Jets sign Mario Ferraro to three-year, $12 million contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Winnipeg Jets signed defenseman Mario Ferraro to a three-year contract worth $12 million on July 1, 2026. Ferraro, a highly sought-after free agent, is known for his defensive skills, physicality, and reliability on the ice. He has been recognized as one of the top shutdown defenders and averaged over 21 minutes of ice time per game during the past six seasons. The 27-year-old brings leadership experience after serving as an alternate captain for the San Jose Sharks. His addition is expected to bolster the Jets’ defensive unit as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •Winnipeg Jets signed Mario Ferraro to a three-year deal.
- •Ferraro brings strong defensive skills and leadership to the team.
- •He previously played with the San Jose Sharks, recording 150 blocked shots last season.
- •Ferraro's addition fills a need in the Jets' top-four defensemen.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Jets Sign Standout Defensive Defenseman To Three-Year, $12 Million Deal
"Winnipeg beat out major contenders to land Mario Ferraro, a reliable shutdown specialist whose elite shot-blocking and physical grit promise to stabilize the Jets' defensive top-four.
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