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Eric McKelvie

Eric is a postgraduate public relations student at Humber College. Prior to that he obtained a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from the University of Windsor. He covers the Winnipeg Jets for The Hockey Writers and is a featured columnist for Bleacher Report.

Evaluating the Winnipeg Jets’ First Quarter

Eric McKelvie | November 20, 2014

If only it was April. The Winnipeg Jets are in a surprising position in the standings as they currently hold a playoff spot. They have played 20 games in the…

Categories Winnipeg Jets

Biggest Takeaways from the Winnipeg Jets’ Hot Streak

Eric McKelvie | November 13, 2014

It was decisive end to a brilliant, albeit quiet streak. The Winnipeg Jets lost 3-0 to the Montreal Canadiens as Carey Price secured his first shutout of the season. With…

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Ranking the Winnipeg Jets’ Top Players Early in 2014-15

Eric McKelvie | November 2, 2014

The Winnipeg Jets have been a streaky team to start the 2014-15 NHL season. They sit tied for 11th in the Western Conference and last in the Pacific Division at…

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Is Evander the Answer? Kane Close to Return with Jets

Eric McKelvie | October 30, 2014

The season got off to a horrendous start. Perhaps one of the worst case scenarios for the Winnipeg Jets became a reality in the first game of the season when…

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Key Takeaways from the Winnipeg Jets’ Poor Start

Eric McKelvie | October 21, 2014

It’s only October, but already there are many in Manitoba feeling cold and bitter because of the way the Winnipeg Jets have started the 2014-15 season. While it would be foolish…

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More than Insurance? Jets Acquire Peter Budaj from Canadiens

Eric McKelvie | October 6, 2014

The Winnipeg Jets traded Eric Tangradi to the Montreal Canadiens in exchange for Peter Budaj and Patrick Holland. For most NHL teams acquiring a backup goaltender wouldn’t be newsworthy. For…

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Is Jacob Trouba Ready for a Sophomore Surge with Jets?

Eric McKelvie | September 30, 2014

When you think of  Winnipeg Jets defenseman Jacob Trouba the first word that should come to mind is potential. And after that, perhaps names of other NHL players such as Erik…

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Winnipeg Jets: Are Playoff Hopes Realistic?

Eric McKelvie | September 29, 2014

What makes you think the Winnipeg Jets will make the playoffs? Is it their skill up front and the potential damage Evander Kane could do on the first line? Perhaps it’s…

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Predicting Winnipeg Jets’ Most Improved Players for 2014-15

Eric McKelvie | August 31, 2014

It’s hard to argue that the Winnipeg Jets got any better in the offseason. The lone major addition through free agency was  Mathieu Perreault. Goaltending remains a point of debate among…

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Alexander Burmistrov Could Return to the NHL in 2015-16

Eric McKelvie | August 18, 2014

For some Winnipeg Jets fans it may come as a shock. For others, it’s news they’ve been expecting, but not hoping for. Regardless, it is the most interesting story of…

Categories KHL, Winnipeg Jets

What Do Late July Signings Mean for the Winnipeg Jets?

Eric McKelvie | July 31, 2014

The Winnipeg Jets have made very few moves in the 2014 NHL offseason. The lone unrestricted free-agent signing of significance was Mathieu Perreault.  At this point, it’s hard to see how…

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Failure to Launch: Winnipeg Jets’ Free Agency Woes

Eric McKelvie | July 8, 2014

  There is a glimmer of hope that exists among fans of professional sports teams like the Winnipeg Jets. Teams that aren’t the top destination for free agents, but perhaps can find a…

Categories Free Agents, Winnipeg Jets
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