Planning An NHL Heist: The James Neal Trade

Looking Back at the James Neal and Matt Niskanen for Alex Goligoski Trade

February 21, 2011:

The Dallas Stars traded forward James Neal and defenceman Matt Niskanen to the Pittsburgh Penguins for defenceman Alex Goligoski. [Read more…]

My Favourite 2013-2014 Winnipeg Jets

My Favourite 2013-2014 Winnipeg Jets, For Different Reasons —

Well the Winnipeg Jets season is over and there are many months to bask in the inglorious times of being a Jets fan.  No playoffs again and a REALLY extended “summer” when compared to last year’s lockout season. [Read more…]

Anton Karlsson: 2014 NHL Top Prospect

AntonKarlsson150Anton Karlsson — 

League:  J20 SuperElit   Team:  Frolunda J20

Position:  LW/RW     Shoots:  Left

DOB:  Aug. 3, 1996     Birthplace:  Lerum, Sweden 

Height: 6’2     Weight:  195

2013-14  Stats:  Games: 28   G: 12   A: 10  Pts:  22  PIM: 88 Plus/Minus:  +3

Anton Karlsson plays for Frolunda in the J20 SuperElit (Swedish Junior League).

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Winnipeg Jets Year End Grades: Def & Goal

Winnipeg Jets Final Quarter Report Card: Defence and Goal — 

The Winnipeg Jets finished their third season in River City with a record of 37 – 35 – 10.  The Winnipeg  Jets defensive corp went through a bit of a makeover during the third quarter of the season and during the final quarter were a patchwork group of third pairing defence led by Mark Stuart who was actually playing up in the lineup due to the fact he was paired with super rookie Jacob Trouba.

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Winnipeg Jets Year End Report Card: Forwards

Winnipeg Jets Report Card for the Final Quarter: Forwards — 

The Winnipeg Jets season is over and they have missed the playoffs again albeit in the tougher Western Conference.  I also must point out that the Western Conference lost the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings to the Eastern Conference and the Jets competition was reduced by two good teams, so where does this season compare to the previous two years?  The Winnipeg Jets record after 82 games was  37 – 35 – 10.  Eight games below the real .500.  Usually a real .500 will get you into the playoffs, so they weren’t really all that far away.  [Read more…]