Winnipeg, MB (SportsNetwork.com) - The Winnipeg Jets have agreed to terms with defenseman Mark Stuart on a four-year contract worth $10.5 million for the duration.
The news broke just after Wednesday's trade deadline passed.
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Stuart, who was set to become an unrestricted free agent in July, has skated in 50 games and posted two goals, nine points and 81 penalty minutes. In addition, the 29-year-old leads the club in hits (163) and blocked shots (118).
A first-round choice of the Bruins in 2003, Stuart is a veteran of 478 NHL contests with Boston and the Atlanta/Winnipeg franchise. He's totaled 68 points (21G, 47A) over nine seasons.
