Gabriel Vilardi has secured a six-year, $45 million contract with the Winnipeg Jets, effectively avoiding arbitration. The 25-year-old forward showcased his skill during the last season, achieving personal bests with 27 goals, 34 assists, and 61 points in just 71 games. He also contributed in the playoffs, tallying four points in nine games. Since being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in 2017, Vilardi has amassed 175 points over 270 regular-season games with both the Kings and the Jets, alongside 12 points in 21 playoff matches.