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.

Morgan Geekie Signs With Boston Bruins

Strathclair, Manitoba’s own Morgan Geekie, has signed a two-year contract worth $2 million annually with the Boston Bruins. A small town that still gives the kids big dreams, Morgan Geekie and his brother Conor Geekie both have had their names called at the NHL Entry Draft. Morgan Geekie was drafted 67th overall in the 2017 […]

Kevin Stenlund Signs Deal With Florida Panthers

Kevin Stenlund and the Florida Panthers have agreed to terms on a one-year contract. Stenlund, who was a restricted free agent, was not given a qualifying offer by the Winnipeg Jets. Bill Zito and the Florida Panthers are looking for big-depth players, Stenlund fits that bill to a tee. Stenlund, who is 6-foot-4 and 210 […]

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Joonas Korpisalo Signs Five-Year Deal With Ottawa Senators

Joonas Korpisalo and the Ottawa Senators have agreed on a five-year contract worth $4 million annually. The Ottawa Senators have been steady in the market for a goaltender, and this signing came as no surprise. Korpisalo was drafted 62nd overall in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets. Korpisalo would then spend […]

Mackenzie Blackwood Signs With San Jose Sharks

Goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood has signed a two-year contract worth $2.35 million annually after acquiring his restricted free-agent rights via trade. San Jose wouldn’t match Blackwood’s qualifying offer, making the goaltender an unrestricted free agent. 26-year-old Blackwood would then negotiate a two-year contract with San Jose instead of hitting the UFA market. The 42nd overall pick […]

Washington Acquires Joel Edmundson from Montreal

The Washington Capitals and the Montreal Canadiens have completed a trade involving defenseman Joel Edmundson. While Canadiens general manager Kent Hughes looks to ditch cap space, Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan looks to add experience and size to his blueline. Montreal acquired a third-round pick and a seventh-round pick to give Washington Joel Edmundson at […]

Ryan Reaves Signs Deal With Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Ryan Reaves have agreed to a three-year contract on July 1st, 2023. The 36-year-old Reaves has been as consistent as you can ask in his role as enforcer. Reaves most recently split the 2022-23 season between the New York Rangers (12 games) and Minnesota Wild (61 games), where he saw […]

Ottawa Re-Signs Two Restricted Free Agents

The Ottawa Senators have signed two restricted free agents, Erik Brannstrom and Jacob Bernard-Docker. Both players will turn 24 this season and have earned their qualifying offers from Senators general manager Pierre Dorion. Erik Brannstrom, who posted a career-high in goals (two), assists (16), and points (18) in 74 games in the 2022-23 season, earned […]

Who Was Selected on Day One of the 2023 NHL Entry Draft

The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has all of the hype surrounding it, here at Inside The Rink, a group of multiple writers wrote prospect profiles throughout a set period of time. Day one of the draft is upon us and the first 32 selections have arrived. 1st overall – Chicago Blackhawks With the first overall […]

Colby Barlow Selected 18th Overall by the Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have selected Colby Barlow with their first-round draft pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Barlow is an incredibly wise forward who can put up a ton of points given the right opportunity. Kevin Cheveldayoff and the Winnipeg Jets organization are heading into a rebuild, Colby Barlow fits their needs to a […]

Mikael Backlund(A) skating for the Calgary Flames

Mikael Backlund Captures King Clancy Trophy

Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund has won the 2023 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The King Clancy Memorial Trophy is awarded annually to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community. The winner is voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association […]