Around the NHL | Veteran center signs with a new team

Former Edmonton Oilers center Matt Hendricks has found a new home with the Winnipeg Jets.

Matt Hendricks signs 1 year, $700,000 contract with the Winnipeg Jets. Excellent leader.
— Darren Dreger (@DarrenDreger) August 26, 2017

The #NHLJets have signed forward Matt Hendricks (@MattHendy26) to a one-year, $700,000 contract. MORE > https://t.co/d8tZKKOCk8 pic.twitter.com/x0HXpgCl4S
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) August 27, 2017

Hendricks is a hard working leader on and off the ice, a welcome veteran presence in the Jets' relatively young locker room. The 36-year-old spent the last three full seasons with the Edmonton Oilers. He had 4 goals, 7 points and 29 penalty minutes last season.

Hendricks led the Oilers in the faceoff circle, winning 132/232 draws (56.9%) as well as being a staple on the penalty kill. He ranks among the top-25 NHL forwards in shorthanded time-on-ice over the last five seasons.

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