Thoughts on the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose, and the National Hockey League
The Winnipeg Jets record at the time of this evaluation was 18 – 18 – 5.
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…]
Conner Bleackley —League: WHL Team: Red Deer Rebels
Position: Center Shoots: Right
DOB: Feb. 7, 1996 Birthplace: High River, AB
Height: 6′ Weight: 202
2012-13 Stats: Games: 66 G: 9 A: 9 Pts: 18 PIM: 28 Plus/Minus: -4
2013-14 Stats: Games: 71 G: 29 A: 39 Pts: 68 PIM: 48 Plus/Minus: +3
Conner Bleackley plays in the Western Hockey League for the Red Deer Rebels.
Winnipeg Hockey Talk’s evaluations of the 2014 NHL Entry Draft top prospects continue today with our featured prospect Connor Bleackley [Read more…]
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…]
It is with great sadness that I announce to the readers of Winnipeg Hockey Talk and Arizona Hockey Talk, my mom (Emily Kasprick) passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2013. She died peacefully with her family at her side. [Read more…]
Once again, twitter was the vehicle for some stimulating debate during some downtime. It started with a tweet saying there was more skill in the Eastern Conference. Well I agreed with that comment. Further to my argument, I am of the opinion that the best team doesn’t necessarily have the best players. Of course, I was rebuffed on both counts otherwise I wouldn’t be writing about it. [Read more…]
