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Winnipeg Jets: 2 Prospects Who Could Make The Team Next Season

Michael DeRosa Wednesday, August 04, 2021  Winnipeg Jets

 

Having a strong prospect pool is such an important thing, as it helps determine the future success of all NHL franchises. Although it is always nice to be competitive now, things changes rapidly and it truly is a young man's league. Therefore, it feels right to start a 32-team segment covering them. During it, we will be looking at two prospects from every NHL franchise who could become NHL regulars next season.

 

In this specific article, we will be taking a look at the Winnipeg Jets.

 

For a team that has a strong roster, it is interesting that they also have plenty of promising prospects. This is a team that could very well get stronger in the upcoming seasons because of this. Yet, there are two specific prospects for them who may be ready to take that leap and play for the NHL club this upcoming season.

 

Cole Perfetti C/LW:

 

 Cole Perfetti impressed in his first AHL season with the Manitoba Moose. In 32 games, the 19-year-old scored nine goals and recorded 26 points.

 

That's impressive for such a young kid, so perhaps they could elect to give a chance in the NHL next season. With the departure of Mathieu Perreault, there is an open spot available to fight for. The 2020 first-round pick has the potential to be a real offensive threat and already is showing signs of being ready for the NHL. We will see if he finds his way into the lineup soon.

 

Ville Heinola

 

 Ville Heinola has all the tools to be an effective NHL defenseman.

 

The 20-year-old has already suited up in 13 games for the Jets. In them, he has a goal and five points.

 

At a minimum, Heinola will likely get some NHL action again this upcoming season.

 

Yet, with the addition of Brendan Dillon and the Logan Stanley extension, he does have a lot of competition for that bottom-pair spot.

 

He could start the season as the team's seventh defenseman or with the Manitoba Moose. If the latter occurs, he will likely be the first call-up when injuries inevitably occur.

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Jets sign first-rounder Lucius to entry-level contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed 2021 first-round pick Chaz Lucius to a three-year, entry-level contract worth an average annual value of $1.325 million.

TSN.ca Staff

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Chaz Lucius , USA Hockey

The Winnipeg Jets have signed 2021 first-round pick Chaz Lucius to a three-year, entry-level contract worth an average annual value of $1.325 million. 

The #NHLJets have agreed to terms with forward Chaz Lucius to a three-year, entry-level contract.

DETAILS

— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) April 27, 2022

The 18-year-old American centre was selected 18th overall in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft. 

Lucius scored nine goals and added 10 assists over 24 games with the University of Minnesota during the 2021-22 season.

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McGroarty, Jets prospect, named U.S. captain for 2024 World Junior Championship

Forward helped team finish 3rd in 2023; Brindley, Chesley, Gauthier, Hutson alternates

 

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ByMike G. Morreale

@mikemorrealeNHL NHL.com Staff Writer

December 20, 2023

Rutger McGroarty, a Winnipeg Jets prospect, was named United States captain for the 2024 IIHF World Junior Championship on Wednesday.

 

The 19-year-old forward had seven points (one goal, six assists) in seven games when the U.S. finished third at the 2023 World Junior Championship. He was selected by the Jets with the No. 4 pick in the 2022 NHL Draft.

 

McGroarty is the first forward to be named captain since Joey Anderson in the 2018 WJC.

 

Forwards Cutter Gauthier (Philadelphia Flyers) and Gavin Brindley (Columbus Blue Jackets) and defensemen Ryan Chesley (Washington Capitals) and Lane Hutson (Montreal Canadiens) were named alternate captains.

 

"I'm excited about our leadership group and they have the full support of our overall team, which is important," U.S. National Junior Team coach David Carle said. "While our captains will play a significant role for us to be successful, everyone will need to lead and contribute, and we have a group that is focused on just that."

 

McGroarty, who can play center or wing, has 18 points (six goals, 12 assists) in 13 games as a sophomore at the University of Michigan this season.

 

McGroarty was in a red no-contact jersey during the three-day selection camp at USA Hockey Arena in Plymouth, Michigan, last week but still did line rushes and conducted himself as an on-ice leader.

 

He sustained an upper-body injury after landing awkwardly against the boards following a hit in a 6-4 win against Penn State on Nov. 17 and was taken off the ice on a stretcher.

 

McGroarty said prior to departing for Sweden with his teammates Sunday that he expects to play in the preliminary-round opener against Norway on Dec. 26.

 

"I think obviously we like to keep it loose in the locker room," McGroarty said. "I mean, we got a bunch of characters and we like guys to be themselves but I think at the end of the day, we have a job that needs to be done. We know that and I think with this 2004-birth year group, we understand it's our last chance to win that gold medal.

 

"So, there's a seriousness to it and we know the task at hand. We'll pull the group together and get our culture set."

 

McGroarty, Gauthier, Brindley, Chesley and Hutson are five of seven returning players from 2023, including forward Jimmy Snuggerud (St. Louis Blues) and goalie Trey Augustine (Detroit Red Wings).

 

Sweden is the host country for the 2024 WJC, scheduled for Dec. 26 to Jan. 5 in Gothenburg. The U.S. will participate in Group B with Czechia, Norway, Slovakia and Switzerland at Frolundaborg in Gothenburg. Group A consists of defending champion Canada, along with Finland, Sweden, Germany, and Latvia at Scandinavium in Gothenburg.

 

The tournament quarterfinals will be held Jan. 2, the semifinals Jan. 4 and the gold-medal game and bronze-medal game will be Jan. 5.

 

All games will be broadcast on NHL Network in the U.S., and TSN and RDS in Canada.

UNITED STATES ROSTER

GOALIES: Trey Augustine, Michigan State, NCAA (Detroit Red Wings); Jacob Fowler, Boston College, NCAA (Montreal Canadiens); Samuel Hillebrandt, Barrie, OHL (2024 draft eligible)

 

DEFENSEMEN: Zeev Buium, Denver, NCAA (2024 draft eligible); Seamus Casey, Michigan, NCAA (New Jersey Devils); Ryan Chesley, Minnesota, NCAA (Washington Capitals); Drew Fortescue, Boston College, NCAA (New York Rangers); Lane Hutson, Boston University, NCAA (Montreal Canadiens); Aram Minnetian, Boston College, NCAA (Dallas Stars); Eric Pohlkamp, Bemidji State, NCAA (San Jose Sharks); Sam Rinzel, Minnesota, NCAA (Chicago Blackhawks)

 

FORWARDS: Gavin Brindley, Michigan, NCAA (Columbus Blue Jackets); Quinn Finley, Wisconsin, NCAA (New York Islanders); Cutter Gauthier, Boston College, NCAA (Philadelphia Flyers); Gavin Hayes, Flint, OHL (Chicago Blackhawks); Isaac Howard, Michigan State, NCAA (Tampa Bay Lightning); Ryan Leonard, Boston College, NCAA (Washington Capitals); Rutger McGroarty, Michigan, NCAA (Winnipeg Jets); Oliver Moore, Minnesota, NCAA (Chicago Blackhawks); Frank Nazar, Michigan, NCAA (Chicago Blackhawks); Danny Nelson, Notre Dame, NCAA (New York Islanders); Gabe Perreault, Boston College, NCAA (New York Rangers); Will Smith, Boston College, NCAA (San Jose Sharks); Jimmy Snuggerud, Minnesota, NCAA (St. Louis Blues); Carey Terrance, Erie, OHL (Anaheim Ducks)