Dylan DeMelo Locked Up For Four More Years

October 7, 2020 by

The Winnipeg Jets sign Dylan DeMelo to a four-year deal –

The Winnipeg Jets have signed pending UFA defenceman Dylan DeMelo to a four-year contract extension with an average annual value of $3,000,000.  DeMelo also has a limited NTC in each of the four years.

Dylan DeMelo was acquired from the Ottawa Senators on February 18, 2020 for a 2020 3rd round draft pick.
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Winnipeg Jets Land Cole Perfetti With The 10th Overall Pick

October 7, 2020 by

Center brings high-end skill to Winnipeg Jets prospect pool – 

The Winnipeg Jets hope they’ve finally found a solution for their second-line center spot.  The Jets, have tried plugging the 2C hole with rentals in recent years. [Read more…]

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Winnipeg Jets Select Cole Perfetti Tenth Overall

October 6, 2020 by

Winnipeg Jets have center Cole Perfetti drop into their laps at #10 – 

The Winnipeg Jets used their first-round pick, #10 overall to select center Cole Perfetti from the Saginaw Spirit of the OHL.    [Read more…]

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Connor Hellebuyck Is One HELLEva Goaltender And A Vezina Trophy Winner

September 22, 2020 by

Connor Hellebuyck named Vezina Trophy winner –

After being a Vezina Trophy runner-up in 2017-18 there was no denying Connor Hellebuyck this season as he was named the 2019-20 Vezina Trophy winner on Monday.  The Vezina Trophy is awarded to the NHL goaltender judged to be the best at his position and Helle is a very deserving winner.

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Why The Winnipeg Jets Were Winners On Deadline Day

February 25, 2020 by

The Jets stood pat and did nothing at the NHL Trade Deadline — but is that really a bad thing?

On the weekend, I wrote an article where I said I suspected the Jets might be buyers at the deadline and listed five players I thought they should go after.  Two of those five players ended up being moved, but neither of them to Winnipeg.  In fact, the Jets didn’t make a single move.  But was it really wise to do NOTHING when you’re a hockey club on the cusp of making the playoffs?  Perhaps some added players can push you into the playoffs?  Once you’re at the dance, can’t anything happen? While this is all true, GM Kevin Cheveldayoff made the right decision to stay idle on Monday. [Read more…]

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