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Winnipeg Jets sign Skyler McKenzie

McKenzie was a 7th round pick of the Jets in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft.

By Derek Gagnon
Portland Winterhawks v Vancouver Giants
Skyler McKenzie #43 of the Portland Winterhawks tries to play the puck after falling to the ice while Matt Barberis #24 of the Vancouver Giants defends during the third period of their WHL game at the Langley Events Centre on December 16, 2016 in Langley, British Columbia, Canada.
Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images

The Winnipeg Jets signed Skyler Mckenize to a three-year entry level contract today, with a cap hit of $741,666 each year.

The 20-year-old, 7th round draft pick of the Jets in 2017 spent last season with the Portland Winterhawks of the WHL, before playing in three AHL playoff games with the Manitoba Moose, where he tallied one goal.

McKenzie had 47 goals and 87 points in 72 regular season games with Portland last year, and another eight points in 12 playoff games. McKenzie had 212 points in 282 games over his WHL career, all with Portland.