Rob Mahon

Is the Jets Contending Window Shut?

Rob Mahon | July 29, 2019

It’s been a turbulent summer for the Winnipeg Jets, right at a moment where they’ve needed a good one perhaps more than ever. After a confidence-eroding second half and early…

Jets Prospect Pool Suddenly Deep on Defense

Rob Mahon | June 28, 2019

The Winnipeg Jets learned the hard way in 2018-19 that defense can make or break an NHL team. Luckily, they seem to be on track to turn it back into…

Jets Can’t Win a Nikolaj Ehlers Trade

Rob Mahon | June 19, 2019

In hindsight, the Winnipeg Jets lucked out when they selected Nikolaj Ehlers ninth overall in the 2014 NHL draft. Only five players from his draft have outscored him, with all…

Trading Trouba to Flyers Makes Most Sense

Rob Mahon | June 14, 2019

It’s becoming increasingly clear that Jacob Trouba’s days with the Winnipeg Jets are numbered. While it will be a shame to see his time with the team end, it would…

Winnipeg Jets Should Let Tyler Myers Walk

Rob Mahon | May 14, 2019

Since coming to the Winnipeg Jets late in 2015, Tyler Myers has endured his share of ups and downs. From his best offensive seasons since he was a rookie, to…

3 Fixes for the Winnipeg Jets

Rob Mahon | May 6, 2019

While there are many teams for whom a tight first-round playoff series would be considered a step forward, for the Winnipeg Jets, their early ouster in the postseason can only…

Hayes Gives Jets Deadly Second Line Again

Rob Mahon | March 11, 2019

In the midst of the Winnipeg Jets’ lower points during the months of February, before they acquired Kevin Hayes they were far too often a one-line team. With Patrik Laine…

Jets’ Top Trio Elevates Patrik Laine

Rob Mahon | March 1, 2019

The Winnipeg Jets desperately needed to kick-start Patrik Laine after the biggest slump of his young career. The magic formula to break that slump turned out to be what many…

Niku Should be Untouchable for Jets

Rob Mahon | February 16, 2019

Sami Niku hasn’t played very much for the Winnipeg Jets in his time as an injury replacement. Don’t let that fool you, however. He’s a rare and vital piece for…

Jets Need Defensive Reinforcements

Rob Mahon | February 11, 2019

It’s that time of the hockey season where every team brings out their wish list for the trade deadline, and much like last season, the Winnipeg Jets seem to have…

Patrik Laine Isn’t Going Anywhere

Rob Mahon | February 5, 2019

Patrik Laine is all at once the Winnipeg Jets’ most electrifying scorer, and their most frustrating. When he’s on, he’s seemingly unstoppable. When he hits a cold streak, he’s basically…

3 Jets Who Would Own All-Star Weekend

Rob Mahon | January 29, 2019

The 2019 NHL All-Star Weekend showed two of the Winnipeg Jets’ top players, Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele, at their best. Both players took part in the skills competition, pitched…