WST | Winnipeg Jets Prospect Breakdown with Scott Wheeler
Wheeler explains why the Jets have a solid group of βB+β level prospects.
Lots of Jets prospect talk with @connorhrabchak.bsky.social on @sportstalkwpg.bsky.social in his discussion with @scottcwheeler.bsky.social covering:
- strength of the Jets prospect pool
- Salomonsson
- Yager
- Barlow
- Boumediene
- Walton
- He
- Freij
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14.10.2025 23:55 β π 5 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
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Top FIVE Winnipeg Jets Prospects 2025
Video: @connorhrabchak.bsky.social discussed his Top Five Winnipeg Jets Prospects - watch on YouTube youtu.be/NuDXb0aKP1M
23.07.2025 14:15 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Hart Trophy and third Vezina Trophy cements Jetsβ Connor Hellebuyck as one of the greats of this era
The 32-year-old goaltender keeps achieving greater heights
Hart Trophy and third Vezina Trophy cements Jetsβ Connor Hellebuyck as one of the greats of this era
Latest from @connorhrabchak.bsky.social
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13.06.2025 00:54 β π 13 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
4 intriguing Winnipeg Jetsβ offseason storylines
Connor outlines some intriguing storylines to keep an eye on.
What four Jets storylines are you watching this offseason?
@connorhrabchak.bsky.social has identified these are his:
- Will Jonathan Toews be a Jet?
- 2026 free agent extensions
- Does D look same next season?
- Does Wpg use it's 2025 1st rounder?
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02.06.2025 17:38 β π 6 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
4 intriguing Winnipeg Jetsβ offseason storylines
Connor outlines some intriguing storylines to keep an eye on.
The #NHLJets have a busy offseason ahead of them.
My latest for @illegalcurve.bsky.social looks at 4 intriguing offseason storylines, outside of the obvious pending UFAs and RFAs.
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02.06.2025 18:17 β π 5 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Thanks for pointing that out. Sorry about that, I must have not seen the tab for same/different teams.
FWIW, my points on a potential deal remain the same whether it's 7x$8.8M or 8x$9.3M.
25.05.2025 15:36 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Winnipeg Jets face a pivotal offseason after a successful 2024-25 season
A big summer ahead for the organization.
βOur goal is to win a Stanley Cup, so thereβs a lot of work to be done.β
After a successful 2024-25 season, the Winnipeg Jets face a pivotal offseason.
My latest for @illegalcurve.bsky.social previews the fascinating #NHLJets offseason ahead.
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23.05.2025 15:37 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 6 takeaways: 3 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jetsβ season ends in Dallas with a 2-1 loss in OT
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
"Iβm so proud of him. His dad would be so proud of him. He wanted to win so bad.β - Scott Arniel
My final #NHLJets piece of the season for @illegalcurve.bsky.social covers Mark Scheifele, who played through tragedy, and even scored a goal for his dad.
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18.05.2025 18:16 β π 29 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 5 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets dominate the Dallas Stars in must-win game
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
The day after a game we get some next day thoughts from @connorhrabchak.bsky.social who had four following the Game 5 win by the Jets over the Stars.
Check them out here
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16.05.2025 14:30 β π 6 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 5 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets dominate the Dallas Stars in must-win game
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
Nikolaj Ehlers = playoff performer
His fourth and fifth goals of the series powered the #NHLJets to an impressive 4-0 win last night.
More on Ehlers, Hellebuyck, and the power play in my full Game 5 takeaways for @illegalcurve.bsky.social.
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16.05.2025 16:38 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0
Game 4 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets get pushed to the brink of elimination
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
The Jets are coming back to Winnipeg down 3-1.
My latest for @illegalcurve.bsky.social covers takeaways from Game 4, discusses the #NHLJets facing elimination, and much more.
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14.05.2025 14:52 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 2 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets even the series with a 4-0 shutout
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
The day after a game we get some next day thoughts from @connorhrabchak.bsky.social
He had four after the Jets big Game 2 win over the Stars.
Check them out:
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10.05.2025 15:37 β π 9 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 2 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets even the series with a 4-0 shutout
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
Bad news for the rest of the NHL β Connor Hellebuyck seems to have turned a corner.
βYou could tell he was feeling it tonightβ - #NHLJets Josh Morrissey
More on Hellebuyck and 4 full takeaways for @illegalcurve.bsky.social: illegalcurve.com/game-2-takea...
10.05.2025 16:08 β π 13 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Game 1 takeaways: 3 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets lose 3-2 to begin Round 2
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
Win or lose the day after a Jets game we get some next day thoughts from @connorhrabchak.bsky.social
He had three from Game 1 loss to Stars covering:
- physicality way down in Game 1
- Rantanen takes the game over
- Jets PP goes 0-for-4
Check them out:
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08.05.2025 15:21 β π 6 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Five keys to the Winnipeg Jetsβ second round series against the Dallas Stars
Connor gets you ready with these keys to the series.
