Colby Barlow

PHOTOS: Manitoba Moose vs. Texas Stars – 04/20/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Saturday night, the visiting Manitoba Moose defeated the Texas Stars 4-1 on fan appreciation night in front of a record-breaking 13th sold-out crowd of the season. Antonio Stranges put the Stars on the board first 4:31 into the first period when he put a shot from the high slot past Moose […]

PHOTOS: Manitoba Moose vs. Texas Stars – 04/19/2024

CEDAR PARK, Texas – Friday night, the visiting Manitoba Moose defeated the Texas Stars 8-3. It was a penalty-filled game that featured 74 combined penalty minutes and resulted in five power-play goals for the Moose. The Stars got off to a quick start, taking a 2-0 lead in the first 14 minutes of the first […]

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.

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 […]

Kevin Cheveldayoff addresses the media after early playoff exit.

Winnipeg Jets July Offseason Roundup

We’re a month removed from the 2023 NHL Entry Draft in Nashville and nearly a month removed from free agency. The Winnipeg Jets have had their highs and lows when it comes to moving talent and bringing in other talent. From trading Pierre-Luc Dubois to settling with two restricted free agents in arbitration cases, let’s […]

Top-10 Winnipeg Jets Prospects

Heading into the 2023-24 season, the Winnipeg Jets have quite an excellent showcase of prospects. While the Winnipeg Jets are looking to have a new identity on the ice and in the locker room, here are their top-10 prospects that you will most likely see in the navy blue and white really soon. 1. Brad […]

Meet the Newest Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets have completed their 2023 NHL Entry Draft class, and they picked up quite a few good prospects. With five picks in seven rounds, Kevin Cheveldayoff did quite well for what he was limited to. Colby Barlow – 18th Overall A surprising pick in this draft class, winger Colby Barlow was drafted 18th […]

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 […]

Top 10 OHL Draft Eligible Prospects so far

This year’s NHL Draft class surely does not lack any talent, especially from the Ontario Hockey league. Since we’re in the second half of the hockey season, I decided to look at my top ten draft-eligible prospects from the Ontario hockey league. Now, this list can certainly change, but why not have some fun here […]