NHL News - Brian Finlayson

Winnipeg Jets Acquire Luke Schenn from Pittsburgh Penguins – THW

Brian FinlaysonMarch 7, 2025June 2, 2025

"The Winnipeg Jets have traded for some help on the back end, acquiring Luke Schenn from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick, and a 2027 fourth-round pick. Schenn, who was...

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Winnipeg Jets Sign Vladislav Namestnikov to 2-Year Extension – THW

Brian FinlaysonFebruary 22, 2025June 2, 2025

"The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Vladislav Namestnikov to a two-year extension, the club announced Saturday morning (Feb. 22). This extension, which begins in the 2025-26 season, will pay the 32-year-old an average annual...

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Winnipeg Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck Records 300th Win – THW

Brian FinlaysonJanuary 7, 2025June 2, 2025

"Winnipeg Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck recorded his 300th career victory on Tuesday night (Jan. 7) as the Jets defeated the Nashville Predators on home ice." https://thehockeywriters.com/jets-connor-hellebuyck-300-win/ More Winnipeg Jets Articles Tag: Jets...

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Winnipeg Jets Sign Kevin He to ELC, Becomes First Chinese-Born Player to Sign NHL Deal – THW

Brian FinlaysonDecember 17, 2024February 12, 2025

"The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Kevin He to a three-year entry-level contract, the team announced Tuesday (Dec. 17). He becomes the first-ever Chinese-born player to sign a contract in the NHL..."...

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Barbashev’s OT Winner Lifts Golden Knights Over Jets 3-2 – THW

Brian FinlaysonDecember 12, 2024February 12, 2025

"The Vegas Golden Knights (19-7-3) took care of business on the road on Thursday night (Dec. 12), defeating the Winnipeg Jets 3-2 in an overtime thriller at Canada Life Center..." https://thehockeywriters.com/barbashev-ot-win-golden-knights-jets-12-12-24-recap/ More Winnipeg Jets Articles Tag:...

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Predators & Avalanche Swap Backup Goalies Wedgewood & Annunen in Trade – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 30, 2024February 12, 2025

"It was announced Saturday morning (Nov. 30) that the Colorado Avalanche traded goaltender Justus Annunen and a sixth-round pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft to the Nashville Predators in...

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Golden Knights Sign Brett Howden to 5-Year Extension – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 22, 2024February 12, 2025

"The Vegas Golden Knights announced Friday (Nov. 22) that they have signed forward Brett Howden to a five-year extension with an average annual value (AAV) of $2.5 million, for a total of $12.5 million....

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Maple Leafs’ Fraser Minten Scores 1st Career Goal – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 20, 2024February 12, 2025

"Toronto Maple Leafs forward Fraser Minten scored his first NHL goal in his first game of the 2024-25 season on Wednesday night (Nov. 20). The 20-year-old buried a pass from William Nylander...

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Maple Leafs’ Ryan Reaves Suspended 5 Games After Hit on Oilers’ Nurse – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 17, 2024February 12, 2025

"Toronto Maple Leafs forward Ryan Reaves has been suspended for five games for an illegal check to the head of Edmonton Oilers’ defenceman Darnell Nurse, the NHL’s Department of Player Safety announced Sunday (Nov....

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Hockey Hall of Fame Appoints Iginla & Olczyk to Selection Committee – THW

Brian FinlaysonNovember 12, 2024February 12, 2025

"Jarome Iginla and Ed Olczyk were named as new appointments to the Hockey Hall of Fame Selection Committee, the Chair of the board of the Hall of Fame, Lanny McDonald announced Tuesday (Nov. 12)....