#NHLJets agree to terms with forward Ben Maxwell & goaltender Mark Dekanich
— Scott Brown (@BrownScottTN) July 6, 2012
As per Scott Brown of TNSE, the Winnipeg Jets have re-signed centre Ben Maxwell and signed goaltender Mark Dekanich. Terms of both contracts have yet to be disclosed. Last year as a member of the St. John's IceCaps, Maxwell appeared in 43 games and registered 25 points (8G, 17A). He also suited up for 15 NHL games between the Winnipeg Jets and Anaheim Ducks. Dekanich is a 26 year old goaltender from North Vancouver, BC spent last season with the Springfield Falcons of the AHL -- affiliate to the Columbus Blue Jackets, but due to an ankle injury, only played in 5 regular season games. His last full season was 2010-11 when he started 43 games for the Milwaukee Admirals (NSH), posting a .931 SV% and 2.02 GAA and 23 wins.
TSN is reporting tonight that former Winnipeg Jet, and current Phoenix Coyote, Brett MacLean suffered a cardiac emergency while playing hockey in Owen Sound on Monday night. MacLean, 23, spent time with the Jets and Coyotes last year, putting up 2 assists in 5 games with the Jets, and 25 goals and 23 helpers with the Coyotes' affiliate San Antonio Rampage. On behalf of the AIH crew, I'd like to wish Brett a speedy recovery and let him know that he is in the thoughts of hockey fans everywhere
Olli Jokinen has signed a two year contract with the Winnipeg Jets that will pay him $9 million. For more details, click the link in the title. Opinions are welcome (as always) in the comments. Personally, I like this deal a lot. The price tag could end up being a tad steep (but not terrible) if Jokinen slides back to being a 50 point player but the Jets desperately needed a top 2 center and staying short-term limits the risk.
Olli Jokinen has signed a two year contract with the Winnipeg Jets that will pay him $9 million. For more details, click the link in the title. Opinions are welcome (as always) in the comments. Personally, I like this deal a lot. The price tag could end up being a tad steep if Jokinen slides back to being a 50 point player but even then won't be too bad. Jokinen's not the greatest player in the world but he was the best UFA center available. The Jets desperately needed a top 2 center and staying short-term limits the risk. Derek Roy would have been nice, but I approve nonetheless. The Jets' roster now stands at 10F, 6D and 1G, not including two-way deals or RFAs yet to re-sign. The forwards will likely be rounded out internally but as the team has just $48.6 million in salary committed to next season, I'm hopeful there will be one more big move coming.
Olli Jokinen has signed a two year contract with the Winnipeg Jets that will pay him $9 million. For more details, click the link in the title. Opinions are welcome (as always) in the comments. Personally, I like this deal a lot. The price tag could end up being a tad steep (but not terrible) if Jokinen slides back to being a 50 point player but the Jets desperately needed a top 2 center and staying short-term limits the risk.
What does everyone think? Is this the guy that will get Evander Kane to the 40 goal mark?
A lot of dedicated, admirable people gave their time for recording scoring chances over the last few years, so it's tough for me to see these results on one hand. On the other, it reiterates previous studies that have suggested that the "shot quality" argument has no legs. Great work from Eric T., and more importantly great work from all those scoring chance counters. We couldn't have done this without you.
#NHLJets acquire rights to G Jonas Gustavsson from Maple Leafs for a 7th round pick. He's due to become a UFA on July 1
— Ken Wiebe (@WiebeSunSports) June 23, 2012
I hope Dan is near a toilet, because he may literally **** when he reads this. Apparently Ondrej Pavelec is seeking a four-year deal worth about $17 million. According to both Gary Lawless and NBC sports, the Jets have countered with a three-year, $12 million contract. Pav and Walsh are holding stead. This seems to be getting a little out of hand.
The Jets full 2012-13 schedule has been released. Of course now we have to hope they actually play all of these games. A few tid bits: Five of the first seven games are home games. The Nucks and Flames will debut in the MTS centre. The Jets longest road trip will be six games. The Jets have 10 sets of back to games. Eight of the B2B games are on the road. Two of the B2B games are road then away. What dates stand out to you?