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.

Tyler Toffoli Traded to New Jersey Devils

The Calgary Flames and The New Jersey Devils have completed a trade surrounding forward Tyler Toffoli. This trade isn’t surprising, as Toffolli went on the record that he was willing to be traded to any team in the league. Toffolli voicing his discontent in the Calgary Flames organization isn’t the first player that has done […]

Jim Montgomery Captures Jack Adams Award

Jim Montgomery had a truly magnificent season returning as an NHL head coach. 65 wins and 135 points with the Boston Bruins, Montgomery’s first season with the Bruins was one to remember and a record that may never be challenged again. After receiving the Jack Adams Award as the NHL Coach of the Year, Jim […]

Rasmus Dahlin Likely Extending on July 1st

It is expected that the Buffalo Sabres and defenseman Rasmus Dahlin will reach a contract extension on July 1st. Dahlin, who is in the final year of his three-year contract worth $6 million annually, is eligible to sign a contract extension on July 1st. Since being drafted first overall by the Buffalo Sabres in the […]

Pierre-Luc Dubois in a Winnipeg Jets uniform doing the Superman Celly after a goal.

BREAKING: Pierre-Luc Dubois Traded To Los Angeles Kings

The Winnipeg Jets and the Los Angeles Kings have agreed to a trade involving Pierre-Luc Dubois. Dubois signed an 8-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets worth $8.5 million annually before the trade, making this deal a true sign-and-trade. Los Angeles will only receive Pierre-Luc Dubois in the deal, while Winnipeg will receive Gabriel Valardi, […]

Anze Kopitar Captures Second Career Lady Byng Trophy

Los Angeles Kings captain and longtime forward Anze Kopitar has won the Lady Byng Trophy for the second time in his career. The Lady Byng Trophy is awarded to the player who has exhibited the best sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct and holds their play to a high standard. Kopitar, who turns 36 in August, has […]

Seattle Kraken center Matty Beniers (10) is congratulated after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022, in Sunrise, Fla. Lynne Sladky - staff, AP

Matty Beniers Captures Calder Trophy

Matty Beniers has finished his rookie-eligible season with the Seattle Kraken and added his first piece of hardware to his collection. Beniers was voted the league’s best rookie, earning him the Calder Trophy, which is voted by the Professional Hockey Writers Association. The other nominees included Buffalo Sabres defenseman Owen Power and Edmonton Oilers goaltender […]

Kris Letang Captures Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Pittsburgh Penguins defenseman Kris Letang has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy and is the first Penguins player to win the trophy since Mario Lemieux in 1993. The Bill Masterton Award is given to the player who exemplifies perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to the game of hockey. After suffering a stroke in November, which was […]

Patrice Bergeron Captures Sixth Selke Trophy

Boston Bruins captain and longtime forward Patrice Bergeron has captured his sixth Selke Trophy and his second consecutive trophy. Bergeron’s sixth Selke Trophy win is a league record. Bergeron, who posted numbers that don’t align with the typical narrative for aging NHL players, deserves this Selke Trophy win. Bergeron scored 27 goals and 31 assists […]

Connor McDavid Wins Multiple Awards

Connor McDavid earned his third career Hart Trophy after leading the NHL in goals (64), assists (89), and points (153); all three categories are career highs for McDavid. McDavid has consistently shown improvement year after year, his 2022-23 campaign only further proved it. McDavid’s 153 points rank 15th all-time for points recorded in a single […]

Linus Ullmark Captures Vezina Trophy & William Jennings Trophy

The Boston Bruins have found their rock in the net with Linus Ullmark, Jeremy Swayman isn’t too far from having a solid contention for the Bruins’ starting goaltender spot. However, Linus Ullmark started in goal 49 times for the Bruins, winning 40 games and losing seven. Ullmark posted a 40-6-1 record alongside his .938 save […]