday. Fleury, 28, recorded seven assists and averaged 15:56 of ice time during 39 games this past season. He has 44 points (10 goals, 34 assists) in 307 career games with the Carolina Hurricanes, Anaheim Ducks, Seattle Kraken, Tampa Bay Lightning and Jets. The Hurricanes drafted the Saskatchewan native with the seventh overall pick of the 2014 NHL Draft. --Field Level Media
Winnipeg Free Press
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Jets sign defenceman Haydn Fleury to two-year contract
WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenceman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract, the team announced Saturday. The deal carries an annual average value of US$950,000. Fleury, 28, had seven assists in 39 regular-season games for the Jets in 2024-25. He added two more assists in eight post-season contests. The six-foot-four, 207-pound Fleury signed with Winnipeg as a free agent last July after two years with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. He was drafted in the first round (seventh overall) by the Carolina Hurricanes in 2014. In 307 career games, including time with the Anaheim Ducks and Seattle Kraken, he has 10 goals and 34 assists. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 28, 2025.
