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.

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 […]

Rasmus Kupari Signs Two-Year Contract With Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets are putting the finishing touches on the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade. Recently, they signed newly acquired forward Gabriel Vilardi to a two-year contract worth $3,437,500 annually. The other acquisition in the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade, Alex Iafallo, came with two years left on his contract worth $4 million annually. However, Rasmus Kupari was left […]

Kevin Cheveldayoff addresses the media after early playoff exit.

Winnipeg Jets July Offseason Roundup

We’re a month removed from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville and nearly a month removed from free agency. The Winnipeg Jets have had their highs and lows when it comes to moving talent and bringing in other talent. From trading Pierre-Luc Dubois to settling with two restricted free agents in arbitration cases, let’s […]

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Vladimir Tarasenko Signs One-Year Deal With Ottawa Senators

Vladimir Tarasenko will take his talents to the Ottawa Senators on a one-year contract worth $5 million annually. Tarasenko, who was drafted 16th overall in the 2010 draft, spent all but 31 games with the St. Louis Blues in his 11-year NHL career. Tarasenko was traded to the New York Rangers alongside Niko Mikkola for […]

Maple leafs Goaltender Matt Murray Heading Onto the Ice at Scotiabank Arena Through Tunnel

Leafs Place Matt Murray on LTIR, Out For 2023-24 Season

Yesterday, the Toronto Maple Leafs announced that they put goaltender Matt Murray on Long Term Injured Reserved citing health & recurring injury concerns. This move has been criticized heavily by hockey fans, most claim that this is cap circumvention because Murray was healthy in the playoffs. However, Murray was only dressed as the emergency backup […]

Don Sweeney Must Act Fast For A Center

The Boston Bruins are in a situation where they aren’t sure if Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci will be returning to their lineup ahead of the 2023-24 season. Regardless of what Don Sweeney knows and what he knows he should do, there’s one thing that is a must on his list of to-do’s. Don Sweeney […]

Erik Karlsson Might Be Overrated

There are always NHL players that come and go who are overrated and others who are underrated. Erik Karlsson is definitely a part of the group that is overrated. Karlsson joined the NHL after being selected 15th overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 2008 NHL Entry Draft. Karlsson wouldn’t make his debut until the […]