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.

Will the NHL Follow the QMJHL & Ban Fighting?

The QMJHL recently banned fighting ahead of the 2023-24 season. This move was influenced by the provincial government in Quebec and QMJHL officials, too. Are we in an era of hockey that will attempt to minimize fighting as much as possible? On Thursday, August 10th, the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League officially banned fighting, effective […]

Winnipeg Jets 2023 Young Stars Classic Roster

Winnipeg Jets fans can get a sneak peek at the team’s future through the Jets’ participation in the 2023 Young Stars Classic. The four-day event will be held in Penticton, B.C., from September 15th to the 18th. The group will begin to practice together on Wednesday, September 13th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hockey For […]

Matthew Knies suits up for playoff game against Florida Panthers

This Is Why Matthew Knies Is Due for a Monster Season

Matthew Knies, a player who fans have claimed was massively overhyped before finally signing and making his NHL debut at the end of the 2022-23 season. Knies came into the National Hockey League and was a massive contributor to the Leafs overcoming their first-round curse. With Knies recovering from a concussion, he will look to […]

Could the Kings be the Perfect Patrick Kane Fit?

The 2023 NHL Training Camp period is set to open in September. Players who haven’t signed yet are either signing professional tryouts or finding new homes in the National Hockey League or other professional leagues overseas. Patrick Kane has yet to sign an NHL contract, and I don’t forecast him to sign one for a […]

Winnipeg Jets Starter Connor Hellebuyck Make's Glove Save in Warm-up

Three Trade Suitors in on Connor Hellebuyck

Teams that want to win big or be competitive now need a proven number-one goaltender to anchor the net. Connor Hellebuyck is in the final year of his contract and might be looking for a new home if he wants to win a Stanley Cup before he retires. Related: Connor Hellebuyck Stats With one year […]

Alex Galchenyuk Career Update, Signs Two-Year Deal in the KHL

Alex Galchenyuk is almost two months removed from being terminated by the Arizona Coyotes. Galchenyuk, 29, signed as a free agent with the Arizona Coyotes and days later was terminated for an arrest in Arizona. A police report said that Galchenyuk was erratic and aggressive toward officers after crashing into a sign. Related: Alex Galchenyuk […]

Evan Bouchard Signs Two-Year Contract With Edmonton Oilers

While the Edmonton Oilers have not officially announced it, Elliotte Friedman is back in business, posting on X that the Oilers and Evan Bouchard are closing in on a two-year contract. The contract would carry an average annual value of $3.9 million per season. The Oilers’ 2018 10th overall selection has taken on a major […]

Brandon Hagel Sign Eight-Year Contract Extension with Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa Bay Lightning fans can breathe a bit easier before the following offseason, knowing that their cap structure and the team’s future are locked in some more. The Tampa Bay Lightning’s 2022 NHL Trade Deadline acquisition will stick around for nine more years after signing his eight-year extension with the Lightning. Hagel’s current contract expires […]

Logan Stanley Signs One-Year Contract With the Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have announced that they have re-signed Logan Stanley to a one-year, one-way contract worth $1 million dollars. Stanley appeared in 19 games for the Winnipeg Jets during the 2022-23 season, where he scored one goal and two assists. Related: Logan Stanley Stats The 18th overall selection in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft […]

Hughes Brothers Reunion in New Jersey?

Vancouver is in a situation where their long-term salary cap picture needs to be restructured. It certainly has to be a point of discussion with upper management on potentially restructuring their future over a retool. Now, most Canucks fans might argue that the salary cap is due to go up, and they can be competitive […]