Posts About "Ondrej Pavelec"
Top 3 All-Time Jets Goalies
February 23rd, 2020 The Atlanta Thrashers/Winnipeg Jets franchise is a fairly young organization, having been in existence since just the 1999-00 season when the team underwent its inception into the NHL. As a result, you can probably guess that not many goaltenders have found their way passing through Atlanta or Winnipeg during those years and that their...
Rangers Eye Rebound Season From Lundqvist
October 3rd, 2017 Henrik Lundqvist had a down year last season. There is no other way to put it. The years where he is dominating the league are likely behind him now at the age of 35. However, there is no reason he can't improve on his below-par campaign from last year. For the first time in his career, Lundqvist struggled last season. He went through...
3 Potential Michael Hutchinson Destinations
August 8th, 2017 The Winnipeg Jets have had plenty of issues with goaltending before. From everyday inconsistencies to a young goaltender working through some kinks, they have had their fair share of problems. This year's crease complication is due to the fact of an overload of the position. The Jets enter the season without Ondrej Pavelec in the...
Rangers Sign Ondrej Pavelec
July 1st, 2017 After trading Antti Raanta to the Arizona Coyotes along with Derek Stepan, the New York Rangers were looking to solidify their roster at the backup goalie position. It looks as though they were able to fill the spot through free agency as they’ve signed former Winnipeg Jets goalie Ondrej Pavelec, according to Bob...
Is Hellebuyck Next Season's Starter?
March 7th, 2017 Connor Hellebuyck has been destined to take over as the starting netminder for the Winnipeg Jets for a while now. His takeover began this season as long-time goaltender dating back to the days of the Atlanta Thrashers, Ondrej Pavelec, was placed on waivers. Pavelec cleared and was assigned to the Manitoba Moose, where the dressing...
3 Players on Jets' Trading Block
February 28th, 2017 The Winnipeg Jets are currently outside of this year's Stanley Cup Playoffs. This is not the situation that the Jets wanted nor expected. After a disappointing season that resulted in a bottom-five finish, there was renewed hope for another playoff run in the Manitoba capital with the selection of Patrik Laine. General Manager Kevin...
Jets’ Trade Deadline Approach
February 8th, 2017 Three weeks. That’s how long the Winnipeg Jets have to determine whether they will be buyers, sellers or decide to stay put at the NHL Trade Deadline on March 1st. There are a number of factors that will play into the Jets' decision to move bodies or bring assets in, and while Jets fans would love to see a roster shake up, it’s not...
Preview: Wild Look to End Jets Central Dominance
February 7th, 2017 The Minnesota Wild may be the top team in the Western Conference, but they know they are in tough tonight against their division rivals, the Winnipeg Jets. The Jets come into the game 13-5-1 against the Central Division, including a perfect 6-0-0 at home. Two of the losses, however, have come at the hands of the Wild earlier in the...
Bruins Fire Julien, Konecny Injured & More News
February 7th, 2017 The Bruins have fired head coach Claude Julien. He's the fourth coach to be fired this season. In his 10th season with the Bruins, Julien was the longest-tenured coach in the NHL and his career-wide .603 points percentage is 10th all-time among coaches who have coached at least 500 games. Assistant coach Bruce Cassidy has been...
Is Pavelec a Missing Piece for Jets?
January 23rd, 2017 A young goalie pinned as a bust, a backup who has yet to prove himself, and a former full-time NHLer known best for his untimely injuries. These are the options that the Winnipeg Jets have in net, and it has not been easy to find the piece that solves their goaltending puzzle. Goalies Connor Hellebuyck and Michael Hutchinson have led...
Recap: Goaltending Struggles Continue as Blues Lose to the Jets
January 22nd, 2017 The Winnipeg Jets won their sixth straight game against a Central Division foe, while Ondrej Pavelec set a franchise record with 25 saves in the second period, as they defeated the St. Louis Blues 5-3. http://gty.im/611683282 Pheonix Copley made 24 saves in his first career NHL start, which didn't go the way the Blues were hoping....
Preview: Struggling Netminders Battle as Blues Visit Jets
January 21st, 2017 Two teams with a poor save percentage will battle it out in Winnipeg as the Jets take on the St. Louis Blues. http://gty.im/627865566 The Blues are coming off a brutal 7-3 loss to the Washington Capitals where Jake Allen got pulled twice in the same game. That marks the fourth time he has been pulled in six games and he did not...
Recap: Pavelec & Jets Out Battle Coyotes
January 19th, 2017 The Winnipeg Jets got scoring from everyone as they defeated the Arizona Coyotes to snap their four-game losing streak. There were nine different goal scorers in the game, while Pavelec finished his first game back in the NHL with a .909 save percentage. http://gty.im/631644286 The Jets received scoring from all four lines, only...
