9 Winnipeg Jets
Apr 11, 2014; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice on his bench against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports
The Jets missed the playoffs in their first season in the Western Conference, and given the depth in that conference it might be some time before they see the post-season.
Although the AHL St. John’s IceCaps made the AHL semi-finals, the depth of the Jets prospect crop is not there, and they need help almost everywhere in the system.
The Jets have a solid group of defensemen, with Jacob Trouba leading the way. However, with the questions surrounding Dustin Byfuglien and what position he will be playing going forward (pun intended) there will be an area of need, and as the saying goes you can’t have too many defensemen.
The Jets would be wise to go with 6’4″, 210 lb blueliner Haydn Fleury from the Red Deer Rebels of the WHL. Fleury is towering, a good skater, solid puck mover and improving defensively. The Jets could have a diamond in the rough as he simply keeps getting better every time out.