The prodigal son is returning home as the Winnipeg Jets have signed Alex Burmistrov to a two-year contract. Alex Burmistrov’s two-year deal with #NHLJets carries a $1.55M AAV: $1.5M then $1.6M. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) July 1, 2015 Burmistrov bolted the team in 2013 as a restricted free agent, opting to sign a deal in […] READ MORE
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Decisions, Decisions: The Winnipeg Jets Future
Nobody expected the Winnipeg Jets to be fighting for a playoff spot in the 2014-15 season, yet the team huddled together and created something magical, as they pushed towards their first post-season appearance since returning to the city of Winnipeg. Sure, they got swept by the Anaheim Duck, the team that made it all the […] READ MORE
How prominent is "The Russian Factor"?
The Russian Factor can be described as the asterisk attached to a Russian born player, or a player playing in the KHL, that can determine just how high a player will go in the draft. NHL teams do their homework on all potential draftees but when it comes to the Russian players, that extra assurance […] READ MORE
