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Winnipeg Jets Top Five Prospects
August 30th, 2018 For almost their entire existence, the Winnipeg Jets have been the blueprint for drafting and developing in the NHL. Their first round picks have been almost universal hits and their later picks have frequently struck gold as well. With that in mind, Winnipeg often ranks at or near the top of the league's prospect systems according to...
Niku on Track to Be Jets' Next Prospect Success
August 28th, 2018 The 2015 NHL draft class will be best known for its top two selections, Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. Winnipeg Jets fans can point to Kyle Connor - taken at 17th overall - and Jack Roslovic - selected 25th overall - as steals. Yet, the real steal of the 2015 NHL Draft may have come via Winnipeg's second-to-last pick, when they took...
Kristian Vesalainen Belongs in North America
August 28th, 2018 Winnipeg Jets prospect Kristian Vesalainen signed his entry-level contract on Sunday, August 26 after a summer of speculation he might like to stay in Finland. As it turns out, he still has that option. That doesn't mean he should take it. The Jets first round pick in 2017 at 24th overall played better than his draft position in...
The Winnipeg Jets Won the 2015 NHL Draft
August 24th, 2018 The Winnipeg Jets have a well-earned reputation as draft day wizards, and nowhere was this reputation more evident or more appropriate than in Sunrise, Florida in 2015. In fact, it may prove to be one of the most complete drafts of the modern era. With a pair of franchise players leading off the day on June 26 and incredible depth...
Enstrom Likely Done With Winnipeg Jets
May 26th, 2018 Toby Enstrom has been a good foot soldier for the Winnipeg Jets on the back end. While his offensive totals never approached that of his Atlanta Thrashers days, he was a calm, effective puck mover. The Jets were undoubtedly better with him on the ice this year. All that, however, may be soon coming to an end. Enstrom's contract is up,...
3 Moose Poised to Join Jets
May 1st, 2018 Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff is rightly and regularly heralded by hockey pundits and fans for his wizardry at the draft table. His patient, draft-and-develop approach has finally paid off. His team, comprised primarily of homegrown players like Mark Scheifele, Adam Lowry, Patrik Laine, Kyle Connor, Josh Morrissey,...
