Kyle Connor, born on December 9, 1996, is an American professional ice hockey player for the Winnipeg Jets in the National Hockey League (NHL). Kyle Connor was drafted as the 17th overall pick during the 2015 NHL entry-level draft by the Winning Jets. While he primarily played for Manitoba of the American Hockey League during the 2016-17 season, he also appeared in 20 games with the Jets. It was during one of these games that he notched his first NHL goal, contributing to a 4–1 victory against the Dallas Stars on October 27, 2016. Connor tallied 34 goals in the 2018-19 season, a feat he surpassed in his third season.
Connor made history in the 2021-22 season, he became the first player from the Jets/Atlanta Thrashers franchise to clinch the Lady Byng Trophy. Throughout the season, he led Winnipeg in scoring, setting personal NHL career highs with 47 goals, 46 assists, and 93 points in 79 games. He was also named to the All-Star Game in 2022 and 2024.
Kyle Connor’s contract breakdown
As per Spotrac, Kyle Connor's contract includes a base salary of $7,500,000 and a cap-hit of $7,142,857 for the 2024-25 season. Kyle Connor has secured a seven-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets, worth $50,000,000.
| 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 |
| Total | $50,000,000 |
How much is Kyle Connor getting paid?
In 2024-25, Connor will earn a base salary of $7,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $7,142,857. He is under a seven-year, $50 million contract with an average annual salary of $7,142,857. He is in the fifth year of his contract and will become a free agent after the conclusion of the 2025-26 season as per Spotrac.
Kyle Connor's Career Earnings
As of January 2025, he has earned a total of $45,775,000 in his NHL career. For the 2025 season, he is set to earn an additional $7,000,000, bringing his forecasted career earnings to $52,775,000 as per Spotrac.
What are the terms of Kyle Connor’s contract?
According to Spotrac, Kyle Connor signed a seven-year contract with the Winnipeg Jets with an estimated value of $50,00,000. This contract comprises $50 million as a guaranteed amount along with an estimated annual average salary of $7,142,857. He will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the 2025-26 season, as he turns 29 years old. As for the contract details, starting from the 2024-2025 season, Connor will have a 10-team no-trade list. This is the only clause in his contract.
How much of Kyle Connor’s contract is guaranteed?
Kyle Connor’s contract with the Winnipeg Jets comprises $50 million as a guaranteed amount along with an estimated annual average salary of $7,142,857, as per Spotrac.
Kyle Connor's contract history
On June 26,2015, Kyle Connor was selected by the Winnipeg Jets in the first round of the NHL Draft, as the 17th overall pick. He has signed a total of two contracts in his career.
Connor signed a three-year contract estimated worth $5,325,000 with Winnipeg on April 11, 2016. Finally, on September 28, 2019, he secured a seven-year, $50 million contract with the Jets. The contract will run through the 2025-26 season and will yield Kyle Connor $7,142,857 in annual average salary as per Spotrac.
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) |
FAQ's on Kyle Connor
A. In 2024-25, Connor will earn a base salary of $7,500,000, while carrying a cap hit of $7,142,857.
A. Kyle Connor is under a seven-year, $50 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets with an annual average salary of $7,142,857.
A. Kyle Connor’s estimated career earnings amount to $38 million.
A. Kyle Connor was selected in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft by the Jets.
A. Kyle Connor weighs around 80 kg.
