Dubois had 28 goals and 60 points in 81 games last season. By accepting his qualifying offer, he's kept himself on the shortest possible contract. He's made it clear that he plans to test the UFA market in 2024 once he's eligible, so if the Jets don't trade him then he could simply accept his one-year qualifying offer next summer too.

Dubois leaves the option of an offer sheet available as a result of the decision. He could also choose to accept his qualifying offer. Dubois has made it known that he is looking to test unrestricted free agency in 2024 and his agent has been quoted saying that the Jets forward would be interested in playing for Montreal, which has fueled trade speculation. 

"They're keenly aware of Pierre-Luc Dubois's contract preference, but he's a big part of that team," said Dreger on Thursday as part of TSN's Insider Trading segment. "So there's tons of trade interest in Dubois. However, if the New York Rangers, the Montreal Canadiens or another team intends on landing Dubois, it's going to take a very substantial offer." Dubois reportedly wants to test unrestricted free agency in 2024, but Winnipeg would prefer to sign him to a long-term extension. In the meantime, Dubois is slated to become a restricted free agent n July 13 and he will have arbitration rights. 

Dubois has reportedly told the Winnipeg Jets about this decision, but their preference is to sign him to a long-term extension. He is slated to be a restricted free agent and he has arbitration rights. Dubois scored a career-high 28 goals in 2021-22, while producing 60 points, 233 shots and 112 hits in 81 contests.