Sean Olinkin
Born and raised Winnipeg sports fan and contributor with The Hockey Writers.
Author's Posts
Should the Winnipeg Jets Trade Steve Mason?
November 2nd, 2017 After a very disappointing 2016-17 season, the Winnipeg Jets knew that defending their net was the biggest issue to solve. The Jets were in need of some help on the blue line, and more than that, in the crease. Goaltending was a major struggle for Winnipeg as both Ondrej Pavelec and Connor Hellebuyck were inconsistent. As the...
Jets Prospects Get Chance as Injuries Bite
October 20th, 2017 The prospect shelf of the Winnipeg Jets has long been considered one of the deepest in the league. In the coming weeks, they'll have a chance to prove it. Just a couple weeks into this young season, the Jets already have players visiting the infirmary. Mathieu Perreault and Dmitry Kulikov both suffered lower body injuries in a 2-1 win...
Logan Stanley Making the Most of OHL Demotion
October 13th, 2017 When the Winnipeg Jets opened training camp this season, their blue line hosted some of the most interesting storylines this team had. One of those stories was that of 19-year-old Logan Stanley. Stanley was one of two Winnipeg Jets first round picks in 2016, the other being Patrik Laine. While Laine was clearly more of a sure-thing type...
Jets Counting on Rookies for Playoff Return
October 12th, 2016 When the Winnipeg Jets made their final cuts Monday morning they had a clear vision for the future of this team. Winnipeg has been one of the youngest teams in the league the last few years, and this year is no exception, getting even younger. Winnipeg will have five rookies on their opening night roster and all will likely see action....
Jets to Watch at World Cup
September 17th, 2016 The re-boot of the World Cup of Hockey starts today and many of us could not be happier that hockey is back. While hockey fans will have their respective nations to cheer for, the format of this tournament has created a lot of other interest. With the inclusion of a team North America, composed of players 23 and under from the US and...
Friday's Press Conference a Perfect Chance to Announce New Jets Captain
August 4th, 2016 News came out from the Winnipeg Jets today that a press conference will be held at Portage and Main Friday afternoon. This gathering is likely to reveal the jerseys for the upcoming Heritage Classic, taking place between the Edmonton Oilers and Winnipeg Jets this October. While this will be the main focus of course, this conference also...