Author: Conrad Jack

Conrad Jack is a Manitoba based sportswriter covering the Winnipeg Jets (NHL) and the Manitoba Moose (AHL). He also covers the NHL Draft and World Junior Championship for ITR. He writes the Bargain Bin blog which covers NHL News & Rumours.

2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Winnipeg Jets vs St. Louis Blues Series Preview

One more sleep and the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues battle it out for the first time since 2019 in the postseason. Both teams have a close head-to-head rivalry since the 1999-2000 season, but have only met once in the playoffs. A throwback to the clash in 2019 has shades of the past after […]

Winnipeg Jets Sign Alex Iafallo and Neal Pionk to Contract Extensions

The Winnipeg Jets have announced two contract extensions over the past two days. Forward Alex Iafallo signed a three-year deal to stay in Winnipeg yesterday, while Neal Pionk signed a six-year deal today. Iafallo’s contract carries an average annual value of $3.667 million per season, about $244.3 thousand lower than his current deal. Pionk’s contract […]

Brad Lambert Injury Update

Winnipeg Jets prospect Brad Lambert was injured in Saturday night’s contest against the Iowa Wild to close out the home portion of the Manitoba Moose’s season. The Manitoba Moose will close out their rather disappointing 2024-25 season in Texas against the Stars, all without Lambert. During Saturday’s game, Lambert left with an injury with roughly […]

Winnipeg Jets Clinch 2024-25 Presidents’ Trophy

The Presidents’ Trophy will head north of the border for the first time since 2012 as the Winnipeg Jets, regardless of the outcome against the Edmonton Oilers in game 81, will bring home their first franchises Presidents’ Trophy. The Washington Capitals trailed Winnipeg by five points with three games left to play. This meant that […]

NHL Game Preview: Edmonton Oilers at Winnipeg Jets with Line Combinations (04/13/2025)

Edmonton Oilers (46-28-5) at Winnipeg Jets (55-21-4)Venue: Canada Life CentreDate: Tonight – Sunday, April 13thTime: 6:00 pm CST TV: TSN3Radio: 680 CJOB DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Edmonton Oilers +1.5 ML -110Winnipeg Jets -1.5 ML -110O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Edmonton Oilers News & Notes: The injury bug is making its presence known for the Edmonton […]

NHL Game Preview: Winnipeg Jets at Chicago Blackhawks with Line Combinations (04/12/2025)

Winnipeg Jets (54-21-4) at Chicago Blackhawks (23-46-10)Venue: United CenterDate: Tonight – Saturday, April 12thTime: 6:00 pm CST TV: SportsnetRadio: 680 CJOB DraftKings Sportsbook Betting Lines:Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 ML +250Winnipeg Jets -1.5 ML -310O/U 5.5 Purchase tickets via Ticketmaster Chicago Blackhawks News & Notes: Tonight’s game for Chicago is the last of Patrick Maroon’s long NHL […]

Landeskog’s Return Is More Than Just a Feel-Good Story

1020 days ago, Gabriel Landeskog played his last professional hockey game. After Landeskog was ruled out of the 2022-23 NHL season due to injury, it seemed like just another long-term absence, but a setback turned one season into three. April 11th, 2025, marked Gabriel Landeskog’s first professional game of hockey since game six of the […]

Chaz Lucius Retires from Professional Hockey

Winnipeg Jets 2021 18th overall draft selection Chaz Lucius has retired from professional hockey after a diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). The 21-year-old forward has had a rough go dealing with injuries throughout his time in hockey. It seemed he’d turned a corner, becoming an every-game player with the Jets’ AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. […]

Winnipeg Jets Sign Kieron Walton to Entry-Level Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Kieron Walton to a three-year entry-level contract, solidifying the future of one of their most promising late-round pick from the 2024 NHL Draft. Walton, 19, was selected 187th overall by the Jets last June, and he has since become one of the most talked-about breakout players in Canadian junior […]

AHL Game Recap: Manitoba Moose vs Chicago Wolves (04/06/2025)

An early third-period push by the Manitoba Moose wasn’t enough as they lost 3-2 after Chicago scored with 55 seconds left in the game. Rivalries were renewed between the Wolves and Moose as both teams got off to a fast-paced and hard-hitting start. It seemed as if things were going to break open early as […]