Jeremy Wiebe
I share season tickets for the Winnipeg Jets since their return to the Manitoba capital in 2011. I have written about the Jets since 2011 on various sites.
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Top 5 Draft Busts In Atlanta Thrashers History
August 25th, 2017 This article was originally written in June, 2014. The Atlanta Thrashers had a brief, disappointing tenure in the NHL. The main reason why the Thrashers failed was their poor performance at the draft table. The Thrashers had an awful time selecting and scouting players in the junior ranks, which greatly affected their performance on...
Top 10 Second Round Series In NHL History
August 24th, 2017 For the most part, the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is filled with excitement and hype. Sometimes, the excitement is too much for some to handle. Which means the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is sometimes forgotten. After all, it lacks the finality of the Stanley Cup Finals. It is also further away from...
The 5 Biggest 1st Round Flops In Winnipeg Jets History
August 23rd, 2017 This article was originally written in June, 2014. In its history, the Winnipeg Jets version 1.0 had some up-and-down moments at the draft table in the first round. They did hit a home-run in selecting Dale Hawerchuk with the first overall pick back in 1981. The Jets also struck gold when Teemu Selanne was available with the 10th...
Top 5 Cinderella Teams In NHL History
August 10th, 2017 This article was originally posted in August, 2014. Everyone loves an underdog. It's not hard to see why. An individual or a team that overcomes the odds with a plucky heart and determined spirit always seems to capture the imagination of the masses. Sports are filled with teams like this, and hockey may have more than any other...
Will The MTS Centre Be Home Sweet Home For Jets?
March 16th, 2015 There has been no shortage of drama for the Winnipeg Jets this season. From the injuries to Dustin Byfuglien's conversion from third line forward to all-star defenceman, to the Evander Kane saga and eventual blockbuster trade to the battle for an elusive yet coveted playoff spot, the Jets have weathered every storm so far. Currently,...
Jets Are Ready For Playoff Push
March 2nd, 2015 It had been a busy three weeks for Kevin Cheveldayoff. The Winnipeg Jets general manager had transformed himself from a hesitant participant in the trade front, to an active dealer. Granted, the big trade was forced upon him but Chevy finally started to make moves for the present, rather than stick with the tired "draft and develop"...