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2025-12-05, 16:13NHL Prospect ReportWHL Stock Watch: Nathan Behm is emerging as an elite WHL scorer
Nathan Behm, Carter Bear, Max Curran, Jonas Woo, and more feature in this month's WHL Stock Watch.
2025-11-11, 21:25NHL Prospect ReportSweden Stock Watch: Alfons Freij's puck-moving game impressing with Timrå
Jimmy Hamrin takes a look at the top performing prospects in Sweden, led by Winnipeg Jets prospect Alfons Freij.
2025-09-24, 16:23NHLElite Prospects top 30 defencemen going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 defenders for this upcoming season.
2025-09-23, 15:19NHLElite Prospects top 30 centres going into the 2025-26 NHL season
It says something about just how astounding Connor McDavid’s first ten seasons in the NHL have been that a 122-point pace regular season followed by a run to the Cup...
2025-09-22, 17:38NHLElite Prospects top 30 wingers going into the 2025-26 NHL season
JFresh breaks down the top-30 wingers ahead of the 2025-26 NHL season.
2025-09-17, 12:56NHL ProspectsIvan Demidov highlights standouts from the Montreal Prospects Showdown
Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Winnipeg's top prospects faced off at the Bell Centre over the weekend. Hadi Kalakeche breaks down the Prospects Showdown's key standouts.
2025-08-29, 10:59Prospect Pool RankingsElite Prospects 2025 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 25-ranked Winnipeg Jets
Our prospects break down the prospect pool for the 25th-ranked Winnipeg Jets.
2025-08-20, 13:48NHL ProspectsRanking the NHL's top 100 affiliated prospects ahead of the 2025-26 season
With another summer nearing its end, it's time for our top 100 NHL-affiliated prospect rankings.
2025-06-25, 14:03NHLWhat We’re Hearing: 2025 Draft Rumours Abound at LA Live
Cam Robinson shares some of what he's hearing while on scene in LA ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft.
2025-06-24, 14:48NHLElite Prospects transaction grades for the 2025 offseason
Don't you just love a grade, on a signing or a trade?
2025-06-11, 19:01NHLJonathan Toews Skating In Minnesota as Decision Looms
Cam Robinson reports that Jonathan Toews is skating in Minnesota, but do the Wild have a chance at signing him?
2025-05-19, 23:21NHLWhat We Learned: The Toronto Maple Leafs should blow it up
These guys gotta go!
2025-05-19, 13:21NHLWhere do the 2025 Winnipeg Jets go from here?
Same old problems. Maybe time to try a new solution? (The previous solution was "not doing anything.")
2025-05-07, 18:47NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Winnipeg Jets vs. Dallas Stars
JFresh previews the Stars vs. Jets second round playoff series.
2025-04-17, 17:12NHLThe official 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs "It would be cool if they won" rankings
It would be at least kinda cool if any team won the Stanley Cup, but let's be honest: Some outcomes would be cooler than others.
2025-04-17, 04:24NHL2025 Stanley Cup Playoff Preview: Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues
Jfresh breaks down the Round 1 series between the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues.
2025-04-03, 16:54NHLTake Town: The Washington Capitals and Alex Ovechkin's all-time goal chase
I have been thinking about the Washington Capitals a lot lately for reasons that ought to be obvious.
2025-04-01, 14:09NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Jimmy Snuggerud entering NHL in fine form
Jimmy Snuggerud's impending NHL debut, Stian Solberg's impressive AHL start, and more in this week's Roundup.
2025-03-22, 16:14NHL ProspectsElite Prospects' 2025 under-23 organizational ranking
After breaking down the top-100 under-23 players on the planet, it's time to look at which NHL teams have the best crops of talent in that demographic.
2025-03-19, 12:38NHLElite Prospects' 2025 Top 100 Under-23 Skaters Ranking
Ranking the hockey's best young talent: Who stands out, who’s rising, and what it means for the future.
2025-03-18, 13:50NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: David Reinbacher gearing up for AHL playoff run
David Reinbacher, Will Smith, a top 2026 prospect you need to know, and more in this week's Roundup.
2025-03-10, 14:41NHLWhat We Learned: After quiet deadline, the Winnipeg Jets are playing a dangerous game
The Jets didn't improve much at the deadline, but their Central Division opponents sure did. Are they headed for another playoff disaster?
2025-02-23, 19:30NHLWhat We Learned: Four Nations performances could impact NHL awards
Should voters think about Four Nations when they give out NHL awards? No. Will they? Well...
2025-02-19, 16:42Washington CapitalsNotable prospects who could move at the NHL trade deadline
David St-Louis looks at the notable prospects that could be moved at the trade deadline.
2025-02-11, 16:25NHL Prospect ReportRinkside Roundup: Igor Chernyshov is unstoppable to start his OHL career
Igor Chernyshov's blazing start, Sam Harris' big weekend, Berkly Catton's continued success, and more in this week's Roundup.
