Author: AllanSimonson

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The Winnipeg Jets have spoken with Perreault and Okposo

By AllanSimonson | Mar 6th 2019 | 3 min read |

Free agency season is upon us! In an unusual move we are getting a glimpse into how the Winnipeg Jets work, a peak behind the curtain if you will. Fir...

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Nine reasons the Winnipeg Jets should tank

By AllanSimonson | Mar 6th 2019 | 4 min read |

What is a tank and how should we do it? Different than a rebuild, a tank is strictly for one season. A full on rebuild – a la the Toronto Maple ...

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RECAP: Jets return from the road trip victorious, beat Rangers 4-1

By AllanSimonson | Mar 5th 2019 | 2 min read |

The Jets finished off their four game season opening road trip with a win, bringing their total to three. Not bad considering there were two back to b...

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The Winnipeg Jets take on the Islanders in their new barn

By AllanSimonson | Mar 5th 2019 | 4 min read |

After opening the season on a back to back, the Jets start another one today. Hopefully the team did not hit the big apple too hard over the weekend. ...

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Recap: Jets beat Devils 3-1, Blake Wheeler did something

By AllanSimonson | Mar 5th 2019 | 2 min read |

Ten thoughts 1) Holy smokes what a goal from Blake Wheeler. Watch it closely, he’s indicating he will shoot short side the entire time. He even ...

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Five reasons why the Jets will improve over last season

By AllanSimonson | Mar 5th 2019 | 4 min read |

Unlike others that write for Arctic Ice Hockey, this writer is far more optimistic about this upcoming season. Not only will the Jets make the playoff...

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Thomas Raffl signs with the Winnipeg Jets

By AllanSimonson | Mar 5th 2019 | 1 min read |

Thomas Raffl has parlayed his PTO with the Winnipeg Jets into a contract: The Winnipeg Jets announced today they have agreed to terms with forward Tho...

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Who deserves the Dan Snyder Memorial Award?

By AllanSimonson | Mar 4th 2019 | 7 min read |

The Dan Snyder Memorial Award is given to the Winnipeg Jet that: Best embodies perseverance, dedication and hard work without reward or recognition, s...

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Winnipeg Jets sign Andrew Copp

By AllanSimonson | Mar 4th 2019 | 2 min read |

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Winnipeg Jets are still looking for forward help, what does the market look like?

By AllanSimonson | Mar 4th 2019 | 9 min read |

Pierre Lebrun of ESPN has reported that Kevin Cheveldayoff is still in the hunt for a forward: The Jets may not necessarily be done. A source suggeste...