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.

Nolan Patrick To Sign a PTO With The Edmonton Oilers?

Nolan Patrick’s career might get a revival as he is rumoured to be healthy to sign a professional tryout contract. The 2017 second overall pick hasn’t played an NHL game since October 22nd, 2021 after suffering an injury and missed his second full season during the 2022-23 campaign. Though, it’s currently unclear if Nolan Patrick […]

Trade Grades/Comparisons: The Erik Karlsson Trades

Despite all efforts in the 2022-23 season, the San Jose Sharks couldn’t be as terrible as they wanted to be to get Connor Bedard. The San Jose Sharks would have Erik Karlsson on their roster, posting his first career 100-point season, which did affect their ability to tank, lacking better terms. Related: Erik Karlsson Traded […]

Martin Jones Signs One-Year Contract With Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced on Wednesday, August 9th, that they have come to terms on a one-year contract worth $875,000 with goaltender Martin Jones. Jones, 33, entered the NHL undrafted and eventually found his footing with the Los Angeles Kings in the 2013-14 season. Related: Martin Jones Stats Martin Jones spent his 2022-23 season […]

Mark Scheifele skating for the Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets Must Trade Mark Scheifele Now

The Winnipeg Jets need to trade Mark Scheifele now to create a new locker room culture. While the argument against trading Scheifele is the fact that Winnipeg doesn’t have a player to fill the number one center spot in his absence. However, Winnipeg would rather be in the position where they continue to build towardthe […]

NHL Announces 2023-24 Preseason Schedule

On Tuesday, August 8th, the National Hockey League announced the composite preseason schedule. The road to the 2024 Stanley Cup begins on September 23rd; this 111-game mass amount of games will feature neutral-site venues in North America and Australia. The NHL will feature a two-game series between the Arizona Coyotes and the Los Angeles Kings […]

Re-Drafting the First Round of the 2000 NHL Entry Draft

I just want to mention how hit-and-miss the 2000 NHL Entry Draft really was. I would like to also mention Rick DiPietro is still being paid by the Islanders for the buyout of his contract. In this series, I will re-draft the first round of each NHL Entry Draft, starting with the 2000 NHL Entry […]

Is A Trevor Zegras Deal Close?

The Anaheim Ducks recently signed restricted free agent Troy Terry to a seven-year contract worth $7 million annually. Terry also had arbitration rights and wanted $8 million per season, whereas Anaheim wanted to pay just $4.5 million. Anaheim budged on their ask by $2.5 million, and it will turn out to be a highly team-friendly […]

Bargain Bin: The Offseason Continues

This series has fallen under the radar, but I’m back writing a Bargain Bin. Buckle up for a lengthier piece. Otherwise, this Bargain Bin is jam-packed with news, rumors, opinions, and more. Let’s get into today’s edition of the Bargain Bin. Players Signing Overseas: I should mention that this list doesn’t include every single player […]

Why Morgan Geekie Is A Naturally Born Boston Bruin

On July 1st, 2023, the Boston Bruins announced they had signed Morgan Geekie to a two-year contract worth $2 million annually. The Carolina Hurricanes drafted Geekie in the third round at 67th overall of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds, the Strathclair, Manitoba-born center will look to use the opportunity […]

Firing Bruce Cassidy Is A Win For Boston and Vegas

Just over one year ago, Bruce Cassidy was fired by the Boston Bruins. Eight days later, the Vegas Golden Knights hired Cassidy as the third head coach in Vegas’ short history. Cassidy was tasked to take charge and lead the Golden Knights into the playoffs after they missed the playoffs in the 2021-22 season. Cassidy […]