Winnipeg Jets

Winnipeg Jets

Team Depth Chart of NHL Prospects
Strengths
  • Depth at all positions
  • Lots of size on forward and defense
Weaknesses
  • No high-end goaltending prospects
  • Dropoff in talent at most positions
  • Elite wingers

About Prospect Scores and Probability

Prospect Criteria

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Pro
Playing in N.A. Pro (NHL, AHL, ECHL, etc.)
CHL
Playing in CHL (OHL, QMJHL, WHL)
NCAA
Playing in NCAA
Europe
Playing in Europe
Junior
Playing in Junior 'A' (USHL, BCHL, AJHL, etc.)
N/A
Not Categorized Yet

Goaltenders

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Connor Hellebuyck NCAA 7.5 D
2. Eric Comrie CHL 7.5 D
3. Ed Pasquale Pro 7.0 D
4. Jamie Phillips NCAA 6.5 D
5. Juho Olkinuora Pro 6.5 D
6. Michael Hutchinson Pro 6.0 B
7. Jason Kasdorf NCAA 6.0 C

Right Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Tomas Kubalik Pro 6.5 C
2. Scott Kosmachuk CHL 6.5 C
3. Austen Brassard CHL 6.5 C
4. Axel Blomqvist CHL 6.0 C

Left Wing

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Adam Lowry Pro 7.0 C
2. Ivan Telegin Pro 7.0 D
3. Jordan Samuels-Thomas NCAA 6.5 C
4. Carl Klingberg Pro 6.5 D

Centers

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Nicolas Petan CHL 7.5 D
2. Jimmy Lodge CHL 7.0 C
3. Lukas Sutter CHL 6.5 C
4. Eric O'Dell Pro 6.5 C
5. Patrice Cormier Pro 6.5 C
6. J.C. Lipon CHL 6.5 C
7. Andrew Copp NCAA 6.5 C
8. Ryan Olsen CHL 6.5 D
9. John Albert Pro 6.0 D
10. Tanner Lane NCAA 6.0 D

Defensemen

 League Prosp. talent Prob. of success
1. Jacob Trouba Pro 8.0 C
2. Josh Morrissey CHL 7.5 C
3. Zach Redmond Pro 7.5 D
4. Brenden Kichton CHL 7.0 D
5. Julian Melchiori Pro 6.5 C
6. Peter Stoykewych NCAA 6.5 D
7. Jan Kostalek CHL 6.5 D
8. Cody Sol Pro 6.0 C
9. Brennan Serville NCAA 6.0 C
10. Ben Chiarot Pro 6.0 D
11. Aaron Harstad NCAA 6.0 D
12. Tucker Poolman Junior 6.0 D
13. Marcus Karlstrom Europe 6.0 D

Saponari grows into a leader for Northeastern

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Vinny Saponari - Northeastern University

Photo: Northeastern University forward and Winnipeg Jets prospect Vinny Saponari is currently ranked second in scoring for the Huskies, behind only Anaheim Ducks prospect Kevin Roy (courtesy of Jim Pierce)

Having a senior class that can guide a mostly younger team is crucial in not only the success of the program but also in the development of their younger players. But, over the last several years, few NCAA teams have been hit harder by non-graduating player departures than Northeastern University.

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Winnipeg Jets organization reaping benefits from 2008 NHL Draft

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Zach Bogosian - Winnipeg Jets

Photo: Drafted 3rd overall in 2008, Zach Bogosian has gradually developed into a solid top four defenseman in the NHL. (courtesy of Andy Mead/YCJ/Icon SMI)

Because the 2008 draft class produced so many big name stars, the other prospects that have yet to make the big show yet are often held to unrealistic standards, and written off as busts too soon. Zach Bogosian's future with the Jets/Thrashers franchise was in doubt at one point, and only in the 2011-12 season did he really show what the front office saw in him to take him third overall.

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NCAA college prospects notebook for December, 2012

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Corban Knight - University of North Dakota

Photo: University of North Dakota forward and Florida Panthers prospect Corban Knight had the hot scoring hand in the NCAA during the month of December (courtesy of Brace Hemmelgarn/Icon SMI)

With the first half of the 2012-13 season drawing to a close and the second half getting underway, there were plenty of prospect stories making the rounds in college hockey in December. Hockey’s Future takes a look back at the final month of the 2012 calendar year. Unless otherwise noted, all stats are current as of Dec. 31.

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Video: 2013 World Junior Championship – Seth Jones, Jacob Trouba, and Jake McCabe, USA

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Jacob Trouba - USA

Photo: USA defenseman and Winnipeg Jets prospect Jacob Trouba capped off a fine showing at the 2013 WJC with a gold medal and tournament All-Star team selection (courtesy of Chapin Landvogt/HF)

The USA completed their comeback from a poor showing at last year's U-20 World Junior Championship to win the gold medal at the 2013 edition of this event.

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Video: 2013 World Junior Championship – Jacob Trouba and Riley Barber, USA

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Jacob Trouba - USA

Photo: University of Michigan defenseman and Winnipeg Jets prospect Jacob Trouba has been a force for Team USA at the 2013 World Juniors (courtesy of Richard Wolowicz/Getty Images)

While it is difficult to call a player chosen in the top 10 of the NHL Draft a steal, the Winnipeg Jets have to be feeling good about what they've seen from their 2012 first selection, defenseman Jacob Trouba, at the 2013 World Junior Championship.

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Top Prospects

  1. Jacob Trouba
  2. Josh Morrissey
  3. Nicolas Petan
  4. Adam Lowry
  5. Connor Hellebuyck
  6. Jimmy Lodge
  7. Eric Comrie
  8. Zach Redmond
  9. Ed Pasquale
  1. Scott Kosmachuk
  2. J.C. Lipon
  3. Jordan Samuels-Thomas
  4. Ivan Telegin
  5. Andrew Copp
  6. Julian Melchiori
  7. Lukas Sutter
  8. Brenden Kichton
  9. Eric O'Dell
  10. Peter Stoykewych

Notable Prospects

  1. John Albert
  2. Austen Brassard
  3. Ben Chiarot
  4. Patrice Cormier
  5. Aaron Harstad
  6. Michael Hutchinson
  7. Marcus Karlstrom
  8. Jason Kasdorf
  9. Carl Klingberg
  1. Jan Kostalek
  2. Tomas Kubalik
  3. Tanner Lane
  4. Juho Olkinuora
  5. Ryan Olsen
  6. Jamie Phillips
  7. Tucker Poolman
  8. Brennan Serville
  9. Cody Sol
  10. Axel Blomqvist
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