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The 5 Biggest 1st Round Flops In Winnipeg Jets History

Declan Schroeder | March 13, 2021

This article was originally written in June, 2014 and updated in March, 2020. The Winnipeg Jets 1.0 were hit and miss when it came to selecting players in the first…

Categories Jets History, NHL Entry Draft

What Was The Best NHL Draft Year?

Anatoliy Metter | January 16, 2013

Over the last 30-plus years, the NHL Entry Draft has served as a stage for teams to select some of the best young players available to them. As of late,…

Categories Hockey History

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