WINNIPEG JETS

BY JARED CLINTON

C+ | RANK: 21ST ROADBLOCKS AREN’T JUST A fixture during Winnipeg summers, they also exist during the Jets’ season. Given the team’s title aspirations and veteran-laden lineup, serious obstacles stand in the way of youth seeking to break through. But Jets director of player development Jimmy Roy sees it as a positive if Winnipeg’s top prospects hunger to take minutes off of established big-league talent. “Any young player, you want to be in the NHL right now, and if you don’t compare yourself to those players that are there, then you’re far off,” Roy said. “That’s what you need to do with your mindset.” 1 BRAYDEN YAGER C, 20, 6-0, 170 Lethbridge (WHL) 41–23–44–67–18 Trade (Pit), Aug. 22, 2024 OVERALL 23 Wearing the ‘C’ at the WJC was a signifier of Yager’s experience but also came with expectations:…

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