The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Lucas Wahlin to a one-year, two-way contract, the team announced on March 25 (Image via NHL)

To strengthen the Winnipeg Jets’ AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose, the club has announced today that they have signed forward and college free-agent Lucas Wahlin to a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value of $850,000 in the NHL. His deal begins in the 2026–27 season, and he has signed an amateur tryout contract with the Manitoba Moose for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. According to reports, the trade deal includes an average annual value of $850,000 in the NHL beginning in the 2026–27 season, and he will report to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose on an amateur tryout for the remainder of the season.According to the NHL, Wahlin recently completed his NCAA season with the University of St. Thomas, where he recorded 39 points (21 goals, 18 assists) in 36 games. His 21 goals led both his team and the CCHA, highlighting his offensive impact during the season. His excellent performance as a young professional in the NCAA shows that he will be a great addition to the team.

The Winnipeg Jets signed college free-agent Lucas Wahlin to a one-year contract for their AHL affiliate.

winnipeg jets recently signed Lucas Wahlin, an unrestricted free college-agent from the NCAA, on Wednesday to bolster the strength of their AHL affiliate team the Manitoba Moose. According to the NHL, the team has signed young forward Lucas Wahlin to a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value of $850,000 in the NHL. Reports indicate that his deal will begin in the 2026–27 season, and he has signed an amateur tryout contract with the AHL’s Manitoba Moose for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. Wahlin played for the University of St. Thomas and had 21 goals and 39 points in 36 games this season in the NCAAs with the Saints. Thomas.Announcing this on the Twitter/X handle, and welcoming Wahlin to the Jets, the team said, “Welcome to Winnipeg, Lucas! We have signed Lucas Wahlin to a one-year contract!”Due to his experience as a young player, Lucas would still be a promising player if he later joined the NHL, after serving the Manitoba Moose. He is UST’s team captain through 2023-24, according to the NHL He was recently named the 2025-26 CCHA Student-Athlete of the Year and CCHA Defensive Forward of the Year. He was also named to the All-CCHA First Team for the second consecutive season. Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets were last seen in action against the Vegas Golden Knights where they won 4-1. As for the points table, the Jets are ranked fifth in the Central Division of the Western Conference, trailing other major clubs like the Dallas Stars, Minnesota Wild and Utah Mammoth.