Deadline Acquisitions Impacts & Star Performances
Also, a look at the biggest draft misses since 2016, and more!
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In today’s edition, we have a look at the Jets vs. Rangers game, Manitoba Moose’s playoff push, early returns on the deadline acquisitions, and more.
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Jets’ Scheifele & Hellebuyck Dominate in Win Over Rangers
March 20, 2024 by Connor Hrabchak
Oct. 9th, 2023… That was when the Winnipeg Jets announced dual extensions for Mark Schefiele and Connor Hellebuyck, who committed to the franchise long-term. Fast forward 68 games, on arguably the biggest stage in the NHL, Madison Square Garden in New York, the Jets’ biggest stars dominated the New York Rangers as they came away with a 4-2 victory on Tuesday evening.
Moose Back in AHL Playoff Conversation Amid Strong Stretch
March 20, 2024 by Declan Schroeder
Once on pace for their worst season in franchise history, the Manitoba Moose find themselves back in the Calder Cup playoff race.
Winnipeg Jets’ First-Round Draft Misses Since 2016
March 18, 2024 by Tyler Major-McNicol
Hindsight is 20/20 and can be a bitter pill to swallow or a reason for joy. This is especially true of the NHL Entry Draft when there is always a chance that a player slips through the cracks and becomes another team’s gem. When looking back on past drafts, many general managers (GM) could either be grinning from ear to ear or shaking their fists in disgust.
Jets’ Trade-Deadline Additions Making Early Positive Impacts
March 17, 2024 by Declan Schroeder
The Winnipeg Jets have played three games since their trade-deadline additions arrived in Winnipeg. It’s time to take a look at how each of them have done so far and the roles they have played since joining the lineup for the stretch run.
Jets’ Inability to Beat Playoff Teams Is Becoming a Concern
March 14, 2024 by Connor Hrabchak
Since the calendar flipped to 2024, the Winnipeg Jets are 3-8 against playoff opponents. That in itself is concerning, but what has Jets fans up in arms recently, is how they are losing these big-ticket games. A 4-1 loss to the Stars in Dallas where the team came out flat, a 5-0 loss to the Vancouver Canucks on Hockey Night in Canada, and just last night, a deflating 4-2 loss to the red-hot Nashville Predators, who are surging up the Western Conference standings and haven’t lost in regulation since Feb. 15th.