Mark Scheifele: Comments| Interview| Capfriendly| Contract

Mark Scheifele is a Canadian professional ice hockey centre and alternate captain for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. He was selected by the Jets in the first round, seventh overall, of the 2011 NHL Entry Draft, becoming the Jets’ first-ever draft pick after relocating from Atlanta.

Mark Scheifele: Comments| Interview| Capfriendly| Contract

Comments:

Scheifele missed the final nine games of the season with a shoulder injury but he finished second in team scoring with 29 goals and 70 points – marking the sixth consecutive campaign that he’s been a point-per-game player.

But with only two years left on his current contract (which carries an average annual value of $6.125 million) and some concerns being raised about his level of defensive play, it’s possible that the Jets will be entertaining trade offers for Scheifele, who will have no shortage of suitors if he ends up being available.

Interview:

Scheifele spoke to reporters for the first time since suffering the injury after taking a hit from Ottawa Senators forward Parker Kelly on April 10 and he sounded like a guy who was unclear about whether or not he will be sticking around.

“I’d love to be in Winnipeg, but I also have to see where this is all going and what direction this team is going in and I guess we’ll see this summer,” said Scheifele.

Capfriendly:

Although there has yet to be a formal announcement, Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has been given a three-year contract extension to continue to run the hockey team.

Thanks to a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday afternoon, the Jets have officially entered what could be the most important off-season in franchise history.

“I’m in the prime of my career. I still have so much to improve on too and I like where my game is at. I like the physical nature that my body is at. I’m only improving, I’m only getting better and I’m only going to be a better player next year than I was this year.

Contract:

Mark Scheifele signed a 8 year / $49,000,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets, including $49,000,000 guaranteed, and an annual average salary of $6,125,000. In 2021-22, Scheifele will earn a base salary of $6,750,000, while carrying a cap hit of $6,125,000.