Jets' Picking 37th & Hearing from Scott Arniel
Also, a look Gabriel Vilardi's season, and more!
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Winnipeg Jets 2023-24 Report Cards: Gabriel Vilardi
May 28, 2024 by Declan Schroeder
Gabriel Vilardi came as advertised in his first season with the Winnipeg Jets and displayed some stellar skills. Unfortunately, he also came as advertised regarding his propensity for getting injured.
Jets’ Head Coach Scott Arniel Praises Youth & Analytics
May 27, 2024 by Connor Hrabchak
The Winnipeg Jets introduced Scott Arniel as the new head coach of the organization on Monday morning, and in his introductory press conference, he said all the right things. After stepping in for Rick Bowness, who guided the Jets to a 52-24-6 record a season ago, Arniel said he wants to remain a strong five-on-five team while improving drastically in the special teams department.
NHL History Shows Jets Will Get Value With 37th Pick in 2024 Draft
May 27, 2024 by Brian Finlayson
With the Montreal Canadiens keeping the fifth slot after the NHL Draft Lottery, the Winnipeg Jets, who acquired the Canadiens’ second-round pick in the Pierre-Luc Dubois trade, will now pick 37th. Many will look for value picks, and they can most certainly be found.
4 Former Thrashers Still Active in the NHL
May 27, 2024 by Declan Schroeder
Now more than a decade removed from the Thrashers’ move to Winnipeg, the number of former Thrashers left in the NHL has dwindled to four, with only three actively playing in 2023-24. Here’s a look at each of them, in alphabetical order, and what they’ve done since leaving the Peach State.