Jets announce 2017 Young Stars Classic roster

[FrostyWinnipeg]

Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club today announced their roster for the 2017 Rookie Camp that will attend the 2017 Young Stars Classic in Penticton, B.C. from Sept. 7-11.

The group playing in Penticton will be on the ice together for the first time at Bell MTS Iceplex on Sept. 7, at 12:30 pm.

Players suiting up for the Winnipeg Jets in this year's Young Stars Classic include event veterans Mikhail Berdin, Jansen Harkins, Jamie Phillips, Michael Spacek, Jordy Stallard, and Logan Stanley, along with two of Winnipeg's 2017 NHL Draft selections, Leon Gawanke and Skyler McKenzie, who are participating in their first-ever Young Stars Classic.

Broadcast partner TSN 1290 will carry all three Jets games from the Young Stars Classic, called by the radio play-by-play voices of the Jets, Dennis Beyak and Paul Edmonds. Fans can watch the games online live on WinnipegJets.com, featuring Brian Munz. The Jets' website is the home for game recaps, interviews, and exclusive coverage from JetsTV during the Young Stars Classic.

This season marks the sixth time the Winnipeg Jets are taking part in the Young Stars Classic, hosted by the Vancouver Canucks. The Jets have participated since their inaugural season in 2011-12, while the tournament was cancelled in 2012 due to the NHL's work stoppage.

 

Penticton, B.C - September 7-11, 2017

Game 1 - Edmonton vs. Calgary Sept. 8 6:00 pm
Game 2 - Vancouver vs. Winnipeg Sept. 8 9:30 pm
Game 3 - Winnipeg vs. Edmonton Sept. 9 9:30 pm
Game 4 - Calgary vs. Vancouver Sept. 10 4:00 pm
Game 5 - Winnipeg vs. Calgary Sept. 11 12:30 pm
Game 6 - Vancouver vs. Edmonton Sept. 11 4:00 pm

*Game dates, times and opponents subject to change
*All times Central

 

http://jets.nhl.com/v2/ext/files/pdf/20170828_YoungStars_NUM_Roster Numerical.pdf

Edited August 28, 2017 by FrostyWinnipeg

[kelownabomberfan]

not sure if I am going to go this year.  There are maybe five names on that list that I recognize.  I saw the Human Pylon aka Logan Stanley last year.

[bustamente]

We don't do very well  at this tourney but I always enjoy watching. Some of the better prospects wont be there but still very interested.

[Floyd]

5 minutes ago, bustamente said:

We don't do very well  at this tourney but I always enjoy watching. Some of the better prospects wont be there but still very interested.

Who's missing besides vesalainen

[bustamente]

Pretty well all the college guys that were taken early at last years draft and of course Connor and Roslovic both of which I consider  2  of our better prospects, and Poolman who is still recovering from shoulder surgery and is probably not available.

[Goalie]

3 hours ago, bustamente said:

Pretty well all the college guys that were taken early at last years draft and of course Connor and Roslovic both of which I consider  2  of our better prospects, and Poolman who is still recovering from shoulder surgery and is probably not available.

Id imagine Poolman is available otherwise he wouldn't be on the roster. 

Great D this year. Lacking upfront tho but Harkins spacek Appleton will be fun to watch... Some of the invited players are intriguing also. 

[FrostyWinnipeg]

Same chit, different year

Game 1: Canucks 4-2 Jets

https://www.pentictonwesternnews.com/sports/lind-helps-lead-canucks-to-victory/

Game 2: Oilers 3-0 Jets

http://edmontonjournal.com/sports/hockey/nhl/edmonton-oilers/edmonton-oilers-rookies-continue-winning-ways-beat-winnipeg-jets-counterparts-at-young-stars-tournament

Edited September 10, 2017 by FrostyWinnipeg

[IC Khari]

It's fun to watch our overmatched prospects get slaughtered in this tourney every year ...

[kelownabomberfan]

which is why I didn't go this year.  Tickets are $22 plus handling fee.  I don't mind seeing it if there are players I want to see like Ehlers/Connor.  But this year, meh, I'd rather be in the man-cave watching football.

[JCon]

Poolman is playing today. I'll be interested to see how his conditioning is following the double surgeries.

[Goalie]

11 hours ago, IC Khari said:

It's fun to watch our overmatched prospects get slaughtered in this tourney every year ...

