The Winnipeg Jets have seen some depth spots open up recently, plus there’s been a few underperforming depth players. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff should give some guys on the Manitoba Moose a shot on the big team.
Mason Appleton
Okay, Appleton has been called up, but he hasn’t seen any NHL games yet. After the departure of youngster Kristian Vesalainen, Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff called upon Mason Appleton to join the squad.
Mason Appleton has been unbelievably successful with the Manitoba Moose in this and last season. Appleton managed to score 22 goals and 44 assists for 66 points, leading the team in points and assists. This season has shown improvement, as he’s notched 8 goals and 10 assists for 18 points in only 19 games.
Mason Appleton was a 6th round draft pick, who’s turned out really well so far. The only thing is that he hasn’t proven himself at the NHL level. That’s really just because he hasn’t really had the chance.
Now being on the Jets roster, he has is chance. My only thing about getting Appleton in the Winnipeg Jets lineup is that there’s a good chance he’ll play fourth line minutes at the beginning. That, plus it’s a bit of a transition to go from AHL level hockey to NHL level. Don’t expect him to go win us games or put a ton of points on the board, but also don’t be surprised if he comes in with a bang.