In a year of restricted free agents for the Winnipeg Jets, the team took care of the first of nine with the extension of goaltender Michael Hutchinson. Michael Hutchinson’s two-year extension with the #NHLJets carries an AAV of $1.15M. — Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) June 21, 2016 Michael Hutchinson Signs Two-Year Extension The signing carries the […] READ MORE
Tag: Eric Comrie
Reports of the Demise of Canadian Goaltending Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
At this time last year, as the Sochi Olympics approached, there was great concern and consternation across Canada as fans and analysts debated the state of Canadian goaltending. READ MORE
Winnipeg Jets Have The Most At Stake In WJHC
Of the seven Canadian NHL franchises, no one will be monitoring the World Junior Hockey Championship more closely than the Winnipeg Jets. They have six prospects playing in the tournament; three Canadians, one American, one player from the Czech Republic, and one from Denmark. They include two first round picks, two second round picks, and […] READ MORE
Olivier Roy on Playing Goalie for Canada at the World Juniors
Canada isn’t supposed to lose at hockey, so when it happens it always comes hand-in-hand with a scapegoat. At the 1998 Nagano Olympics, it was Wayne Gretzky’s absence from the semi-final shootout against the Czech Republic. In 2006 it was the team’s age. With Canada failing to win Gold at the World Junior Championships for the […] READ MORE
Team Canada Announces World Junior Selection Camp Roster
Team Canada has announced a 30-man selection camp roster for the 2015 World Juniors. From this 30-man roster (and any potential adds to it who are currently in the NHL), the 22-man team that will take to the ice in the tournament to be held in Montreal and Toronto starting December 26th, 2014 will be […] READ MORE
Early Look Canadian World Junior Team Defence and Goalies
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the column looking at Hockey’s Future Stars. Over the next week or so, we will be previewing the 2014 World Junior Championships, a tournament that will be played in Toronto and Montreal from December 26, 2014 to January 5, 2015. As always, you can check out the previous Top […] READ MORE
2013-14 WHL Preview: U.S. Division
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects. We continue previewing the CHL for the 2013-14 season, going East to West across the country. We finish with the US Division today. I apologize for the delay as I moved and have been without internet for the past week. As always you can check out the previous Top […] READ MORE
Top Shelf Prospects: Winnipeg Jets
Welcome to Today’s edition of “Top Shelf Prospects”. As we go through the Summer of 2013 I will be featuring a team-by-team look at the top prospects in the NHL. I will go team by team through the NHL bringing you a look at each Teams Top Prospects. I will be following the order of […] READ MORE
2013 Mock NHL Draft: Part 3 (Picks 31-45)
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2013 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE
Eric Comrie: 2013 NHL Draft Player Profile #35
Welcome back to Top Shelf Prospects, the daily column that brings you the next crop of professional hockey players. Each day I will bring you a new player profile or topical article in the lead-up to the 2013 NHL Draft. Be sure to bookmark the site, follow me on Twitter, and spread the word for […] READ MORE