Colby Barlow Inks NHL Entry-Level Deal with Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets announced today that they have agreed to terms with Owen Sound Attack Captain Colby Barlow on a three-year, entry-level contract with an AAV of $1,200,000. Barlow was the Jets first-round pick, 18th overall in 2023.
The 18-year-old winger tallied 46 goals and 33 assists for 79 points in 59 game with the Attack last season and added three goals in a four playoff games.
He was selected to the OHL’s First All-Star Team and was awarded the OHL and CHL’s Scholastic Player of the Year. Internationally, Barlow helped Canada win gold at the Hlinka Gretzky Cup and bronze at the U18 World Championship. In two seasons with Owen Sound, Barlow has 126 points (76G, 50A) in 118 games. He was selected to the OHL First All-Rookie Team in 2021-22.
Barlow made his Jets debut at the 2023 Young Stars Classic in Penticton, B.C. He scored and added four PIMs in three games for Winnipeg.