Jets Sign Derek Meech and Tanner Glass

The Winnipeg Jets announced on the first day of free agency that they have signed defenseman Derek Meech and left wing Tanner Glass to one-year contracts worth $700,000 and $750,000, respectively. For you trivia buffs out there, Meech is the first free agent signing for the new franchise and is also a native of Winnipeg. In 74 games last season with Grand Rapids of the AHL, Meech had 10 goals and 27 assists for 37 points, while Glass appeared in 73 games with the Vancouver Canucks, scoring three goals and seven assists for 10 points and 72 penalty minutes. These aren't bad depth signings for the Jets. Meech will provide some offensive skill to the blueline, as well as some versatility to the team as a whole, as he can also play on the wing. Glass will bring plenty of grit and toughness to the checking lines for the Jets.