Five Winnipeg Jets Players Who Could Get a Call-Up in 2022-23

With the first week of training camp in the rearview mirror, some Winnipeg Jets players made one heck of a first impression.

While training camp is still in its early phase, there’s nothing wrong with noticing certain players who came in with a little extra jump in their step. With effort clearly being a focal point of this new coaching staff, certain players may have inserted themselves into the conversation just by showing up with a great work ethic.

As the Winnipeg Jets move into their second week of training camp, fringe players will continue to make or break their chances of playing NHL games in the 2022-23 season.

Here are five players who could work their way into games in the upcoming season for the Winnipeg Jets.

Kristian Reichel

Reichel, 24, comes into the 2022-23 season after a year filled with ups and downs. Making his first-ever NHL appearance last season, Reichel recorded a goal and an assist in 13 games for the Winnipeg Jets. Unfortunately, his season was knocked off course by an injury that kept him out for the remainder of the season.

The bulk of Reichel’s appearances came with the Manitoba Moose. in 30 games in the AHL last season, Reichel tallied 5 goals in 13 points.

Reichel isn’t a flashy player by any means, nor will he be the guy to drive your offense. That said, he will go out there and give you an unbelievable forechecking effort. In the early stages of training camp, Reichel has brought noticeable energy. His work in Rick Bowness’s drills was eye-catching, as his speed and power were on display. On several occasions, Reichel was seen muscling players much larger than him off the puck, leading to a transition pass.

Reichel won’t be someone you see get called up to fill an offensive hole, but he could play a factor in the bottom 6 if you need a great forechecking player who protects the puck well.