The Winnipeg Jets came into Saturday afternoon’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks on a three-game losing streak, and they were able to bring that to a halt with a convincing 3-1 win. It was the highest-attended game of the year for the Jets, drawing 14,189 people to watch Connor Bedard and the Jets battle. Bedardopened
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The Winnipeg Jets wrapped up a five-game homestand on Saturday, Nov 18, with a convincing 5-2 win over the Arizona Coyotes. That gave them a 4-1 record over their past five games, with wins against the Nashville Predators, New Jersey Devils, and Buffalo Sabres along with the Coyotes. The one loss came to the Dallas
If you’re not sure how excited to get about the Winnipeg Jets’ upcoming season, you’re not alone. The Jets made another early playoff exit last season after a promising first half and are now retooling to some degree. Pierre-Luc Dubois was traded and Blake Wheeler was bought out, but the changes haven’t been as drastic
The Winnipeg Jets are banking on a few players to have breakout seasons in 2023-24. There was the blockbuster trade that saw Pierre-Luc Dubois head to the Los Angeles Kings for the next eight years and the buyout of Blake Wheeler, but outside of that, there has yet to be a major roster shake-up that
With the Winnipeg Jets on a break until Feb. 11, it’s the perfect time to check in to see what their prospects have been up to. Earlier in the week, we checked in on the seven selections they made at the 2022 NHL Entry Draft and the four selections they made at the 2021 NHL
If the Winnipeg Jets want to be successful through their next stretch of games, they’ll need their youngsters and depth players to step up. COVID Outbreak Sidelines Regulars The Jets are currently dealing with a COVID-19 outbreak as the ultra-contagious Omicron variant sweeps through North America. Nikolaj Ehlers went into protocol Monday, and a number
The 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship is set to open up on Dec.26 in Edmonton, and Red Deer, Alberta. The Winnipeg Jets are slated to have four prospects play at what is considered to be the biggest tournament in hockey. Sweden’s Daniel Torgersson gets his first crack at the World Juniors stage. Nikita Chibrikov
The 2022 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championship kicks off on Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer, Alberta. That leaves just under six weeks for players to showcase their talent and prove why they should represent their country at this prestigious tournament. The Winnipeg Jets’ prospect pool includes six players from four different countries who are all
With a brand new season just around the corner and Winnipeg Jets general manager (GM) Kevin Cheveldayoff in the thick of strengthening his roster, it’s time to consider which prospects are “untouchable.” That is to say, who are the young guns that will not be part of a trade package? A Prospect Defined Let me
A top prospect in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, William Eklund was named one of three finalists for the Swedish Hockey League Rookie of the Year Award. New York Rangers prospect Zac Jones made his NHL debut in their 3-2 loss to the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. Winnipeg Jets prospect Cole Perfetti extended his
The New York Rangers have announced that they’ve signed NCAA defenseman Zac Jones to a standard three-year, entry-level contract. The New Jersey Devils are working on a contract with 2020 first-round pick Alexander Holtz after his season in Sweden came to an end. Winnipeg Jets prospect Cole Perfetti is starting to heat up in the
The last two first-round drafts for the Winnipeg Jets were on full display in the American Hockey League last night. Also, a hometown kid made a big splash in his first professional game. Finally, the Western Hockey League (WHL) is gearing up to start play and one of its top teams has named its leadership
A glance at the rosters for the upcoming 2021 World Junior Championship reveals many sources of young hockey talent. The QMJHL, OHL, WHL, and U.S. college ranks are all well represented on the recently announced Team Canada roster. And that’s but one example at the tip of the iceberg. NHL prospects can be found almost
Another top-10 pick from the 2020 NHL Entry Draft has been signed as both the Winnipeg Jets and Nashville Predators have recently put pen to paper with two of their newest prospects. Also, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL) has extended their Christmas break and a top NCAA conference has released its 2020-21 schedule.
Hockey Canada has announced its list of players set to participate in a 28-day selection camp in Red Deer, Alberta. Forty-seven players, including a total of 26 first-round picks, are expected to touch down in western Canada in the next two weeks, with selection camp officially starting on Nov. 16. Among the 47 players are
This time, he’ll be around longer than 19 games. This time, the Jets didn’t have to give up a first-round pick. This time, they already know the addition is going to work. Those are three reasons why the Jets acquiring Paul Stastny from the Vegas Golden Knights was a shrewd move. Jets’ Search for Second-Line
The NHL Draft is less than 48 hours away, and the New Jersey Devils have another high pick at their disposal, at seventh overall. The 2020 class is one of the deepest in recent memory, specifically in the top 10 to 15. And that means general manager Tom Fitzgerald will have plenty of great options
By Kyle Gipe September 30th, 2020 In a recent interview, 2020 NHL Draft top prospect Cole Perfetti sat down to discuss how he’s developed as a player as well as who he models his game after. The Saginaw Spirit center has focused on becoming more than a goalscorer, using the attention he draws from the