The Winnipeg Jets have convinced Michigan State standout Mason Appleton to turn pro, signing him to a three-year entry-level contract worth an average of $758K in the NHL.
Appleton was a sixth-round selection of the Jets in 2015, and just completed his sophomore year at Michigan State. Leading the team in scoring, he registered 31 points in 35 games and showed that given the responsibility he could perform at a high level offensively. The 6’2″, 193-lbs forward will now try to ply his trade at the professional level, and see if he can turn in a similar performance.
The Jets, stacked in the NHL with solid forward talent are also building quite the stable of prospects that will be pushing the limit of the AHL before long. Kyle Connor, Jack Roslovic and Chase De Leo will be joined by Appleton and others this year to make a solid pipeline of talent. Though they’re not at the point of Stanley Cup contention just yet, there are bright days ahead for the Jets.