Kraken Have 4 Breakout Candidates on Inaugural Roster
When the Vegas Golden Knights began play in the 2017-18 season, expectations were very low. In fact, media and fans alike predicted that the team would finish in the league…
Mason Appleton
Meet the Kraken: C Mason Appleton
In anticipation of the Seattle Kraken’s inaugural season, we at The Hockey Writers will be doing a deep dive on each player projected to be on the opening night roster.…
Jets Have Compelling Options to Replace Appleton
With Mason Appleton being selected by the Seattle Kraken in the Expansion Draft, it leaves a hole on the Jets’ third line that needs filling. The Jets have lost a…
Seattle Kraken Select Mason Appleton From the Winnipeg Jets
The Seattle Kraken select forward Mason Appleton from the Winnipeg Jets at the 2021 NHL Expansion Draft Reportedly on the trade block leading up to the expansion draft, Mason Appleton…
THW’s Ultimate Mock Expansion Draft – Jets Lose Appleton
In THW’s Seattle Kraken Mock Expansion Draft, I played the role of Winnipeg Jets’ general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff. Related: THW’s Ultimate Mock Expansion Draft: Meet Our Seattle Kraken I protected…
3 Jets Who Must Step Up in Ehlers’ Absence
The Winnipeg Jets were dealt a big blow Monday morning as it was announced that Nikolaj Ehlers is out for the remainder of the regular season with a separated shoulder.…
Jets’ Top 5 Late-Round Draft Picks
The 2.0 Winnipeg Jets have been solid at finding talent in the first round of the NHL Entry Draft since their relocation to Winnipeg and, it’s fair to say, that…
Jets’ Top 3 Most Improved Players at the Halfway Mark
After facing the Montreal Canadiens on Monday night, the Jets are officially 50 per cent through their 56-game 2020-21 schedule. With half of the season in the rearview mirror and…
Jets’ Appleton Developing Quietly, But Nicely
Mason Appleton hasn’t garnered the attention that Nikolaj Ehlers, Andrew Copp, or Adam Lowry have for their strong starts to the 2020-21 season. Related: Winnipeg Jets Three Stars of the…
Jets Were Right to Waive Mathieu Perreault
The Winnipeg Jets placed forward Matthieu Perreault on waivers Monday. It was the right move given their current circumstances. Perreault Has Struggled in Recent Seasons A veteran of 627 games…
Jets Roster Hopefuls for the 2020-21 Season
As the Winnipeg Jets look ahead to the 2020-21 NHL season which is expected to start in January, they will have many options to consider for the bottom of their…
Jets’ Future Should Include Appleton & Harkins
When it comes to the Winnipeg Jets, there has not been a lot to get excited about over the past month. The team is struggling to pick up wins and…