Colby Barlow, left, and Sam Sedley of the Owen Sound Attack. (Luke Durda/OHL Images)
The Winnipeg Jets announced yesterday they’ve agreed to terms with Owen Sound Attack captain Colby Barlow on a three-year, entry-level contract.
The deal carries an average annual value of $1.2-million.
Barlow was Winnipeg’s first round pick, 18th overall, at the NHL Entry Draft in June.
The 18-year-old had 46 goals and 33 assists in 59 games for the Attack during the 2023-24 Ontario Hockey League season.
“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,” a statement from the Attack explains.