Two Young Winnipeg Jets Forwards Expected To Battle To Replace Nikolaj Ehlers In The Top-Six

Lambert, taken with the 30th pick by the Jets in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, had 35 points (7G, 28A) in 61 games with the Jet's AHL affiliate Manitoba Moose this year.

Lambert's scouting report via Elite Prospects read as follows:

He flies up and down the ice with perfect skating posture, ample flexibility through his ankles, knees and hips, and a stable upper body. His top hand is pushed out, free from his torso, and he cradles the puck at the heel of his blade with quickness and precision that most players can't match.

Winnipeg also wants to see prospect Nikita Chibrikov, taken with the 50th pick by the Jets in the 2021 NHL Entry Draft, to begin making his mark. He had 18 points (7G, 11A) in 30 games with the Moose this year.

his scouting report via Elite Prospects reads as follows:

If you give him space, a runway through the neutral zone, or a pocket in the offensive end, he will cut around the opposition with a combination of rapid handling and crossovers moves. He locates teammates early in possession sequences and finds ways to reach them by going to his backhand, by saucing the puck above sticks, banking it on the boards, or the goalie's pads.

As training camp begins it will be interesting to see if either player can separate themselves and become a difference maker for the Jets next season.