2025-01-14, 19:13NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Hart Trophy
Who have been the 10 most valuable players in the NHL so far this season?
2025-01-10, 18:16NHLBreaking down the top candidates for the Vezina Trophy
Who are the 10 best goalies in the league so far this season?
2024-12-27, 13:03Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Kevin He making history
Kevin He has made history as the first Chinese-born player to sign an NHL contract. Now it's time to evaluate what his potential long-term impact could be. Victor Nuño has the details.
2024-12-07, 16:40NHLPower Feelings: Ring-a-Ding-Ding!
To the tune of that "Flashdance" song: Power Feelings.
2024-12-02, 19:24NHLWhat We Learned: The New York Rangers at a crossroads
The Rangers' problems are self-inflicted and maybe not fixable.
2024-11-18, 01:40Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the Waiver Wire (Week 7)
Cam Robinson is back again to provide a bevy of options to satisfy your waiver wire needs.
2024-11-07, 14:36Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Josh Morrissey is for real
Josh Morrissey is off to a torrid start to the year and Michael Clifford explains how and why owners should be excited for it to continue.
2024-11-03, 18:42NHLElite Prospects 3 Stars: Mr. November
Who's the new blue blood?
2024-11-01, 16:14NHLElite Prospects Power Feelings: Don't get scared
*Dracula voice* I vant to read your taaaakes
2024-10-28, 14:55Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire (Week 4)
Cam Robinson returns to bring you a bushel of waiver wire options to help pump up your fantasy rosters for the week.
2024-10-25, 20:23NHLElite Prospects 3 Stars: The Central Division is pretty damn good, isn't it?
The Central Division is all we should be talking about.
2024-10-25, 16:55Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Five turnaround options
Michael Clifford provides five turnaround options for your fantasy squad.
2024-10-17, 04:18Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Role Changes - Defender Edition
Michael Clifford checks in on a handful of defenders who have seen their roles altered this season.
2024-09-17, 19:45NHLThe Crease Index: Ranking all 32 NHL teams long-term outlook in-goal
Sean Shapiro ranks the long-term outlook in-goal for all 32 NHL franchises.
2024-09-13, 18:30NHLEP Rinkside's top 15 goalies going into the 2024-25 NHL season
Sean Shapiro ranks the 15 best goalies going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-09-12, 20:45NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best defencemen going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-09-10, 22:15NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 right wingers going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best right wingers going into the 2024-25 NHL season.
2024-09-09, 22:15NHLEP Rinkside's top 20 left wingers going into the 2024-25 NHL season
JFresh ranks the 20 best left wingers in the NHL going into the 2024-25 season.
2024-08-25, 18:15Prospect Pool RankingsEP Rinkside 2024 NHL Prospect Pool Rankings: No. 22-ranked Winnipeg Jets
Mitch Brown takes you through the 22nd-ranked Winnipeg Jets prospect pool with scouting reports and tools grades on its 15 best players
2024-08-22, 21:15NHLWhat the Rutger McGroarty trade means for the Pittsburgh Penguins, Winnipeg Jets
We knew the trade was coming, but we didn't think it'd be a win for both teams.
2024-05-01, 05:03NHLWhere do the Winnipeg Jets go from here?
They're not bad, but as playoff teams go, they're probably not good enough, either.
2024-04-29, 17:45NHLWhat We Learned: Winnipeg Jets' goaltending issues are chicken-and-egg
Connor Hellebuyck hasn't been good enough, but it's not like the Winnipeg Jets are making his life all that easy either.
2024-04-29, 14:44NHLNHL Playoff Daily: The Washington Capitals short postseason is over
The New York Rangers dispatched the Washington Capitals in four games, and now there are only 15 teams remaining.
2024-04-22, 16:45NHLNHL Playoff Daily: The Colorado Avalanche have a goalie problem.
Sean Shapiro brings you the need-to-know details each weekday morning of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
2024-04-18, 16:45NHL2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Preview: Colorado Avalanche vs. Winnipeg Jets
The tale of the tape for the Colorado Avalanche and Winnipeg Jets first-round series in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
2024-04-18, 03:06Fantasy HockeyPlayoff Pool Primer: Uncovering the sleepers
Wake up, babe. It's time to find those sleepers. Victor Nuño identifies a bushel of candidates who could slip through the draft cracks and be waiting for you to scoop them up.
2024-04-03, 13:53Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Feature: Brad Lambert's unique development path
Victor Nuño discusses the unique path Brad Lambert has travelled and how appealing the result appears to be.
2024-03-22, 04:28Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: We're talking about prospects?
Cam Robinson has an eye toward the future while he outlines a fistful of youngsters who are showing clear signs of things to come.
2024-03-18, 16:37NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: As the NHL expansion wheel turns Atlanta has a real chance
Sean Shapiro takes a look around the NHL in his weekly column, focusing particularly on how and when the NHL will go to 33 or even 34 teams.
2024-03-11, 17:45NHLWho improved the most at the 2024 Trade Deadline?
