Jake Virtanen: 2014 Top Prospect

JakeVirtanenJake Virtanen — 

League:  WHL     Team:  Calgary Hitman

Position:  RW     Shoots:  Right

DOB:  Aug.17, 1996     Birthplace:  Abbotsford, BC

Height: 6’1     Weight:  210

2012-13 Stats:  GP:  62   G:  16  A:  18   Pts:  34  PIM:  67   Plus/Minus  +25

2013-14 Stats:  GP:  71   G:  45  A:  26   Pts:  71  PIM:  100   Plus/Minus  +23

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The Winnipeg Jets Defensive System?

Is The Winnipeg Jets Defensive System New?

Or Is It Just Better Execution Of The Old System?

Or Do The Jets Have A System? 

I’ve been watching hockey long enough and heard enough post-game interviews from coaches and players alike to know that something fishy is going on in Jetsville. [Read more…]

Winnipeg Jets Def & Goal 1st Quarter Grades

Winnipeg  Jets Report Card For The Defencemen And Goaltenders — 

The Winnipeg  Jets defencemen have all had stretches where they have struggled and stretches where they have played well.  This has been the trademark of this team since it’s arrival in Winnipeg. There are very good individual pieces in this group but collectively Winnipeg hockey fans haven’t seen the best this group has to offer as a WHOLE unit.   [Read more…]

Winnipeg Jets Forwards Quarter Pole Report Card

Winnipeg  Jets First Quarter Report Card — 

My grading system is simply based on  “what you see is what you get”.  Not very scientific.  After years of coaching and scouting I just look at the game a little differently than I used to as a fan. [Read more…]

Top Five Defencemen in the Western Conference

Winnipeg Hockey Talk Fan Poll —

Who Are The Top Five Defencemen In The Western Conference?

I was watching a hockey game the other night and one of the announcers mentioned that a certain defenceman (to be named later) could be a  Norris Trophy candidate this season. [Read more…]

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