NHL's 31 in 31 - Winnipeg

Do the Jets grab a playoff spot this season?

 from NHL.com

 

Jets Sign Matt Hendricks

The Winnipeg Jets have added some depth at the forward position with the signing of veteran centerman Matt Hendricks to a one year deal worth $700,000.

Hendrick's forte will be specially-teams.  Especially face-offs.  He finished last season with the Edmonton Oilers, winning 56.9% of his time at the dot.  He also ranked high in the "time on ice" on the penalty-kill, sitting at the top-25 of the league in that category.

Should Ryan White Replace Thorburn As Jets Enforcer?

Should unrestricted free agent Ryan White be sought after by the Jets to replace Chris Thorburn as their enforcer?

A good case is made by Aaron Schmidtke at The Hockey Writers, that White, who is younger, and produces more, should be what GM Kevin Cheveldayoff ought to be looking for.

White, who is 29 years of age, 6'0, 200 lbs, scored a career-high 16 points, including 11 goals in the 2015-2016 season with Philadelphia.  Before that he languished a bit in the American Hockey League while a member of both the Flyers and the Montreal Canadiens.

Last season, he matched that output with both the Minnesota Wild and Arizona Coyotes.

Should Chevy pull the trigger?