Winnipeg Jets’ general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff had himself a busy night on Monday. Opting to start free agency week with a bang rather than wait things out, Chevy went about his business quietly throughout the majority of the day on Monday, before announcing a major trade and key signing.
First, news broke that veteran forward Paul Stastny would be sticking around in Winnipeg for another season. Re-signing on a discounted $3.75 million for the 2021-22 season, the now 35-year-old will be looked upon to continue with his help as a second-line contributor, who can play the key ‘setup man’ role on either of the team’s power play units.
-
Ep 30: Nazem Kadri; Lightning Advance; Rust Re-Signsby Full Press Coverage on May 25, 2022 at 1:10 am
Jim and Chris discuss Nazem Kadri's big night, the Lightning advancing […]
Stastny, who originally came to Winnipeg back in spring of 2018 in advance of the Jets’ lengthy postseason run, opted to sign a three-year contract with the Vegas Golden Knights that offseason, despite Chevy moving Joel Armia and Steve Mason to Montreal in order to make room for the gifted centreman.
He played two seasons with the Golden Knights before the Jets came calling. In attempting to satisfy the desires of former star winger Patrik Laine, Cheveldayoff brought Stastny – to whom Laine had found much success alongside – back into the fold for the start of the 2020-21 season.
Laine ended up only skating in one game with the Jets this past season before suffering an injury and ultimately being traded to Columbus. Stastny, who was brought in to help the youngster rediscover his game, ended up fitting in well with a variety of the Jets’ offensive stars. Finishing the year with a modest 13 goals and 29 points in 56 games, the Quebec City product will continue to be a force both on the ice, while helping the team with his experience and leadership in the dressing room.
Then just minutes after the Stastny signing became official, the Jets and Washington Capitals announced a one-player, three-piece trade that saw Winnipeg pick up defenceman Brenden Dillon in exchange for second-round draft picks in both the 2022 and 2023 NHL Entry Drafts.
Latest Jets News
- Jets Inching Closer to First Round Pick as Rangers, Copp Produce
- Winnipeg’s Kyle Connor the Overwhelming Lady Byng Favourite
- Failing to Sign Barry Trotz Would be True North’s Biggest Mistake
- “A Year to Forget” for Jets Forward Mark Scheifele
- NHL Postseason Dissection: Buffalo and Winnipeg Look To Next Year
Viewed as a ‘cap space saver’ by Washington, the deal sees Dillon, 30, sent to the Jets alongside his remaining three years of a four-year, $15.6 million contract signed in October of 2020. He carries a $3.9 cap hit for each of the next three seasons – something that Winnipeg is certainly willing to take on in exchange for the services of the big and tough defender.
Known for his physicality, Dillon is a menace at 6-foot-4 and 230 pounds. He plays a solid two-way game, while never backing down from tossing a sizeable check open-ice or against the boards. His net-front presence will certainly be welcomed by the Jets, while his heavy shot and offensive instincts will be an added touch.
Having put up two goals, 19 points and 49 penalty minutes in just 56 games of the shortened 2020-21 season with the Capitals, Dillon showed that he can still tee it up from the point, while making a solid first pass on zone exits with a speedy Washington team. Topping out at 22 points in back-to-back seasons with the San Jose Sharks, Dillon put up a career-high five goals in 2017-18 and followed that up with a career-high 22 assists in 2018-19.
His 75 games of postseason experience will also serve the Jets’ room as quite an added bonus, as only Paul Stastny (103 games) has more Stanley Cup Playoff games under his belt.
