Jets D Dylan DeMelo lands 4-year, $19.6M extension

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The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with defenseman Dylan DeMelo on a four-year, $19.6 million contract extension Tuesday.

DeMelo, 31, was set to become an unrestricted free agent. The $4.9 million average annual value marks a significant jump from the $3 million salary he earned last season.

DeMelo played all 82 games and posted career highs in assists (28) and points (31) du