Jets sign Russian forward Chibisov to one-year, entry-level contract

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ndrei Chibisov, right, of Russia's Olympic Team plays against Martin Stajnoch, left, from Slovakia during a international ice hockey game between Russia Olympic Team and Slovakia, at the Lucerne Cup in Lucerne, Switzerland, Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. (Urs Flueeler/Keystone via AP)

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms with forward Andrei Chibisov on a one-year deal on Saturday.

The entry-level contract carries an average annual value of US$925,000.

Chibisov, 26, just completed his fifth season in the KHL in Russia and his first full campaign with Metallurg Magnitogorsk, where he recorded 20 points (seven goals, 13 assists) and 25 penalty minutes in 50 games.

He has played in 220 KHL games and recorded 66 points (26 goals, 40 assists) for three different clubs. Chibisov has added three assists in 22 career playoff games.

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June 1, 2019

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Andrei Chibisov
SIGNED BY
Winnipeg Jets
LENGTH
1 yr
CONTRACT TYPE
Entry-Level Deal
SALARY CAP HIT
N/A
TOTAL
$925,000

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