Jets trade forward Andrew Copp to Rangers

| March 21, 2022, 2:54 PM

March 21, 2022, 2:54 PM

The Winnipeg Jets have traded forward Andrew Copp to the New York Rangers, Sportsnet can confirm.

Copp has been one of the most intriguing names to watch leading up to Monday’s deadline considering his versatility, leadership, and contract status — not to mention, the Jets’ recent surge after looking like sure sellers mid-season. 

A long arbitration process last summer, which resulted in a one-year pact worth $3.64 million for 2021-22, walks the 27-year-old into unrestricted free agency for the first time this summer and all but guaranteed his days in Winnipeg would be numbered. 

Copp can play anywhere — he primarily suits up at centre but is really effective on the wing, too — and in all situations, his penalty-killing prowess is one of the strongest parts of his game. 

This season has seen Copp put up some of his strongest numbers to date. With 13 goals and 35 points through 56 games this year, the Michigan-born forward is on pace to blow away his previous personal bests from one year ago. The 2020-21 season brought a boost in Copp’s game, and in the 111 combined contests between this season and last, he’s tallied 28 goals and 46 assists for 74 points.