Jets Prospects
Manitoba Moose October in Review
November 2nd, 2018 The Manitoba Moose had an interesting first month of their 2018-19 season. October was full of ups and downs for the Winnipeg Jets' AHL affiliate — it featured rousing victories, embarrassing defeats, and outstanding individual performances. It's always good to keep an...
3 Jets Players Who Surprised in Preseason
October 7th, 2018 These three players won't be starting the season with the big club, but that doesn't mean they're not worth keeping an eye on. The Winnipeg Jets' whirlwind preseason allowed them to carry many more players than they usually would have if they had a more traditional...
The Steady Decline of Jets' Petan
September 8th, 2018 The 2018-19 NHL season is a make-or-break year for many young Winnipeg Jets players. Marko Dano needs to prove himself worthy of a long-term deal, JC Lipon needs to turn years of solid AHL play into a full-time NHL position, and Patrik Laine needs to see how far he can...
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...
Niku on Track to Be Jets' Next Prospect Success
August 28th, 2018 The 2015 NHL draft class will be best known for its top two selections, Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. Winnipeg Jets fans can point to Kyle Connor - taken at 17th overall - and Jack Roslovic - selected 25th overall - as steals. Yet, the real steal of the 2015 NHL Draft may...
Kristian Vesalainen Belongs in North America
August 28th, 2018 Winnipeg Jets prospect Kristian Vesalainen signed his entry-level contract on Sunday, August 26 after a summer of speculation he might like to stay in Finland. As it turns out, he still has that option. That doesn't mean he should take it. The Jets first round pick in...
The Winnipeg Jets Won the 2015 NHL Draft
August 24th, 2018 The Winnipeg Jets have a well-earned reputation as draft day wizards, and nowhere was this reputation more evident or more appropriate than in Sunrise, Florida in 2015. In fact, it may prove to be one of the most complete drafts of the modern era. With a pair of...
Brendan Lemieux: A Perfect Jets' 4th Liner
August 16th, 2018 Brendan Lemieux had his ups and downs in his first two seasons as a pro. His rookie season was a lot more down than up, but his sophomore year was the polar opposite. So much so that it's time to consider him for a permanent Winnipeg Jets roster spot. The son of former...
Turbulence Ahead for Jets Prospect Logan Stanley
August 14th, 2018 Logan Stanley has almost slipped out of the conscience of Winnipeg Jets fans. For a defenseman about to enter his first year of professional hockey, that may not be such a bad thing. By far the Jets most controversial first round pick, Stanley has been the subject of...
The Jets Are Big, and Only Getting Bigger
August 1st, 2018 For the Winnipeg Jets, size certainly matters. It's a reality well-known by fans, pundits, and NHL teams alike — when you play the Winnipeg Jets, be prepared for a tough, physical matchup. The Jets are one of the toughest teams in the entire league to play against,...
Manitoba Moose Captain Candidates
July 14th, 2018 Patrice Cormier heading overseas to play with the KHL's Barys Astana has left the captaincy of the Manitoba Moose vacant and in need of filling for the 2018-19 season. Cormier, who was the last man standing in the Ilya Kovalchuk trade more than eight years ago, wore the...
3 Moose Poised to Join Jets
May 1st, 2018 Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is rightly and regularly heralded by hockey pundits and fans for his wizardry at the draft table. His patient, draft-and-develop approach has finally paid off. His team, comprised primarily of homegrown players like Mark...
Jets Prospect Niku Shines in Early Audition
April 29th, 2018 The Winnipeg Jets didn't call up defenseman Sami Niku just to plug a hole in their roster or sit in the press box. They were looking to the future. With the Jets being a little banged up on the back end and with Niku having a stellar first AHL campaign, his recall made...
