The Winnipeg Jets have reached an agreement with restricted free agent Nelson Nogier, signing him to a two-year, two-way contract that will carry an average annual value of $725K at the NHL level.
It’s not the difference-making defender that many in Winnipeg want the Jets to add, but Nogier is still a valuable depth option for the organization that can help stabilize the minor league blue line. The 6’2″ defenseman has played in 205 games for the Manitoba Moose since arriving at the professional level, suiting up just 11 times in the NHL.
Even with the lack of star power on the Winnipeg defense corps, don’t expect Nogier to really push for a spot this season. The team already has seven defensemen on one-way contracts, plus Sami Niku to sign and multiple prospects like Dylan Samberg and Ville Heinola ready to take an NHL role.