The timing of Dylan DeMelo’s extension with the Winnipeg Jets is a meaningful beginning to what is assuredly going to be a busy week toward month’s end.
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo makes a pass during an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, on Thursday, April 11, 2024.And while the 11th hour was nearing to get a deal done before his contract expired on Canada Day, Tuesday’s announcement now allows the team to focus on other business – all of which comes with additional and approaching deadlines of its own.
At 31 years old, DeMelo has become an important part of the team’s blue line, a sound defender, a puck mover, a leader, a penalty killer and – probably the most significant to his substantial list of skills – a complement to his partner Josh Morrissey.WestJet mechanics’ union issues strike notice for possible job action Friday
It comes to no one’s surprise that over the last two-plus years since Morrissey has been paired with DeMelo, Morrissey’s offensive production has increased to where he’s led the team in points by a D-man the last three seasons. That contribution, in large part, comes from Morrissey himself, but having the confidence and comfort in your partner to execute more in your game has extreme value and that’s why DeMelo’s signing is crucial to the team’s success.
Nonetheless, the timing of DeMelo’s signing is certainly meaningful — a building block to next year, no doubt, but also a significant point to what is going to be a busy month’s end.
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