Winnipeg Jets
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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Oilers Preseason Reactions: Game 1
Hockey is finally back, and the Oilers kicked off their preseason schedule with a 2-1 shootout loss to the Winnipeg Jets. After watching the game, here are my takeaways. Players of the Game I’ll start by giving props to the best player on each side. For the Oilers, I have to go with Zach Hyman. […]
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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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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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Winnipeg Jets Sign Final RFA to One-Year Contract
The Winnipeg Jets have signed their last restricted free agent to a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000. The 23-year-old Declan Chisholm was selected in the fifth round at 150th overall during the 2018 NHL Entry Draft. Chisholm officially the Manitoba Moose in the 2020-21 season, where he posted two goals and 11 assists for 13 […]
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NHL Prospect Tournaments Begin This Week: Full Schedule
If you’re like me and itching for the return of hockey, I have good news. Most NHL teams send their prospects to play in one of the many rookie/prospect tournaments that take place around the league before full training camps begin. Those tournaments all begin this week. These games are a great opportunity for young […]
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Adam Lowry Named Captain of the Winnipeg Jets
It’s official: the Winnipeg Jets now belong to Adam Lowry. Early on Tuesday morning, the Winnipeg Jets officially announced that Adam Lowry has been named the third captain in the Winnipeg Jets 2.0 franchise history. Lowry has served on the Jets leadership group as an alternate captain for a few seasons before being named team […]
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Winnipeg Jets 2023 Young Stars Classic Roster
Winnipeg Jets fans can get a sneak peek at the team’s future through the Jets’ participation in the 2023 Young Stars Classic. The four-day event will be held in Penticton, B.C., from September 15th to the 18th. The group will begin to practice together on Wednesday, September 13th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Hockey For […]
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Picking a Captain for Every NHL Team Without One
Heading into the 2023-24 NHL season, ten teams currently do not have an official captain. That number could change before the season starts, but most of those teams likely will not have a captain this year. NHL teams are not required to name a captain, but what if they were? Who would be the best […]
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REPORT: Jets To Announce ECHL Affiliation with Norfolk Admirals
For the Winnipeg Jets and Norfolk Admirals, it appears a new chapter is set to unfold soon… On August 22, 2023, it was reported that NHL insider @WPGMurat may have revealed a game-changing move on the horizon. According to a tweet by @AavcoCup, it’s anticipated that the Jets and their AHL affiliate Manitoba Moose are […]
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