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.
Coyotes Arena Situation to be Resolved Soon?
The National Hockey League has had an interesting story ongoing for several years now. The Arizona Coyotes, formerly the Winnipeg Jets until their relocation in 1996, are now facing relocation again. It is no secret that the Arizona Coyotes should have been moved long ago; they’ve had 26 years to figure it out and become […]
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NHL News & Rumors: Flames, Trade Board, Jets, Zadorov & More
In today’s NHL News and Rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames sold high on Elias Lindholm and held onto Chris Tanev. What is the Flames’ next move? The first Inside The Rink trade bait board is available, who do you think will be moved next? Are the Winnipeg Jets looking to make another big addition ahead […]
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Sean Monahan Traded to the Winnipeg Jets
Dominos continue to fall, and the Winnipeg Jets have snatched their center ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. Montreal Canadiens forward Sean Monahan is headed to Winnipeg after Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff traded a 2024 first-round pick and a conditional third-round pick in 2027 for Monahan. The third is conditional if Winnipeg wins […]
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Elias Lindholm Traded to the Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks announced on Wednesday, January 31st that they’ve acquired forward Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames. The Canucks gave up forward Andrei Kuzmenko, defensemen Joni Jurmo, and Hunter Brzustewicz alongside a 2024 First-Round and conditional 2024 Fourth-Round NHL Entry Draft selections. At the time of writing, the conditions on the pick are unknown. […]
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Is Jordan Eberle Seattle’s ‘It’ Factor?
Jordan Eberle is coming off a two-goal, three-point game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, January 28. With the Kraken hoping to make the playoffs this year, they need to do something to have their players buy in now. Currently, they’re in fifth place in the Atlantic Division and two points out of the […]
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Chisholm Claimed by Minnesota: Bad Asset Management, Again
Unless there’s something I’m missing here, waiving Declan Chisholm was destined to be a mistake from the minute it was announced. Similar to waiving Johnny Kovacevic, it’s going to turn out poorly for the Winnipeg Jets, either in the short term or in the long term. Either way, there had to have been a better […]
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NHL News & Rumors: Blue Jackets, Oilers, Islanders, Canadiens
In today’s NHL News & Rumors column, the Columbus Blue Jackets are entertaining offers for forward Patrik Laine and defenseman Ivan Provorov. Will there be a team looking to acquire one or both available Blue Jackets? Is Blue Jackets general manager Jarmo Kekalainen willing to move other pieces too? Would the Blue Jackets consider a […]
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Josh Morrissey Exits Game vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
The Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs face off in the first of a two-game series. Wednesday, January 24th’s game was played in Toronto, but the Jets didn’t expect to lose yet another top player. Winnipeg defenseman Josh Morrissey blocked a shot from Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies earlier in the game. Morrissey would immediately […]
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NHL News & Rumors: Penguins, Blue Jackets, Expansion, Kings, & More
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, are teams looking to add Jake Guentzel to their forward group? Where’s the market for Columbus goaltender Elvis Merzlikins? Will Salt Lake City, Utah, be the next NHL expansion franchise, and will this be the first domino to start discussions surrounding potential relegation in the NHL? Are the […]
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NHL News & Rumors: Flames, Canadiens, Devils & More
In today’s NHL news and rumors rundown, will Elias Lindholm realistically be traded before the March 8 deadline? It is within reason to think that the Flames are hopeful to re-sign their center, but if the right deal presents itself, why wouldn’t you move him? The Montreal Canadiens are looking to fetch a second first-round […]
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