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Kyle Wellwood

Winnipeg Jets “One-Hit Wonders”

Declan Schroeder | October 1, 2021

The Winnipeg Jets — both 1.0 and current incarnations — have had a number of players who had one excellent season but never came close to replicating it or stuck…

Categories Hockey History, Jets History

5 Original Jets 2.0 Players: Where Are They Now?

Jason Pchajek | September 15, 2018

The Winnipeg Jets are a long way from where they began when the NHL returned to Manitoba’s capital in 2011. The team has slowly built to become what appears to…

Categories Jets History

Wellwood Sinks Teeth Into Concussion Testing App

Trevor Beggs | February 28, 2017

Kyle Wellwood undoubtedly witnessed a lot of concussions during his hockey career. That’s probably why in retirement, he persuaded his brother Eric to sink their teeth into a Vancouver-based company…

Categories Commentary, The Business of Hockey

Bang For The Buck: February Edition

Andrew Sykes | February 28, 2012

For the first time in two months there is a new name atop the list of the best bargain players in the NHL. Pierre-Alexandr Parenteau supplants Brian Elliott at number…

Categories Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, St Louis Blues, The Business of Hockey, Top 10 Lists

Fantasy – The Waiver Wire and Shooting Percentages: Tlusty, Brassard, Purcell and more

Brandon Landry | February 25, 2012

Painting a Picture with Shooting Percentages Shooting percentage is often a key determinant when evaluating a player’s production or lack thereof. It is often overlooked, as in fantasy leagues, one…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Fantasy, Tampa Bay Lightning

The Next Undrafted Gem? Zach O’Brien

Fred Poulin | February 20, 2012

Zach O’Brien DOB: June 29, 1992 NHL Rights: N/A Drafted: Undrafted Height: 5’10″  Weight: 188 lbs Position: Centre/right wing Current Team: Acadie-Bathurst Titans (QMJHL)                           ◊◊◊◊ Currently second in…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, QMJHL

Top Five 2011 Free Agent Steals

Derek Neumeier | November 14, 2011

Heading into this past summer’s 2011 free agent frenzy, most of the anticipation and speculation from fans and media alike was focused on the big-name, big-money catches like Brad Richards,…

Categories Dallas Stars, Edmonton Oilers, St Louis Blues, Washington Capitals, Winnipeg Jets

Bang For The Buck: October Edition

Andrew Sykes | November 1, 2011

In what I hope will become a popular occurring segment, I will rank who I think are the top 10 bargain players for their respective teams after each month of the NHL…

Categories NHL News, The Business of Hockey

From Abdelkader to Zuccarello – 20 October 2011

Monica McAlister | October 20, 2011

If you were in the Metro Detroit area over the last few days you may have had a run in with a Red Wing or two as they were out on their Hockeytown Thanks Tour. Players were seen around town including captain Nicklas Lidstrom making pizza’s at a local Little Caesers and Pavel Datsyuk serving coffee via the drive thru at Tim Horton’s:

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs, Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jigsaw Nearly Complete: Bogosian, Buff, Rookie Development and Training Camp

Daniel Schöpf | September 17, 2011

August was not a great month for the Winnipeg Jets, along with Rick Rypien’s passing came Byfuglien’s boating arrest and reported weight issues as well as the uncertain future of…

Categories Atlanta Thrashers, National Juniors, Winnipeg Jets

Battle Royale: the San Jose Sharks and Los Angeles Kings Jockey for Pacific Supremacy

Walter McLaughlin | August 21, 2011

“I like the dreams of the future better than the history of the past.” — Thomas Jefferson. One team has ruled the roost four consecutive years, missing a fifth (despite…

Categories Los Angeles Kings, San Jose Sharks

Plucked From the Scrap Heap, Which Remaining Free Agents Could Make an Impact This Season?

James Neveau | July 8, 2011

Jim Neveau, NHL Correspondent After the frenzy that occurred on July 1st, a lot of the players who stood a great chance to make an immediate impact for their new…

Categories Free Agents, NHL News
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