Confirmed with Link: Jets sign LW Axel Blomqvist

[Gnova]

I honestly cannot believe this. As someone who has seem him play lots, I am honestly shocked. I'm sure most of Lethbridge is as well. Maybe he had a really good showing at camp, because from what he's done in Lethbridge, he hasn't deserved this IMO.

If he pans out great, if he doesn't no big deal.

I am shocked that people are shocked by this.

 

[Sweech]

I really like this. Essentially gaining a prospect for free - with the only asset spent being a contract slot. Which is something we have room to be flexible with anyway, as we're often using the extra slots on AHL talent to help out our lack of prospect depth down in St. Johns.

 

[Whileee]

Has Blomqvist's signing been confirmed by a solid source?

 

[truck]

Has Blomqvist's signing been confirmed by a solid source?

Nope.

 

[Duke749]

I honestly cannot believe this. As someone who has seem him play lots, I am honestly shocked. I'm sure most of Lethbridge is as well. Maybe he had a really good showing at camp, because from what he's done in Lethbridge, he hasn't deserved this IMO.




What good is a 6'5" frame if he plays like he's 5'5"?

Its funny, I was going to post that he actually played big.

You mean like Wheeler??

 

[Atoyot]

Ok. You can make your opinions based on 2 games you saw. I'll make mine over a course of a season that I saw. I don't know why you're so defensive, I just gave my two sense, as I have probably seen him more than most people here. Apparently 29 NHL teams had the same opinion as me, as no team was willing to take a chance on him, other than the Jets. It's not the end all be all, but it is a good indication of where he stands right now, and how most scouts believe his play rates. That can change of course, but I have yet to see it.

Tolchinsky was also passed up in the draft and then signed by Carolina, he has 5 goals and 4 assists in 3 games to start the season in the OHL.

Again, if turns out to be an NHLer, great. If not then we lose nothing by signing him. You can't teach size.

 

[Guardian17]

I haven't looked it up, but I wonder how many teams have fewer pro contracts than the Jets do at the moment. I believe it was LeBrun who said the flames have lots of room for contracts - they are are 45 or 46 - I believe the Jets are at 41.

With Telegin suspended by the team, does his contract count against this number?

 

[truck]

With Telegin suspended by the team, does his contract count against this number?

Probably. Don't know for sure.

 

[PaperRockChamp]

Confirmed

 

[Edgar Halliwax]

It's no longer just a rumor. Confirmed by True North a few minutes ago.

 

[YWGinYYZ]

Confirmed

It's no longer just a rumor. Confirmed by True North a few minutes ago.

Nice! "Free" prospect. That's 11 from this year: 10 drafted, plus one signed.

EDIT:

Winnipeg Jets ‏@NHLJets 2m
The Jets have agreed to terms with Axel Blomqvist on a three-year, two-way, entry level contract.

Tweet here: https://twitter.com/NHLJets/status/385164747991023616

 

[Duke749]

Nice. Liked Blomqvist.

 

[CorgisPer60]

Axel Blomqvist ‏@AxelBlomqvist 2h

So proud and happy to sign an NHL contract with the @NHLJets #dreamcometrue

Free prospects! I like it.

 

[Whileee]

Blomqvist celebrates with a goal and an assist in a win - game's 3rd star. http://www.lethbridgehurricanes.com/article/canes-rally-in-3rd-to-get-first-win-5-3-over-edmonton