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The two first-round picks on the Manitoba Moose are having very different starts to their American Hockey League (AHL) seasons. On the plus side, Brayden Yager has had a nice opening 15 games and is looking comfortable and confident in his first foray into professional hockey.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / October 11

AHL Game Recap: Laval Rocket at Manitoba Moose (10/10/2025)

Brayden Yager made his presence felt in his first home game as a pro, scoring his first professional goal as the Manitoba Moose opened their 2025-26 season with a 4-1 win at home.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Jets’ Brayden Yager Invited to 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Winnipeg Jets’ prospect Brayden Yager has been invited to the 2025 National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Rookie Showcase. The showcase will take place on Sept.

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The Winnipeg Jets have recalled top prospect Brayden Yager following the Lethbridge Hurricanes’ elimination from the Western Hockey League (WHL) Conference Finals.

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Jets recall top prospect ahead of crucial Game 6 vs. Blues

The Winnipeg Jets have assigned top prospect Brayden Yager to the NHL roster after the end of his season with the WHL’s Lethbridge Hurricanes. Yager will join the club ahead of a potential series-clinching Game 6.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Jets News & Rumors: Hellebuyck, Yager & Trade Deadline

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Winnipeg Jets News / Blade of Steel / December 2, 2024

Winnipeg Jets Top Prospect Shockingly Traded in Blockbuster Deal

The Winnipeg Jets moved Rutger McGroarty in the summer to land Braydon Yager, and now his WHL team the Moose Jaw Warriors have traded him in a huge deal.

NHL News / San Jose Hockey Now / November 27, 2024

Speculation: Sharks Interested in David Jiricek?

Are the San Jose Sharks circling David Jiricek? Frank Seravalli of Daily Faceoff isn’t counting out the Sharks in the Jiricek sweepstakes. “I don’t think

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / September 29, 2024

Winnipeg Jets’ Latest Camp Cuts Include Barlow & Yager

The Winnipeg Jets announced Sunday that they have trimmed their training camp roster by five players, bringing their overall player total to 36. That number, which does include the injured Ville Heinola and Logan Stanley, is made up of 19 forwards, 13 defencemen, and four goaltenders.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / August 26, 2024

Jets Newest Prospect Addresses Penguins Trade

The Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins made an unconventional swap of top prospects recently, resulting in the Jets landing Canadian-born center Brayden Yager in exchange for winger Rutger McGroarty.

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Expectations Set for Penguins Newest Top Prospect

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Winnipeg Jets added to an unusually busy August when they swapped top prospects in a one-for-one trade. Penguins’ top prospect Brayden Yager was dealt to the Jets in exchange for their top prospect, Rutger McGroarty.

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NHL Notebook: Penguins trade Brayden Yager to Jets for Rutger McGroarty as Habs land Laine

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 22, 2024

Penguins adding premier forward prospect in trade with Jets

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