Brayden Yager
Brayden Yager Recalled from WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes
The Winnipeg Jets have recalled top prospect Brayden Yager following the Lethbridge Hurricanes’ elimination from the Western Hockey League (WHL) Conference Finals. The Hurricanes defeated the Brandon Wheat Kings and Calgary Hitmen before being swept by Gavin McKenna and the Medicine Hat Tigers. It concluded Yager’s WHL career and will mark the beginning of his […]
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Winnipeg Jets Announce Second Round of Training Camp Cuts
The Winnipeg Jets have narrowed their training camp groups down from two to just one. Ville Heinola and Logan Stanley being on injured reserve opens up a completely different window of opportunity for the Jets’ defensive depth. See below the players who were cut from the one remaining Jets’ training camp group. Per Murat Ates […]
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Opinion: Penguins’ Offseason Moves Set Them Up for Success
It was a busy offseason for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and with the last big piece done with Sidney Crosby signing last Monday, the Penguins are back in business — albeit with a different philosophy, as their offseason ultimately explains. Though the offseason was busy, it was quieter than the previous year when newly hired Penguins […]
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Jets Trade Rutger McGroarty to Penguins
The Winnipeg Jets have traded 2022 14th overall draft selection Rutger McGroarty to the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for 2023 14th overall draft selection Brayden Yager. The unsigned McGroarty immediately signed his entry-level contract with the Penguins following this trade. Good riddance, I guess. Related Article: Winnipeg Jets Announce Preseason Schedule This comes not too […]
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Penguins Announce 2024 Development Camp Roster
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced today their roster for the team’s 2024 Development Camp, which is set to take place from July 6th through July 10th at the UPMC Lemieux Complex in Cranberry, PA 48 players make up this season’s camp, consisting of 30 players, 15 defensemen, and three goalies. Some of the notable players invited […]
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Penguins: Top 5 Prospects Who Could Crack The Roster
The Pittsburgh Penguins may not have one of the best prospect pools in the NHL, but they have been doing well at bolstering their pool in the past few years. Through trades and drafts, the Penguins have added several prospects, and strong prospects as well. With GM Kyle Dubas making it known that he would […]
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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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Predicting Team Canada’s 2024 World Junior Roster
With November slowly coming to a close and the Christmas festivities already starting to begin, for certain hockey fans, that only means one thing. The annual World Juniors tournament, which usually opens up just after Christmas, is just around the corner! After a thrilling tournament last season, which saw Connor Bedard lead Team Canada to […]
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Penguins Draft Forward Brayden Yager 14th Overall
The Pittsburgh Penguins selected forward Brayden Yager with the 14th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft last night. Yager is 5’11” and weighs 170 pounds. He played for the Moose Jaw Warriors in the Western Hockey League last season. He was originally listed 11th among North American skaters in the draft Prospect rankings. […]
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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 […]
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