Jets sign Hellebuyck to six-year contract

WINNIPEG - Connor Hellebuyck is cashing in after a breakout season that saw him emerge as one of the top goaltenders in the NHL. The Winnipeg Jets announced Thursday they’ve signed Hellebuyck to a sixyear, Us$37-million contract with an average annual value of $6.167 million. The 25-year-old from Commerce, Mich., was a finalist for the Vezina Trophy as the league’s top goalie last season after appearing in a career-high 67 games, setting single-season franchise records for wins (44), shutouts (six), and save percentage (.924).