We draft lots of ncaa and europeans who dont play in it. 

[FrostyWinnipeg]

The losing streak is over.

The Jets fired 34 shots and allowed only 10 as they cruised to a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames. Berdin with the win.

10 shots? Even MBB's Goalie would grab a W!

[bustamente]

Got to watch all 3 games this weekend, we have some good prospects who a are a few years away, Poolman did finally play today like what I saw, Niku will play for the Jets someday, Harkins got better as the tourney went on. Berdin is a nice prospect in net but is a long way if ever, Spacek had glimpses but I don't know.

[Goalie]

On 02/09/2017 at 2:17 PM, Floyd said:

Who's missing besides vesalainen

All the NCAA guys and Europeans. 

[The Unknown Poster]

Heard someone on TSN1290 analyzing the Jets from this weekend.  Didnt catch who.  He said Logan Stanley is still a project but had surprising mobility.  But his decision making was still half a step behind.  Said Harkins was good.  Said Niku was almost ready and I think he called him a proto-typical D man in todays NHL.  He's 21 next month and has been playing over-seas.  He's also a Left Shot! (Replacement for Toby??)

[Jimmy Pop]

12 minutes ago, The Unknown Poster said:

Heard someone on TSN1290 analyzing the Jets from this weekend.  Didnt catch who.  He said Logan Stanley is still a project but had surprising mobility.  But his decision making was still half a step behind.  Said Harkins was good.  Said Niku was almost ready and I think he called him a proto-typical D man in todays NHL.  He's 21 next month and has been playing over-seas.  He's also a Left Shot! (Replacement for Toby??)

Golly wouldn't that be nice?!  Comparables are there; Toby spent his first few pro seasons overseas, undersized, late draft pick.   From what we've heard, excellent skater. 

Gotta figure he's ready for full-time AHL duty at minimum. That'd be a nice step up from Liiga.   

[kelownabomberfan]

On 9/12/2017 at 6:58 AM, Jimmy Pop said:

Golly wouldn't that be nice?!  Comparables are there; Toby spent his first few pro seasons overseas, undersized, late draft pick.   From what we've heard, excellent skater. 

Gotta figure he's ready for full-time AHL duty at minimum. That'd be a nice step up from Liiga.   

Does he also give the puck up constantly in his own end, never goes in corners and allows the opposition to own the front of our net?  Then the comparables would be off the charts.

Where is Vesalainen playing this year?  Finland?

[Goalie]

3 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Does he also give the puck up constantly in his own end, never goes in corners and allows the opposition to own the front of our net?  Then the comparables would be off the charts.

Where is Vesalainen playing this year?  Finland?

Yes. Finland. 

[kelownabomberfan]

2 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Yes. Finland. 

ok thanks

[Goalie]

Technically he could play for the Moose already cuz Europe but hes got a 1 year contract there. Probably see him next year or the year after. Niku is very good. Your opinion of Enstrom is so wrong its crazy but Niku has potential to be very good. Forget Stanley.. Hes years away... Years... Niku could see games this year if injuries happen. 

Edited September 18, 2017 by Goalie

[kelownabomberfan]

On 9/17/2017 at 10:09 PM, Goalie said:

 Your opinion of Enstrom is so wrong its crazy

[Goalie]

16 minutes ago, kelownabomberfan said:

Mike Babcock disagrees with you also. 

[kelownabomberfan]

1 minute ago, Goalie said:

Mike Babcock disagrees with you also. 

[The Unknown Poster]

I heard some analysts calling Niku the the first D call up.  Nice to hear.  Chiarot and Nogier getting pushed by Poolman and Niku for D depth is great.  And it would sure be nice to have some leverage when Toby's deal expires next year...to either retain him cheap or have the option of walking away, which, with the Kulikov signing, might be the thought process.

[kelownabomberfan]

1 hour ago, The Unknown Poster said:

I heard some analysts calling Niku the the first D call up.  Nice to hear.  Chiarot and Nogier getting pushed by Poolman and Niku for D depth is great.  And it would sure be nice to have some leverage when Toby's deal expires next year...to either retain him cheap or have the option of walking away, which, with the Kulikov signing, might be the thought process.

I am hoping by half way through the year Toby has been pushed  to the press box.  Just  like Stewart last year.