Rob Mahon
A long time hockey fan and player from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Play-by-play man with the SJHL's Estevan Bruins. Graduate of Red River College's Creative Communications program with a major in journalism. Former PxP man for the University of Manitoba Bisons. Lover of all things Jets and Avs related and always looking for a good hockey debate.
Author's Posts
Byfuglien Injury Exposes Jets' Defensive Depth
October 17th, 2018 The Winnipeg Jets' defense looks both mobile and intimidating when Dustin Byfuglien is in the lineup. Recently, the Jets have learned how their blue line looks without him, and it's not a pretty picture. No defense should live and die by a single player, especially one who arguably isn't part of their top pairing. Yet the...
Jets Must Find Patrik Laine's Centre
October 10th, 2018 You would think it wouldn't be hard to find chemistry with a player like Patrik Laine. Get him the puck in shooting position and just wait to celebrate. It should be easy. As the Pittsburgh Penguins demonstrated for years, however, finding a running mate for a star player isn't about just sticking him with the best...
Can the Jets Really Win the Stanley Cup?
October 9th, 2018 The start of the NHL season brings all the expert predictions out for all to see and debate. One of the most prevalent right now is that the Winnipeg Jets will win the Stanley Cup. The Hockey News has been predicting the Jets will take it all in 2019 for years. They're standing by their prediction at the start of 2018-19. TSN has...
Jets Should Enjoy Morrissey Contract While It Lasts
September 18th, 2018 Josh Morrissey's bridge deal is tremendous value-wise for the Winnipeg Jets. When it expires, it's going to be tremendous value-wise for Josh Morrissey. The Jets first-round draft pick in 2013 has panned out better than anyone had dared hope. It's been a bumpy path at times for Morrissey, but these days he's a true number one...
Wheeler Contract Puts Jets In Win-Now Mode
September 5th, 2018 Blake Wheeler's recent extension with the Winnipeg Jets was not only a necessity for the coming season. It also sends a clear message to the hockey world. The tomorrow the Jets have been preaching and preparing for all these years has arrived. In case it's slipped under your radar, the Jets re-signed the captain and current face of...
Winnipeg Jets Top Five Prospects
August 30th, 2018 For almost their entire existence, the Winnipeg Jets have been the blueprint for drafting and developing in the NHL. Their first round picks have been almost universal hits and their later picks have frequently struck gold as well. With that in mind, Winnipeg often ranks at or near the top of the league's prospect systems according to...
