The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed restricted free agent Mark Scheifele.

TSN Senior Correspondent Gary Lawless reports the deal is for eight years and worth $49 million. The contract carries an average annual value of $6.125 million per season.

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Originially taken with the seventh-overall pick in the 2011 National Hockey League Entry Draft out of the Barrie Colts of the Ontario Hockey League, Scheifele had a breakout season a year ago.

In 71 games, Scheifele scored 29 goals and added 32 assists in his third full pro season.

Lawless: Scheifele contract great for team and player

Gary Lawless discusses Mark Scheifele's new eight year contract with the Winnipeg Jets and the Blue Bombers win in Hamilton.

A native of Kitchener, Ontario, Scheifele was a member of Canada's gold medal-winning entry at this past spring's IIHF World Championships in St. Petersburg. The 23-year-old will represent Team North America at this fall's World Cup of Hockey in Toronto.

Scheifele has notched 58 goals and 87 assists in 227 games.

With Scheifele locked up, the Jets will turn their attention to remaining RFAs in forwards Joel Armia and Adam Lowry and defenceman Jacob Trouba.