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.
NHL Announces Finalists for Jack Adams Award
The National Hockey League announced the three finalists for the 2024 Jack Adams Award. Rick Bowness of the Winnipeg Jets, Andrew Brunette of the Nashville Predators, and Rick Tocchet of the Vancouver Canucks were named the 2024 finalists earlier today. The winner of the award, which is given annually to the coach who is considered […]
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NHL Announces Bill Masterton Trophy Finalists
The National Hockey League announced today the three finalists for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy finalists on Thursday, May 2nd. The trophy is awarded to the player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen, Arizona Coyotes goaltender Connor Ingram, and Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington […]
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Winnipeg Jets Sign Thomas Milic to Entry-Level Contract
The Winnipeg Jets have signed their 2023 fifth-round draft pick (151st overall) Thomas Milic on a three-year, entry-level contract. The 21-year-old goaltender will carry an average annual value (AAV) of $841,700 annually beginning in the 2024-25 season. He will be a restricted free agent (RFA) when his deal expires in the 2026-27 season. The Coquitlam, […]
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ECHL: Dawson Barteaux Reassigned to Idaho Steelheads
The Manitoba Moose announced on Tuesday, April 30 that defenseman Dawson Barteaux was reassigned to the ECHL’s Idaho Steelheads. The Foxwarren, Manitoba product has split time between the AHL and ECHL in his 2023-24 campaign. The 24-year-old defenseman posted 19 points (5G, 14A) in 45 games with the Moose this season. He primarily found himself […]
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NHL Announces Norris Trophy Finalists
The National Hockey League announced the finalists for the James Norris Memorial Trophy for the league’s top defenseman. Vancouver Canucks captain Quinn Hughes, Nashville Predators captain Roman Josi and Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar were named the 2024 finalists. Hughes led all defensemen in scoring with 92 points (17G, 75A) in 82 games this season. […]
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Calder Trophy Finalists Announced
The National Hockey League has announced the Calder Trophy finalists for 2024. Chicago Blackhawks forward Connor Bedard, New Jersey Devils defenseman Luke Hughes and Minnesota Wild defenseman Brock Faber were nominated as the three finalists for the Calder Trophy as the league’s top rookie. Even though Bedard missed 14 games due to a jaw injury, […]
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NHL Announces Vezina Trophy Finalists
The National Hockey League has announced the finalists for the 2024 Vezina Trophy. The Vancouver Canucks‘ Thatcher Demko, the Florida Panthers‘ Sergei Bobrovsky, and Connor Hellebuyck of the Winnipeg Jets were nominated as the three finalists. 2023 Vezina Trophy Winner The Vezina Trophy is awarded annually to the goaltender who is considered to be the […]
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NHL Playoff Recap: Winnipeg Jets vs Colorado Avalanche (04/28/2024)
The Winnipeg Jets (1-2) face the Colorado Avalanche (2-1) in a must-win game if they want to head back to Winnipeg with a 2-2 deadlock in the series. Did you miss the game? Don’t worry! We have you covered with this exclusive game recap at Inside The Rink. Unideal Start for Winnipeg Leads to 1-1 […]
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Winnipeg Jets Organizational Transactions (04/28/2024)
The Winnipeg Jets announced the reassignments of defenceman Dmitry Kuzmin, forward Mark Liwiski, and forward Carson Golder to the ECHL’s Norfolk Admirals from the Manitoba Moose. This move follows the Moose’s elimination from the 2024 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs. Additionally, goaltender Brett Brochu was released from his professional tryout agreement. Additionally, forward Axel Jonsson-Fjallby was […]
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ECHL Game Recap: Norfolk Admirals vs Trois-Rivieres Lions (04/27/2024)
The Norfolk Admirals continue their pursuit of the 2024 Kelly Cup in their first-round matchup against the Trois-Rivieres Lions. Norfolk, who hold a 3-1 series lead heading into game five, could advance to round two in the Kelly Cup Playoffs with a win over Trois-Rivieres. Lions Start Strong, Lead 1-0 After 20 Trois-Rivieres wasted no […]
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