Derek Meech’s Future With The Winnipeg Jets Matthew Speck | November 11, 2012 In the event of a full season lockout, teams could be at a crossroads when resigning players. But for some players with NHL contracts, there’s been an opportunity to play…
Preparing to Say Goodbye to Pixelated Evander Kane Jeff Stone | October 17, 2012 I was starting to develop an unhealthy reliance on the pixelated version of Evander Kane. The Winnipeg Jets left-winger has been, to me, one of the last barriers to full…
Winnipeg Players Jetting Elsewhere The Hockey Writers | October 8, 2012 Whether the NHLPA and the NHL are meeting isn’t relevant, but what is relevant is the fact it is hockey season. Coaches, owners, players and fans are all eagerly awaiting…
Winnipeg Jets: Afterburn Part II; The Defenders The Hockey Writers | September 25, 2012 Winnipeg Jets: Afterburn part I; Between the Pipes Winnipeg Jets: Afterburn Part II; The Defenders The Winnipeg Jets finished 26th in the NHL for goals against with a 2.95 average…
Afterburn: Winnipeg Jets Between the Pipes The Hockey Writers | September 21, 2012 The advantage of Afterburn is significantly increased thrust; the disadvantage, it’s very high fuel ($) consumption and inefficiency. This is often regarded as acceptable for the short periods during which…
The Five Most Successful NHL Franchises Since the 2004-05 Lockout Walter McLaughlin | September 10, 2012 If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Then quit. There’s no point in being a damn fool about it— W.C. Fields If W.C. was right, the Los Angeles…
Fantasy Hockey Preview: Beasts In The Southeast Chris Wassel | September 5, 2012 This is part 2 of 6: Part 1: Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, Dallas Stars, Phoenix Coyotes, San Jose Sharks Part 2: Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets, Tampa Bay…
How the East Has Fared Post-Lockout Meesh Shanmugam | August 13, 2012 As fans CONTINUE to patiently wait for the NHL and NHLPA to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), many are reminded of a time just eight years ago when…
2012-13 NHL regular season predictions: Eastern Conference Fred Poulin | August 11, 2012 August is the time of the year where things are very slow regarding NHL news, especially since the free agency “frenzy” has cooled down and that NHL training camps are…
What’s not to like about the Jets? The Hockey Writers | July 31, 2012 I didn’t tell Toby Enstrom what to say. But I couldn’t have scripted his comments any better. In talking with the media for the first time after signing a lengthy…
The Best Late Round Gems of the NHL Entry Draft Since 2000 (Part II – ’03-’07 Drafts) Anatoliy Metter | July 26, 2012 Last month, I documented some of the NHL’s best late round picks of the 2000, 2001, and 2002 NHL Entry Draft. Players such as Henrik Lundqvist, Kevin Bieksa, and Brooks…
Byfuglien Wasn’t Guilty, Just Ask Jet Fans Jeff Mazur | July 24, 2012 Jet defenseman Dustin Byfuglien’s legal troubles came to a surprisingly quick ending on Monday. Byfuglien’s lawyers reached a deal with Minnesota prosecutors which lead to Byfuglien pleading guilty to a…