Rinkside analytics columnist JFresh looks at which teams improved the most at the 2024 NHL trade deadline.
2024-03-09, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Implications from the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline
Cam Robinson breaks down all of the major moves from the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline and how they could shake the fantasy landscape.
2024-03-09, 01:00NHLThe big takeaways from the 2024 NHL trade deadline
Dimitri Filipovic breaks down the most important things to take away from this year's trade deadline by looking at the moves that mattered most and what we learned along the way.
2024-03-01, 17:45NHLTaking Stock: A look at the Winnipeg Jets prospect trade chips ahead of 2024 deadline
David St-Louis, Mitch Brown, Lassi Alanen, and J.D. Burke team up to give an updated look at the Winnipeg Jets prospect pool ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline.
2024-02-24, 20:45NHLUnnumbered Thoughts: The race in the Central to avoid Connor Hellebuyck
Sean Shapiro take his weekly look at the NHL, focusing on the race in the Central Division.
2024-02-22, 14:00NHLFilm Room: Gabe Vilardi's impact on the Jets results and playing style
Dimitri Filipovic takes a look at the impact Gabe Vilardi has had on the Jets, and why his playing style is creating the types of results it has in Winnipeg this season.
2024-02-19, 04:59Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 19
Cam Robinson returns for another rousing round of mining the waiver wire. He does the digging so you can unearth the gems.
2024-02-06, 14:00NHL Prospect ReportOHL Stock Watch: London Knights' top players getting hot in the second half
The OHL Stock Watch highlights the play of just about everyone on the London Knights, Calum Ritchie, Zayne Parekh, Colby Barlow, and Ethan Miedema.
2024-01-16, 17:45NHLThe Winnipeg Jets are the surprise success story of the 2023-24 season, but are they for real?
The Winnipeg Jets are one of the NHL's best teams, and nobody saw it coming. This is how they've made it happen.
2024-01-12, 17:14NHLEP Rinkside 3 Stars: It was all about the "breaking news" this week
Big week for all the news freaks out there.
2024-01-04, 16:08NHLTake Town: The gaps are opening out West, but shouldn't the Dallas Stars be better?
Ryan Lambert's resolution for 2024? Being chill about my takes.
2024-01-01, 12:18Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Focus: Mining the waiver wire on Week 13
Cam Robinson takes you down the rabbit hole to unearth some potential fantasy hockey waiver wire assets.
2023-12-05, 00:20NHL Prospect ReportAHL Stock Watch: Alex Turcotte finally hitting his stride with Ontario Reign
The December AHL Stock Watch highlights the performances of Alex Turcotte, Brad Lambert, Victor Södertsröm, Drew Helleson, and Xavier Bourgault.
2023-11-30, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: What specific improvements are helping these forwards explode offensively
Michael Clifford checks in on some forwards who have accelerated their games in a hurry this season. Is it sustainable?
2023-11-27, 17:46NHLWhat We Learned: How good are the Winnipeg Jets?
The Jets have won a lot of games lately. But there are some problems.
2023-11-27, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Focus: Mining the waiver wire - projecting the unprojectable
Cam Robinson unearths a bushel of fantasy hockey waiver wire candidates for the upcoming week of action.
2023-10-27, 17:01Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Roundup: Which prospects have found early success this season?
Prospect Roundup Time!With the NHL well underway, we’re starting to get a gauge on who is hot and who is not. It’s on every highlight pack, every radio show, and...
2023-10-24, 13:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Features: The uncertainty of Cole Perfetti
The uncertainty regarding Cole Perfetti's fantasy stock has become palpable. The Winnipeg forward managed a respectable 30 points in 51 games during his rookie season in 2022-23, but as he enters...
2023-10-11, 20:00NHLTake Town: This is going great
This week's trip to Take Town has us taking stops at the Winnipeg Jets locking themselves into this core, teams looking to make trades, and pride tape.
2023-10-10, 13:53NHL32 Boring Predictions for the 2023-24 NHL season
Who needs bold predictions? Sean Shapiro brings you the boring ones that will actually happen this season.
2023-10-09, 19:44NHLWinnipet Jets sign Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele to identical seven-year contract extensions
The Winnipeg Jets have locked up two of their core players to identical seven-year contract extensions. J.D. Burke has more.
2023-10-09, 14:45NHL ProspectsStock Watch: Reviewing the performance of Western Conference prospects in the preseason
David St-Louis reviews the performance of each Western Conference team's top prospects in the 2023-24 preseason.
2023-10-05, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Forecast: EP Training Camp Stock Risers
Training camps and exhibition games don’t always mean a lot in fantasy hockey, except when they do. There are always important offensive roles up for grabs like a top-line spot...
2023-10-04, 14:00Fantasy HockeyFantasy Hockey Season Primer: The Central Division
The Central Division has the most exciting rookie we have seen in the NHL since Connor McDavid. There is also loads of talent at all positions, plus a legitimate threat...