Jets sign Michael Hutchinson to 2-year, $2.3M contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed goalie Michael Hutchinson to a two-year contract worth $2.3 million.

The 26-year-old, who was scheduled to become a restricted free agent this summer, will carry an average annual valuation of $1.15 million through 2017-18.

Winnipeg also has goalies Ondrej Pavelec ($3.9 million) and Connor Hellebuyck ($667,500) under contract for next season, according to General Fanager.

Selected in the third round (77th overall) at the 2008 NHL Draft, Hutchinson has appeared in 71 games with the Jets, posting a 32-36-8 record with a .912 save percentage.

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