A former first-round selection was the biggest name on Tuesday's waiver list, but the latest update brought a twist few were expecting.

The Winnipeg Jets placed the 22-year-old on waivers Tuesday.

Despite a strong start to the season in the wake of the drama caused by goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, the Winnipeg Jets have since found themselves in the midst of an extremely difficult losing streak.The Jets have dropped nine straight games (0-7-2), with their most embarrassing setback coming in the form of a 7-0 beatdown at […] The post Jets Suddenly Place First Round Draft Pick On Waivers After 9th Straight Loss appeared first on HEAVY.

It was just about this time last year that we discussed the possibility of the Philadelphia Flyers trading for disgruntled […]

No way he passes through unclaimed, right?

Once a prized first-round pick, the Finnish forward now faces an uncertain future after failing to secure a permanent roster spot despite his offensive success in the AHL.

A potential move to the wing and a projected middle-six role offer the former first-rounder a definitive chance to solidify his future before hitting restricted free agency.

Whether Pittsburgh Penguins general manager Kyle Dubas was deliberately batting at the hornet’s nest of unhappy veterans, free agents, and […] The post 4 Young Penguins Trade Targets: The Unhappy, The RFAs, & One To Avoid appeared first on Pittsburgh Hockey Now.

The Penguins should consider making a push for this former Jets first-round pick.