The Winnipeg Jets have officially signed 23-year-old defenseman Isaak Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract valued at an average annual salary of $812,500 at the NHL level. Phillips, originally from Barrie, Ontario, made a brief appearance with the Chicago Blackhawks last season, scoring a goal in three games before being traded to the Jets. His last season in the AHL featured a productive stint with a total of 16 points, including four goals and 12 assists, over 67 games with the Manitoba Moose and Rockford IceHogs.

Drafted by Chicago in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL Draft, Phillips has accumulated 12 points across 56 NHL games with the Blackhawks over the past four seasons. His AHL career is highlighted by 87 points (26 goals, 61 assists) and 234 penalty minutes in 238 games. The Jets look to integrate Phillips into their defensive lineup, given his potential for growth in the coming seasons.