Jets agree to terms with Anthony Peluso

Jets agree to terms with Anthony PelusoThe Winnipeg Jets are pleased to announce they have agreed to terms with forward Anthony Peluso on a new two-year contract worth $1.125 million.

The Winnipeg Jets are pleased to announce they have agreed to terms with forward Anthony Peluso on a new two-year contract worth $1.125 million.

Peluso, 24, was claimed off waivers by the Winnipeg Jets on January 6, 2012. Before suffering a season ending injury, Peluso made his NHL debut by playing five games with the Jets for two assists and 14 penalty minutes.

The North York, ON native played in 181 career American Hockey League games with Peoria for 29 career points (15G, 14A) and 376 career penalty minutes. He was originally drafted by the St. Louis Blues in the sixth round, 160th overall, in the 2007 NHL Draft.