Posts About "Andrew Copp"

Recap: Jets Continue Dominance Over Blackhawks

January 26th, 2017 The Chicago Blackhawks hosted the Winnipeg Jets in their last game before the 2017 All-Star weekend. Despite being one of the best teams in the NHL, the Blackhawks have struggled mightily against the Jets this season, falling to them in each of their first three games and being outscored 9-2. The fourth game started in a similar fashion...

2015-16 Firsts: Career Goals From 31 to 44

November 25th, 2015 We’re nearly at the quarter mark of the 2015-16 NHL season and already there’s been 489 different players who’ve lit the lamp at least once. Some are just another tick in the goal column of veterans, but for some of the younger players it’s the first time in their NHL careers they’ve been able to raise their arms in celebration...

The Positive Side of Sending Nic Petan to the AHL

November 20th, 2015 Earlier this afternoon, news came out of the Winnipeg Jets that Nic Petan had been sent down to the AHL. https://twitter.com/WiebeSunSports/status/667364604243148800 This came as a bit of a surprise and marked the end, and a failure, of the experiment the Jets were conducting with their fourth line. Petan's...

Nic Petan's Road to the NHL

October 13th, 2015 Not so many years ago, the thought of a 5'9, 165lb, everyday NHLer was a rarity. It was a big mans game, and you could count the small guys on a hand or two. A player this size playing on the fourth line was completely unheard of. The best thing that ever happened to shorter players was the 2004 NHL lockout. The game changed at that...

Young Stars Preview: 10 Sleeper Prospects to Watch

September 10th, 2015 All eyes will be on Connor McDavid at this weekend’s Young Stars tournament in Penticton. Fans and media will be flocking from far and wide to get a glimpse of this generational talent expected to restore the Edmonton Oilers to respectability. Nobody is going to steal the spotlight from McDavid — this is his show — but...

Jets Young Stars Roster Announced; What to Watch for

September 4th, 2015 This morning, the Winnipeg Jets released their roster for their annual rookie camp, and the Young Stars Classic tournament that goes along with it. The Winnipeg Jets compete in this tournament every year, and have had a fair amount of success, the tournament is of course more about scouting than winning, but the players and their fans...