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Winnipeg Jets 2024 Training Camp Roster & Schedule
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The Winnipeg Jets announced their 2024 NHL Training Camp Rosters and Schedule today. The camp will take place at the Hockey For All Centre with off-ice medicals taking place on Wednesday, September 18th and camp formally starting the following day.

All practices held at the Hockey For All Centre are open to the public. If you’d like to plan out your schedule, here is the training camp schedule: Winnipeg Jets Training Camp Schedule. Included in this is a 53-man roster broken down into five goalies, 16 defencemen, and 32 forwards. The Winnipeg Jets preseason schedule was announced in June 2024 and was the first puzzle piece to the 2024 NHL Training Camp.

Training Camp Roster:

Goalies: Eric Comrie, Thomas Milic, Kaapo Kahkonen, Connor Hellebuyck and Dominic DiVincentiis.

Defencemen: Dylan DeMelo, Neal Pionk, Colin Miller, Ville Heinola, Haydn Fleury, Simon Lundmark, Josh Morrissey, Dylan Coghlan, Dylan Samberg, Elias Salomonsson, Dmitry Kuzmin, Ashton Sautner*, Logan Stanley, Tyrel Bauer, Dylan Anhorn* and Dawson Barteaux*.

Forwards: Vlad Namestnikov, Alex Iafallo, Gabriel Vilardi, Rasmus Kupari, Adam Lowry, David Gustafsson, Dominic Toninato, Mason Appleton, Mason Shaw, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jaret Anderson-Dolan, Bryaden Yager, Morgan Barron, Daniel Torgersson, Kevin He, Colby Barlow, Chaz Lucius, Henri Nikkanen, Mark Scheifele, Danny Zhilkin, Nino Niederreiter, Markus Loponen^, Jacob Julien^, Axel Jonsson-Fjallby, Parker Ford, Connor Levis^, Kieron Walton^, Kyle Connor, Ben King, Nikita Chibrikov, Cole Perfetti and Brad Lambert.

^unsigned draft pick
*free agent invite

Players to Watch:

Thomas Milic: Milic had a rookie campaign to remember. He started the 2023-24 season in the ECHL and had some rocky starts in the AHL, but once he found his footing, there was no looking back for the Moose goaltender. He’ll be battling Eric Comrie and Kaapo Kahkonen for an NHL spot, but certainly be the Moose’s starter regardless. With the extra competition in the goaltender position, it will be a fun part of camp to watch.

Ville Heinola: After having won a roster spot in 2023-24 right out of training camp, Heinola suffered a fractured ankle in the final preseason. He spent the latter part of the 2023-24 season with the Manitoba Moose in the AHL, a club he’s all too familiar with and didn’t find himself being called up. With training camp just a couple of days away, Ville Heinola will be battling for a roster spot and will have his best shot this year.

Elias Salomonsson: While Salomonsson will most likely be in the AHL for the 2024-25 season, he has the tools to maybe earn himself a game or a few with the Winnipeg Jets this season. Watching him at the Young Stars Classic was a treat and he’s certainly proved that he’s playing a step above his previous looks. Heinola and Salomonsson will likely be neck and neck and providing each other friendly competition which will be a great part of preseason and camp that I’ll be keeping a close eye on.

Brad Lambert: Lambert has a massive opportunity to make his mark this season. After making his NHL debut in game 82 versus the Vancouver Canucks, Lambert didn’t look entirely out of place. He’s also put on eight pounds of muscle throughout the offseason. Lambert will be battling for a roster spot from the get-go, but it will be interesting to see when and if he wins the 2C spot on the Winnipeg Jets.

Brayden Yager: I was impressed by Brayden Yager at the Young Stars Classic, he didn’t look out of place, rather looked like he was a step ahead of people. Like Lambert, Yager can make the most of the opportunity in front of him and push for the 2C spot. Although, for Yager, he’s ineligible for the AHL this season, meaning it’s either the NHL or back to Junior. Many eyes will be on him during camp as he’s been recently acquired and was incredibly noticeable during the Young Stars Classic.

Nikita Chibrikov: Chibrikov was sent to represent the Winnipeg Jets at the NHLPA Rookie Showcase this year. He looked strong and confident in this showcase and even served as a translator for other Russian prospects, Matvei Michkov most notably. Chibrikov is strengthening his overall game on the ice, but off the ice, he’s put in work and made himself noticeable heading into the 2024-25 season.

Parker Ford: Ford took a massive step in development during the 2023-24 season and emerged as a leader for the Manitoba Moose. With the 2023-24 season in the rearview mirror, it goes without saying that all players and prospects have to build on this momentum, including Ford. He was on the cusp of earning a roster spot and he’ll be battling Chibrikov and Lambert for a potential roster spot this season. Should the Jets decide to inject more speed and youth into their lineup, Parker Ford should be one of the first in line.

This article first appeared on Inside The Rink and was syndicated with permission.

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