Steve Mason Reportedly Signs with Jets After 5 Seasons with Flyers

The Winnipeg Jets have made an upgrade at goalie after reportedly agreeing to a deal with free agent Steve Mason. 

Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press reported the Jets are expected to announce Mason's signing Saturday. Details are not yet known under terms of the collective bargain agreement, which doesn't allow teams to discuss contracts or signings until free agency officially begins at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday.

Mason's career started with the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2008-09. He made an immediate impression as a rookie with 10 shutouts en route to winning the Calder Memorial Trophy.

After five seasons with the Blue Jackets, Mason was traded to the Philadelphia Flyers in April 2013. He was a stable presence in goal for the Flyers, allowing an average of 2.47 goals with a save percentage of 91.8 in 231 games.

The Jets needed to boost their goalie depth after allowing the fourth-most goals in the NHL last season. Connor Hellebuyck just finished his second season, and his goals-against average climbed from 2.34 in 2015-16 to 2.89 in 56 games played last season.