-
Ep 30: Nazem Kadri; Lightning Advance; Rust Re-Signsby Full Press Coverage on May 25, 2022 at 1:10 am
Jim and Chris discuss Nazem Kadri's big night, the Lightning advancing […]
-
Ep 29: Stanley Cup Playoffs; Maple Leafs Collapse; End Of An Era For Penguinsby Full Press Coverage on May 18, 2022 at 4:31 am
Mike, Jim, and Chris discuss the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, […]
-
Ep 28: NHL Draft Lottery; Stanley Cup; Islanders Coaching Situationby Full Press Coverage on May 11, 2022 at 1:13 am
Jim Biringer and Chris Wassel discuss the results of the NHL Draft […]
-
Ep 27: Golden Knights Fall Flat; Canucks Stay Aliveby Full Press Coverage on April 20, 2022 at 3:05 am
The Vegas Golden Knights had a chance to close the gap, but fell flat […]
-
Stanley Cup Playoffs Round 2 Previewby Full Press Coverage on May 18, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Jim is back once again discussing the 2nd round of the 2022 Stanley Cup […]
-
Ep 28: Toronto Maple Leafs, Stanley Cup Playoffs Talkby Full Press Coverage on May 8, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Jim is joined by Lex Tan of Sauga 960 to discuss the Toronto Maple […]
-
Ep 73: Bruins Face Elimination; Bruce Cassidy On Hot Seat; Patrice Bergeron Final Standby Full Press Coverage on May 12, 2022 at 4:00 pm
Ian and Chris discuss game six between the Bruins and Hurricanes and the […]
-
Ep 72: Bruins Acquire Hampus Lindholm; More Moves To Come?by Full Press Coverage on March 20, 2022 at 3:34 pm
Ian and Chris discuss the trade of Hampus Lindholm to the Bruins and what […]
-
S3Ep29 - Tampa Bay Lightning, New York Rangers, Round 2 Stanley Cup Playoffs Talkby Jim Biringer on May 22, 2022 at 8:00 pm
Jim is joined by Marc Weiss and Coach Jay as they discuss Round 2 of the […]
-
S3Ep28 - Stanley Cup Playoff Game 7 Talk, Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangersby Jim Biringer on May 15, 2022 at 1:08 pm
Jim is joined by Marc Weiss and Coach Jay in discussing the five Game7s in […]
-
Episode #381 - The 2022 NHL Spicy Second Roundby Full Press Coverage on May 23, 2022 at 2:50 pm
The 2nd round of the NHL playoffs is well under way and things are getting […]
-
Episode #380 - The 2022 NHL Playoffs - Second Roundby Full Press Coverage on May 17, 2022 at 2:30 am
After FIVE!!! game 7's in the first round of the playoffs, the 2nd round […]
-
Episode #379 - The 2022 NHL Playoffs - First Roundby Full Press Coverage on May 10, 2022 at 2:02 am
The NHL playoffs are well underway and the series are definitely not going […]
-
Episode #102: French or Silenceby Full Press Coverage on May 21, 2022 at 5:46 am
The AHL Divisional Semifinals have concluded, and now, only eight teams […]
-
Episode #101: Playoff Post Mortemby Full Press Coverage on May 17, 2022 at 6:11 am
The 2022 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs are in full swing, with (almost) two […]
-
Episode #102: French or Silenceby Full Press Coverage on May 21, 2022 at 5:46 am
The AHL Divisional Semifinals have concluded, and now, only eight teams […]
-
Episode #101: Playoff Post Mortemby Full Press Coverage on May 17, 2022 at 6:11 am
The 2022 AHL Calder Cup Playoffs are in full swing, with (almost) two […]
-
Ep 60: #KrejciForever and Raised Expectationsby Full Press Coverage on May 4, 2021 at 9:23 pm
Ian and Chris talk about the Bruins post trade deadline turnaround and […]
-
Ep 59: Bruins Swing Big At Trade Deadlineby Full Press Coverage on April 12, 2021 at 9:48 pm
Ian and Chris welcome in Mike Cratty to discuss the trade acquisitions of […]
-
5/25 - Texas Tragedy; Celtics/Heat Game Fiveby Full Press Coverage on May 25, 2022 at 7:21 pm
Ian and John react to the tragic school shooting in Texas. In addition, […]
-
Which Athlete Do You Want To See Roasted?by Full Press Coverage on May 24, 2022 at 2:40 pm
Ian and John discuss the upcoming Tom Brady roast and which athlete they […]
-
Warriors Take Commanding Lead; How Can The Celtics Rebound? (5/23)by Full Press Coverage on May 23, 2022 at 3:37 pm
Ian and John discuss the Warriors commanding 3-0 series lead over the […]
-
5/23 - Red Sox; NBA Playoffs; Tom Brady Roastby Full Press Coverage on May 23, 2022 at 3:32 pm
Ian and John discuss the Red Sox recent surge, the Warriors lead over the […]