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.
Untimely Injury Keeps Jets Prospect Out 8-12 Weeks
What looked like a routine play and a slightly awkward hit from Ottawa Senators defenseman Erik Brannstrom, Ville Heinola, one of the Jets’ top defensive prospects been placed on injured reserve with a fractured ankle. This injury is untimely as Heinola was on the cusp of achieving an NHL roster spot, not just the seventh […]
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Predictions For The 2023-24 NHL Season
The 2023-24 NHL season is just days away, with numerous annual awards and trophies to recognize its teams and players. Most trophies and all-star selections are presented at an annual awards ceremony held in late June after the Stanley Cup is awarded. Let’s go through my predictions for the 2023-24 season. Individual Award & Player […]
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Trevor Zegras, Anaheim Ducks End Contract Standoff
The Anaheim Ducks and Trevor Zegras have finally come to an agreement for a contract, ending the contract standoff. Zegras signed a three-year contract worth $5.75 million annually. Prior to this, the Anaheim Ducks and Trevor Zegras were far off in negotiations. The Ducks reportedly only wanted to pay no more than $4 million, while […]
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Backlund’s Back, Alright!
The Calgary Flames have gotten to work with training camp and the 2023-24 preseason. At the same time, the Flames and current general manager Craig Conroy aren’t going to be looking too heavily at their contracts and salary cap situation right now. Mikael Backlund was among the few players with a contract expiring at the […]
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All NHL Team Captains & Alternates Heading Into The 2023-24 Season
The 2023-24 season is upon us, and each team has their captains and alternate captains set. Currently, there are five teams that don’t have a captain. Some teams also don’t meet the minimum of two alternate captains for the regular season. At the same time, some other teams have more than three alternate captains but […]
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Jets Pay Tribute To Royal Canadian Armed Forces With New Specialty Uniforms
The Winnipeg Jets kicked off their 2023-24 season with a three-game stint in the Young Stars Classic in Penticton, B.C. The showcase of prospects was underwhelming, but the Jets’ prospects and current NHL players showed tons of promise during the opening days of training camp. The team rocked their old uniforms and practice jerseys leading […]
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Should the Boston Bruins Acquire Tomas Hertl?
Boston needs an experienced center, and it looks like San Jose might have what the Bruins are looking for. Tomas Hertl is one of the Sharks’ biggest stars at the moment, and while the Sharks are looking to rebuild, Boston might come knocking at their door asking about Hertl. Problem One: Hertl’s No-Movement Clause Tomas […]
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BREAKING: NHL Finalizes Sale of Senators to Michael Andlauer
It’s official: the Ottawa Senators have a new owner, Michael Andlauer. The deal closed on Thursday, September 21st, nearly a month after the NHL’s executive committee approved the sale on August 26th. Michael Andlauer, a Toronto-based billionaire, led the group that purchased the Ottawa Senators for just under $1 billion dollars, according to reports. Andlauer, […]
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Winnipeg Jets Sign Colby Barlow to Entry-Level Contract
The Winnipeg Jets announced on Thursday, September 21st, that they’ve agreed to terms on a three-year entry-level contract with their 2023 18th overall draft selection Colby Barlow. Barlow’s three-year entry-level contract carries an average annual value of $1.2 million per season. Barlow’s salary will be made up of $855,000 in base salary and $95,000 in […]
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OPINION: Mike Babcock Gone, Jarmo Kekalainen Must Follow
EDITING NOTE: The Columbus Blue Jackets organization has officially apologized for the handling of the Mike Babcock hiring. General Manager Jarmo Kekalainen has taken responsibility for the situation and apologized to both fans and players. Even when it was rumored that the Columbus Blue Jackets were looking to hire Mike Babcock, it wasn’t well received […]
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