Still over 24 hours to go before puck drop in Game 1 between the Jets and Stars.
Thankfully @connorhrabchak.bsky.social gives his five keys to the Winnipeg Jetsβ second round series against the Dallas Stars.
Check them out:
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07.05.2025 01:04 β π 3 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Five keys to the Winnipeg Jetsβ second round series against the Dallas Stars
Connor gets you ready with these keys to the series.
Coming off a miracle in Game 7 vs STL, the Jets are focused on round two.
The Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars are set to meet in the playoffs for the first time.
In my latest for @illegalcurve.bsky.social, I outlined 5 keys to the series for the #NHLJets.
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07.05.2025 00:39 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 7 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets win 4-3 in double overtime
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
There was quite a bit to takeaway from last night's historic Game 7 victory by the Jets in Winnipeg.
Thankfully @connorhrabchak.bsky.social spent some time giving you his four next day thoughts.
Check them out here:
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05.05.2025 15:01 β π 11 π 3 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 7 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets win 4-3 in double overtime
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
The #NHLJets put together one of the most improbable Game 7 comebacks in NHL history last night, led by Cole Perfetti's 2G performance.
βItβs hard to put into wordsβ - Adam Lowry
More in my Game 7 takeaways for @illegalcurve.bsky.social.
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05.05.2025 16:17 β π 17 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 5 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets push the Blues to the brink of elimination
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
Losing Mark Scheifele, it was going to take a full team effort for the #NHLJets to win Game 5.
Depth players stepped up, Namestnikov played well as 1C, and the Samberg-Pionk pairing dominated their minutes.
More on Game 5 for @illegalcurve.bsky.social ‡οΈ
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01.05.2025 16:30 β π 4 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Nikolaj Ehlers was skating on the ice ahead of today's #NHLJets practice π
Scott Arniel said that he will join the group tomorrow in a yellow, non-contact jersey.
29.04.2025 21:24 β π 10 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Winnipeg Jets have their top line back together ahead of game 5
Ahead of game 5 the Jets will get a big boost to their top line.
The Winnipeg Jets have their top line of Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi back for Game 5.
The biggest area where Gabriel Vilardi can make an impact is on Winnipeg's power play (16.3%).
More from today's #NHLJets skate in my latest for @illegalcurve.bsky.social: illegalcurve.com/the-winnipeg...
29.04.2025 21:23 β π 10 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0
Connor Hellebuyck needs to be better, and he knows it.
As the series shifts back to Winnipeg for Game 5, there were plenty of areas for improvement covered in my latest for @illegalcurve.bsky.social, with news and notes from today's #NHLJets optional skate.
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28.04.2025 21:16 β π 7 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 2 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets defeat the St. Louis Blues 2-1
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
There was plenty to takeaway from the game 2 victory by Winnipeg over St. Louis.
We get four thoughts from @connorhrabchak.bsky.social the day following the 2-1 win by the Jets.
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22.04.2025 17:38 β π 7 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 1 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets defeat the St. Louis Blues 5-3
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, and Alex Iafallo had a fantastic Game 1.
βWhen you go head-to-head against top players, you have to be at your best.β - Scott Arniel
More in my Game 1 takeaways for @illegalcurve.bsky.social
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20.04.2025 20:58 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Winnipeg Jets Gabriel Vilardi skating in a non-contact uniform at an optional practice
Number 13 on the ice today following his team's game 1 win.
Jets Gabriel Vilardi skating in a non-contact uniform at an optional practice as per IC correspondent @connorhrabchak.bsky.social
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20.04.2025 17:11 β π 23 π 2 π¬ 0 π 0
Game 1 takeaways: 4 thoughts as the Winnipeg Jets defeat the St. Louis Blues 5-3
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on the game.
There was plenty to think about following the Jets and Blues game to open the series.
Which is just what @connorhrabchak.bsky.social did in his latest next day takeaways. He shared four thoughts after the 5-3 victory.
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20.04.2025 15:12 β π 8 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Six keys to the Winnipeg Jetsβ first round series against the St. Louis Blues
Connor gets you ready with these keys to the series.
Six keys to the Winnipeg Jets' first round series against the St. Louis Blues.
@connorhrabchak.bsky.social gets you ready with his thoughts prior to game 1.
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18.04.2025 15:01 β π 5 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
Today on WST πβοΈ
Our #NHLJets conversation with Dimitri Filipovic will premiere right after the big show. See you at ~3:20.
14.04.2025 17:17 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
WST | Winnipeg Jets Week in Review
Looking back at the week that was in Jetsland.
Jets Week in Review with @connorhrabchak.bsky.social for @sportstalkwpg.bsky.social after a big week for the NHL club of Winnipeg.
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14.04.2025 17:09 β π 4 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
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