Leon Gawanke

Three Big Questions Surrounding the Sharks’ Defense

The San Jose Sharks enter a new era on the blue line. Gone are Brent Burns and Erik Karlsson, and for the first time in over 15 years, the Sharks do not have a clear puck-moving defenseman. This group is full of defense-first defensemen, and while this might have been a recipe for success 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 […]

Tomas Hertl and Alexander Barabanov celebrating

Who Will Run the Sharks’ Power Play?

With Erik Karlsson trade rumors swirling around the San Jose Sharks, one of the big questions will be who will quarterback the power play once the reigning Norris trophy winner is traded. According to Natural Stat Trick, the Sharks were on the power play for 376:32 last season, the fourth fewest. Erik Karlsson played 277:25 […]

Leon Gawanke Traded to San Jose Sharks

The Winnipeg Jets and San Jose Sharks have agreed to terms on a trade involving defenseman Leon Gawanke to San Jose and Artemi Kniazev to Winnipeg. San Jose receives Gawanke’s signing rights while Kniazev is in the final year of his entry-level contract. Leon Gawanke, selected in the fifth round at 136th overall in the […]

Leon Gawanke skating for the Manitoba Moose

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 […]

Jet Players Shine at The World Championship

When you are a long-time Winnipeg Jets fan, you develop an affinity for the World Hockey Championship (if you know, you know). All the way back to 1981, we rooted for the likes of Dave Babych, Morris Lukowich, and Barry Long as they battled for Canada. Held in Sweden, we finished 4th that year. Larry […]