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 Hart Trophy Finalists
The National Hockey League announced the finalists for the 2024 Hart Memorial Trophy today. Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers, Nikita Kucherov of the Tampa Bay Lightning and Nathan MacKinnon of the Colorado Avalanche were named the three finalists. The award is given annually to the NHL player voted most valuable to his team by […]
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Quick Guide to the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery
The 2024 NHL Draft Lottery is set to take place on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at the NHL Network’s studio in Secaucus, New Jersey. The 16 teams that find themselves in the draft lottery can move up in the draft, but only the top 11 can land a chance at drafting first overall later in […]
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Winnipeg Jets 2023-24 Season Review
The Winnipeg Jets have landed. The marathon 82-game season is over and they have been eliminated from playoffs in five games for the second year in a row. The future is bright for this team, but head coach Rick Bowness didn’t get a different outcome this season. 2023-24 By The Numbers 2023-24 Regular Season Record: […]
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Kristian Reichel Signs Three-Year Deal with Adler Mannheim
The Manitoba Moose have officially parted ways with Kristian Reichel as Adler Mannheim of the DEL locked up the forward to a three-year contract. Reichel, a non-drafted Jets prospect, has spent the past six years in Winnipeg. He signed a one-year AHL deal with the Manitoba Moose and hasn’t looked back. He would later sign […]
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NHL Announces Lady Byng & Selke Finalists
The National Hockey League announced the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy finalists on Saturday, May 4th, followed by the announcement of the Frank J. Selke Trophy finalists on Sunday, May 5th. Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Elias Pettersson of the Vancouver Canucks, and Jaccob Slavin of the Carolina Hurricanes were […]
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BREAKING NEWS: Rick Bowness Announces His Retirement
38 years in the NHL coaching, Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness has announced his retirement today. From Moncton, NB, Bowness helped propel the Jets to a win-loss record of 98-57-9 record during his time as the teams’ coach. Bowness’ first NHL head coaching job was with the original Winnipeg Jets franchise as a mid-season […]
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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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