Embed from Getty Images The Winnipeg Jets inked 2015 first round pick Jack Roslovic to a three year entry level contract on Monday. Roslovic played his past season for the Miami-Ohio Redhawks and with him signed to an entry level contract, his NCCA eligibility is gone and now it’s up in the air where he suits up next fall. Roslovic has…
While the NHL season may have just ended, it’s time to turn the page and look ahead to the upcoming 2016-2017 season. With July 1st fast approaching and the draft even sooner on the 24th, the NHL offseason is in full swing. Now, will the Jets be making much noise in this years offseason? What they decide…
Rumours have been flying left and right with what the Winnipeg Jets are going to do with Jacob Trouba. This hasn’t been an irrational and baseless sequence of speculation, there is lots of uncertainty with Trouba. The restricted free agent has a high ceiling and could become a great defenseman in the league, there isn’t much doubt…
Embed from Getty Images Two of the Jets most promising players are due for a raise this offseason. Mark Scheifele and Jacob Trouba’s entry level contract’s are set to expire and there is lots of decision making to be had with the two restricted free agents. Will the Jets lock both for the long term? What could each player…
Winnipeg Jets defenseman Grant Clitsome announced his retirement today due to lingering injuries that kept him out for the entire 2015-2016 season. “It’s tough when something unexpected, and out of your control, suddenly ends your career.” Clitsome said. “Despite the circumstances, am very grateful to have had the opportunity to fulfil my childhood dream and play in the…
The Jets are one of nine teams right now that don’t have a captain heading in to next season. Since the Andrew Ladd trade, there has been many different takes on who should be the Jets next captain. Will the Jets go with a seasoned veteran that has been with the franchise since it’s move to Winnipeg? Or will the Jets…
Embed from Getty Images Pascal Vincent has been named the new head coach for the Manitoba Moose. Vincent served as one of the Winnipeg Jets assistant coaches for the last five seasons. Before then, Vincent was a bench boss in the QMJHL for the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles from 2000-2008 and more recently the Montreal Juniors…
On February 25th 2016, the Winnipeg Jets 2.0 traded the only captain they have ever known. The Jets traded Andrew Ladd, Jay Harrison and Matt Fraser to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Marko Dano, a first round draft pick in 2016 and a conditional 2018 draft pick. The deal did not catch fans by surprise, seeing as the…
Embed from Getty Images The Jets need for a true left-handed defensemen has became increasingly evident over the last few years. With Jacob Trouba playing on his off wing far too often and with the abilities of Toby Enstrom deteriorating, it’s clear that the Jets need to make an upgrade on their left side defense. While Kevin Cheveldayoff may not be the…
