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.

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 […]

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 […]