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The Winnipeg Jets announce that they have called up forward Brayden Yager from AHL Manitoba and have placed defenseman Josh Morrissey on injured reserve, retroactive to an injury that occurred on Oct.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Jets Call Up Yager; Place Morrissey on Injured Reserve

The Winnipeg Jets have called up forward Brayden Yager from the Manitoba Moose. The 21 year old has gotten off to a scorching start with the Moose in the American Hockey League, scoring five goals and adding four assists for nine points in six games to sit tied for first in team scoring.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / October 5

The Moose Can Have a Huge Role for the Jets This Season

The Manitoba Moose had a pretty good Sunday afternoon, beating Chicago 8–3. But for the Winnipeg Jets, the final score probably wasn't the most interesting part.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / April 13

Jets’ Brayden Yager to make NHL debut Monday against Golden Knights

Winnipeg Jets forward prospect Brayden Yager will make his NHL debut against the Vegas Golden Knights on Monday evening. The Jets announced the news of Yager drawing into the lineup on their official social media channels on Monday afternoon.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Jets Recall Brayden Yager, Nikita Chibrikov

The Winnipeg Jets announced that they have recalled forwards Brayden Yager and Nikita Chibrikov from their AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Per the team, these two moves are emergency recalls.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / November 17

Jets’ Top Prospects Yager & Barlow Off to Differing Starts with Moose

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, 2025

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, 2025

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.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / May 4, 2025

Brayden Yager Recalled from WHL Lethbridge Hurricanes

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

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2, 2025

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.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13, 2025

Jets News & Rumors: Hellebuyck, Yager & Trade Deadline

In this edition of Winnipeg Jets News & Rumours, I’ll share why Team USA’s starting goalie will be the Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck. No one expects less than an impressive performance at the 4 Nations Face-Off.

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.

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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.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / August 22, 2024

Winnipeg Jets trade disgruntled forward Rutger McGroarty to the Pittsburgh Penguins

A trade has been finalized between the Winnipeg Jets and Pittsburgh Penguins that will have Rutger McGroarty sent to the Penguins for Brayden Yager. NHL