Kyle Connor, the NCAA wonder kid from one year ago and who is badly in need of restoration of his confidence and scoring touch, has been sent down to the Winnipeg Jets American Hockey League affiliate, Manitoba Moose.
I recently posted about how I thought with all eyes being on Patrik Laine and Mark Scheifele that Connor would slip in under the radar and produce quietly, but consistently. I pegged him, in his rookie year, to notch about 12-15 goals and about 40-45 points. I guess not.
In spite of that, I can't say I didn't see this coming. With Connor only producing one goal and three assists this season thus far, and being a healthy scratch for the last five games, Connor was due for a short-term change of scenery,
Connor is a talented kid. Give him about 10-15 games down on the farm and he'll be back...or not.