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I noted in a previous Prospect Pulse that due to a dearth of high-end prospects coming over from the Thrashers’ system, the Jets would have to be proactive in signing college free-agents as well as undrafted players out of major junior. The Moose brain trust had great success with this system, and it would appear [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Illegal Curve had the chance to get a quick late-night scouting report on newly signed Winnipeg Jets Center Ivan Telegin. Courtesy of Corey Pronman of Hockey Prospectus: ” (Telegin’s)a toolsy forward who has a lot going for him. He’s a big guy who at times can dominate physically, and has a decent skill set for [...]
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)- [...]