With the Jets (seriously, can you believe I just typed that?) getting ready to take to the ice in a little less than a month, I thought it would be worthwhile to make a list of what prospects I will be closely watching over the course of the next season. I typically like to follow [...]
I believe I have mentioned at least on one occasion that the Jets (and the former Thrashers) seem to have more than their fair share of prospects with interesting stories. Leveille is yet another name to add to that list, being the first player drafted in the first round out of a Junior B program. [...]
Over the last month or so, I have been reviewing the Jets’ prospects and trying to get up to speed with each kid’s developmental path, issues that have come to light since they were drafted/signed and then trying to extrapolate where they are headed as a player. Running parallel to this research is my interest [...]
After leaving Tom Reid’s in downtown St. Paul following the draft, Remis, Ezra and I had the opportunity to meet the Kasdorf family. They were very friendly and engaging, as well as thrilled that Jason was selected by the Jets. Since that meeting, I have been following Kasdorf, a Winnipeg native, a little more closely [...]
Of all the current or former Jets’ prospects, Akim Aliu just may be the most famous (infamous?). As a 16-year old, Aliu had a much publicized on-ice altercation with teammate Steve Downie, stemming from Aliu’s refusal to participate in rookie hazing. Sticks were swung, teeth were lost, both parties were suspended and Aliu was eventually traded [...]
Having just completed (along with @icEzra) a lengthy breakdown of all the Jets prospects, the one guy I kept coming back to with interest was John Albert. Recently signed by the Jets out of Ohio State, this college centre appears to have many solid hockey attributes bubbling under the surface. Of all the second-tier prospects [...]
Illegal Curve Scouting Correspondent Kyle Kosior and I have been working on a comprehensive Winnipeg Jets Prospects article for a book/magazine that will be available this fall. Here is a sneak peek of a prospect report I wrote on goaltender Edward Pasquale. Edward Pasquale- G (4th round, 117th overall in 2009 from Saginaw Spirit of the OHL)- [...]
Illegal Curve first noted the possibility that former University of North Dakota Fighting Sioux standout (and Winnipeg native) Jason Gregoire may sign with the Jets several weeks ago. Lo and behold, the former Islander 3rd rounder is now Jets’ property. Gregoire, who played his junior hockey for the Winnipeg South Blues and Lincoln Stars prior to moving on [...]