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.
Salary Cap Nightmares
What’s the deal with the 2023-24 season salary cap? The 2022-23 NHL season has come and gone, and the Conference Finals are nearing completion. As the offseason begins, each team has a set amount of cap space that they can utilize to build their roster ahead of the 2023-24 season. A report from Chris Johnston […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Kalan Lind
The Scouting Report: Kalan Lind from Swift Current, Saskatchewan, Canada, born on January 25th, 2005, is a physical two-way player and top prospect eligible in the 2023 NHL entry draft. Kalan Lind has been a solid top-six forward for the Red Deer Rebels of the Western Hockey League for the past three seasons. In 119 […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Arttu Karki
The Scouting Report: Arttu Karki from Viiala, Finland, born on December 8th, 2004, is a top defense prospect eligible for the 2023 NHL entry draft. One of the standout defensemen in this draft class, Arttu Karki, has the versatility to play either defensive side and the work ethic to back it up. The Finnish defenseman […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: William Whitelaw
The Scouting Report: William Whitelaw from Rosemount, Minnesota, United States, born on February 5th, 2005, is a prospect eligible for the 2023 NHL entry draft. Whitelaw has been notable since the fifth grade with Rosemount; this is definitely something that a smaller city like Rosemount will talk about for years, especially if he gets drafted. […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Matvei Michkov
The Scouting Report: Matvei Michkov, from Perm, Russia, born on December 9th, 2004, is touted as the best Russian draft-eligible prospect since Alex Ovechkin. However, a curious case for Matvei Michkov is his contract till the end of the 2025-26 season and possibly never transitioning from the KHL to the NHL. Standing at 5’10” and […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Leo Carlsson
The Scouting Report: Leo Carlsson from Karlstad, Sweden, born on December 26th, 2004, is one of the best available prospects in the 2023 NHL entry draft. Carlsson is a dominant two-way forward with an incredibly high ceiling, as shown by his consistent development and his quest to play at a higher level. For two straight […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Adam Fantilli
The Scouting Report: Adam Fantilli from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, born on October 12th, 2004, is one of the top three available prospects in the 2023 NHL entry draft. Adam Fantilli is a unique story, as he did not take the traditional Canadian hockey development path. Adam Fantilli would play in the Greater Toronto Hockey League […]
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Manitoba Moose Star Defensemen Signs Back Home in Germany
A quieter news piece on May 9th, Winnipeg Jets prospect Leon Gawanke had signed a four-year deal with Adler Mannheim in the DEL. Leon Gawanke was impressive in his 68-game stint with the Manitoba Moose, posting 20 goals and 25 assists for 45 points; Gawanke would also post 51 PIMS. Leon Gawanke will remain with […]
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2023 NHL Draft Prospect Profile: Nate Danielson
The Scouting Report: Nate Danielson from Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, born on September 27th, 2004, is one of the top available prospects in the 2023 NHL entry draft. Danielson is currently playing in the Western Hockey League for the Brandon Wheat Kings, where he has been a key player for over two seasons. Danielson has […]
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Stars Shine Bright Over the Kraken
The Dallas Stars and the Seattle Kraken have been going back and forth every game. Game five broke the trend. Dallas would win game five by a score of five to two, pushing the Kraken to the brink of elimination. Dallas would see their stars show up in a big way, Roope Hintz would score […]
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