Kyle Connor, born on December 9, 1996, is an American left winger for the Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League (NHL). Connor was selected as the 17th overall pick in the 2015 NHL entry draft by the Jets. While he primarily played for American Hockey League (AHL) team Manitoba Moose in the 2016-17 season, he also played in 20 games for the Jets. He notched his first NHL goal, contributing to a 4-1 victory against the Dallas Stars, on October 27, 2016.
Connor, who tallied 34 goals in the 2018-19 season, made history in the 2021-22 season after becoming the first player from the Jets/Atlanta Thrashers franchise to win the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. Throughout the 2021-22 season, he led the Jets in scoring, setting personal NHL career highs with 47 goals, 46 assists, and 93 points in 79 games. He was also named to the NHL All-Star Game in 2022 and 2024.
Kyle Connor Contract
Kyle Connor is under a seven-year contract, worth $50,000,000, with the Winnipeg Jets, as per Spotrac. He will become a free agent after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season.
| Season | Age | Cap Hit | Base Salary | Annual Cash | Cumulative Earnings |
| 2019-20 | 23 | $7,142,857 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 |
| 2020-21 | 24 | $7,142,857 | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | $15,500,000 |
| 2021-22 | 25 | $7,142,857 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $23,000,000 |
| 2022-23 | 26 | $7,142,857 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | $28,000,000 |
| 2023-24 | 27 | $7,142,857 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $35,500,000 |
| 2024-25 | 28 | $7,142,857 | $7,500,000 | $7,500,000 | $43,000,000 |
| 2025-26 | 29 | $7,142,857 | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | $50,000,000 |
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How much is Kyle Connor getting paid?
Kyle Connor will earn a base salary of $7 million while carrying a cap hit of $7,142,857 in the 2025-26 season.
Kyle Connor Career Earnings
Kyle Connor has earned a total of $45,775,000 in his NHL career, as of May 2025. For the 2025 season, he is set to earn an additional $7,000,000, bringing his forecasted career earnings to $52,775,000.
What are the terms of Kyle Connor's contract?
Kyle Connor's seven-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets has a 10-team no-trade list, starting from the 2024-25 season.
How much of Kyle Connor's contract is guaranteed?
Kyle Connor's contract with the Winnipeg Jets has a guaranteed salary of $50 million along with an estimated annual average salary of $7,142,857.
Kyle Connor Contract History
Contract Duration | Contract Terms | Total Contract Value | Average Annual Salary | Signing Bonus | Free Agent Status |
| 2016-2018 (Rookie) | 3 years / $5,325,000 | $5,325,000 | $1,775,000 | $277,500 | 2019 (RFA) |
| 2019-2026 (Current) | 7 years / $50,000,000 | $50,000,000 | $7,142,857 | N/A | 2026 (UFA) |
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FAQs on Kyle Connor
A. Kyle Connor will earn a base salary of $7 million in the 2025-26 season.
A. Kyle Connor is under a seven-year, $50 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets, as of May 2025.
A. Kyle Connor's estimated career earnings amount to $38 million.
A. Kyle Connor was selected in the 2015 NHL entry draft by the Winnipeg Jets.
A. Kyle Connor weighs around 80 kilograms.
