Winnipeg Jets
Winnipeg Jets Recall Four Manitoba Moose Players
The Winnipeg Jets announced around 10:30 am CST on Thursday, April 18th that they’ve recalled four players from the Manitoba Moose. Nikita Chibrikov, Brad Lambert, and Parker Ford will make their NHL Debut versus the Vancouver Canucks while goaltender Collin Delia will serve as the backup to Laurent Brossoit tonight. Lambert, 20, currently leads the […]
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Varlamov Shining for the Islanders
It was not that long ago that the New York Islanders were out of a playoff spot in the extremely competitive Eastern Conference. They were not playing well defensively, not capitalizing on their chances, not getting good goaltending, and were struggling on special teams. They looked like a team that deserved to be on the […]
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Jets Begin Central Division Road Trip in Minnesota (Game 77)
It’s game day! The Winnipeg Jets take flight tonight to face the Minnesota Wild at the Xcel Energy Centre. The Winnipeg Jets are coming off of a five-game homestand and they are currently in game one of a four-game Central Division road trip. See how your Winnipeg Jets shape up tonight against the Minnesota Wild. […]
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“CAWLDIGE HAWKEY” – the Men’s Frozen Four is Set
College basketball holds the main light for the month of March but comparatively, the NCAA hockey tournament occurs simultaneously, with a much shorter layout. If you are unfamiliar, the NCAA hockey tournament looks like this: THE LAYOUT Throughout the season, USA Today runs the men’s college hockey polls, ranking the top 20 teams as the […]
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Jeffrey Viel Should Be a Priority UFA Signing for the Winnipeg Jets
One of the Winnipeg Jets’ free agent acquisitions in the 2023 offseason was 27-year-old Jeffrey Viel. The contract is pretty simple, one-year and $775,000 total. This gives the Winnipeg Jets an extra layer of physicality at their disposal that they could use at any given point in time. The Rimouski, Quebec-native has a total of […]
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Dubois Set to Make Another Appearance in Winnipeg in Late-Season (Game 75)
It’s game day! The Winnipeg Jets take flight tonight to face the Los Angeles Kings at the Canada Life Centre. The Winnipeg Jets are looking to snap a six-game losing streak with a win over the Los Angeles Kings. Former Winnipeg Jet Pierre-Luc Dubois will make a late-season appearance in Winnipeg as he faces off […]
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Nate Schmidt’s Late Season Surge is Best Case Scenario for the Jets
A few months ago, I wrote a strongly worded piece for an old outlet I wrote for analyzing some of the main reasons that the Winnipeg Jets should consider trading Nate Schmidt. This is one of the many cases where I was wrong, and I’m wrong because Nate Schmidt is having a late-season surge for […]
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Vilardi Returning to Lineup on Saturday vs. Ottawa Senators
On February 29th, the Winnipeg Jets faced a setback when Gabriel Vilardi sustained an injury during their match against the Stars in Dallas. However, Vilardi returned to the ice, taking his place on the top line alongside Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor after a month-long absence. After a 15-game hiatus, this return signalled Vilardi’s readiness […]
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Rangers’ Trocheck Continues to Prove His Worth
There were mixed reviews when the New York Rangers signed Vincent Trocheck to a seven-year, $39.75 million contract on July 13, 2022. On the one hand, they were getting a player who cracked the 60-point once in his career. Not exactly a player that a team should shell out a bunch of cash to. On […]
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When Can Newly-Drafted Prospects Break Through Into The NHL?
When do or can prospects make the jump to the NHL/AHL level? Most NHL prospects take 3-5 years post-draft to reach the NHL, with less than a third of first-rounders making an NHL team. Factors like skill development and individual progression dictate the timeline. Additionally, a strict NHL-CHL agreement impacts where prospects can play, depending on age. Any player under the age of 20 is ineligible to play in the AHL. NHL Entry Draft intricacies, entry-level contracts, Russian political issues and AHL stints shape a prospect’s journey.
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