Winnipeg Jets Top Prospects

A look at the Winnipeg Jets top prospects heading into the 2015-16 season. The write ups for the Jets prospects are from mid-season, updating the progress of some of the Jets top prospects.

Pavel Kraskovsky: Center - 6'4" / 194
Drafted 164th overall to the Winnipeg Jets in 2014

Pavel Kraskovsky is in his rookie season in the KHL, and is struggling to produce offensively. His production may be disappointing, but it's not defining him as a bust.

He is a 19-year old player who is playing in a very good men's pro league and is playing limited minutes. Playing against players his own age at the WJC for Russia told a different story as Kraskovsky impressed in the second line pivot role, providing strong two-way play.

He's still a work in progress and the Russian factor may come into play, making his North American debut questionable.

JC Lipon: Right Wing - 6'1" /183
Drafted: 91st overall to the Winnipeg Jets in 2013

JC Lipon finally made his NHL debut in his third season in the pros. Lipon is a gritty, energy winger who plays a two-way game with a lot of sandpaper.

He could become a regular on the Jets third or fourth line by next season, as he is just the type of player many believe the roster is missing.

His offensive ceiling is not very high, but he can be an important player, especially in the post season.

Eric Comrie: Goalie - 6'1" / 167
Drafted: 59th overall to the Winnipeg Jets in 2013

Eric Comrie began his first pro season in Manitoba (AHL), splitting time with fellow top prospect Connor Hellebuyck.

With Hellebuyck now starting for the Jets in the NHL, Comrie has been left as the incumbent in the AHL and his play has been excellent so far.

The three-headed monster in the Jets crease means there is no rush to bring Comrie along, allowing the 20-year old blue-chip prospect to slow cook while seeing ample starts.

Write-up by Peter Harling, on Twitter @PHarling

2015 Draft
1 17 Kyle Connor (L) - Youngstown Phantoms (USHL)
1 25 Jack Roslovic (C) - U.S. National Development Team (USHL)
2 47 Jansen Harkins (C) - Prince George Cougars (WHL)
3 78 Erik Foley (L) - Cedar Rapids RoughRiders (USHL)
4 108 Michael Spacek (R) - Pardubice HC (Czech)
6 168 Mason Appleton (F) - Tri-City Storm (USHL)
7 198 Sami Niku (D) - JYP Jrs. (Finland)
7 203 Matteo Gennaro (C) - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
2014 Draft
1 9 Nikolaj Ehlers (L) - Halifax Mooseheads (QMJHL)
3 69 Jack Glover (D) - U.S. National Under-18 Team (USHL)
4 99 Chase De Leo (C) - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
4 101 Nelson Nogier (D) - Saskatoon Blades (WHL)
5 129 C.J. Franklin (F) - Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL)
6 164 Pavel Kraskovsky (F) - Yaroslavl (Russia Jrs.)
7 192 Matt Ustaski (F) - Langley Rivermen (BCHL)

2013 Draft
1 13 Josh Morrissey (D) - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL)
2 43 Nicolas Petan (C) - Portland Winterhawks (WHL)
2 59 Eric Comrie (G) - Tri-City Americans (WHL)
3 84 Jimmy Lodge (C) - Saginaw Spirit (OHL)
3 91 J.C. Lipon (R) - Kamloops Blazers (WHL)
4 104 Andrew Copp (C) - U. of Michigan (CCHA)
4 114 Jan Kostalek (D) - Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)
5 127 Tucker Poolman (D) - Omaha Lancers (USHL)
7 190 Brenden Kichton (D) - Spokane Chiefs (WHL)
7 194 Marcus Karlstrom (D) - AIK Jrs. (Sweden)

Winnipeg Jets Top Prospects
Rk	My NHL Trade Rumors	The Hockey News	Corey Pronman ESPN	Hockey Prospectus	Hockey's Future	Dobber Prospects	NHL.com
1	N. Ehlers	N. Ehlers	N. Ehlers	N. Ehlers	N. Ehlers	N. Ehlers	C. Hellebuyck
2	J. Morrissey	J. Morrissey	N. Petan	J. Morrissey	J. Morrissey	C. Hellebuyck	N. Ehlers
3	K. Connor	K. Connor	K. Connor	K. Connor	K. Connor	J. Morrissey	J. Morrissey
4	N. Petan	J. Armia	J. Morrissey	N. Petan	N. Petan	N. Petan	A. Copp
5	C. Hellebuyck	N. Petan	J. Roslovic	C. Hellebuyck	C. Hellebuyck	K. Connor	J. Armia
6	J. Roslovic	C. Hellebuyck	C. Hellebuyck	J. Harkins	J. Armia	J. Armia
7	J. Harkins	J. Roslovic	J. Armia	J. Roslovic	J. Roslovic	J. Roslovic
8	J. Armia	B. Lemieux	B. Lemieux	C. De Leo	A. Copp	E. Comrie
9	A. Copp	E. Comrie	M. Spacek	S. Kosmachuk	E. Comrie	A. Copp
10	E. Comrie	A. Copp	A. Copp	J. Armia	J. Harkins	S. Kosmachuk