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Winnipeg Jets trade Leon Gawanke to the Sharks for Artemi Kniasev

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

When the Jets qualified RFA Leon Gawanke some folks were wondering why they did because he had signed a four year deal to play in the DEL after not getting an opportunity to play with the Jets. The fact is it gave Winnipeg a chance to recoup an asset which is what we discussed on yesterday’s Illegal Curve Hockey Show.

He had a career year for the Moose in the AHL which included setting the record for most goals by a defenceman in Manitoba history.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

He is now part of the Sharks organization after he was dealt this morning for Artemi Kniasev. He’s a left shot Dman who was drafted in the 2nd round of the 2019 draft. He made his NHL debut with San Jose during the 2021-22 season.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.