NHL 19: Winnipeg Jets Player Ratings, Roster & Top Prospects


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Since relocating from Atlanta in 2011, the Winnipeg Jets have been seen as little more than a rebuilding team, but last season, they finally arrived, and in a big way. The Jets breezed past the Minnesota Wild, won a tough seven-game series against the Nashville Predators, but came up short against the tsunami of momentum that was carrying the Vegas Golden Knights. Now, the Jets are poised as one of the best teams in the Western Conference and are fully equipped to be dominant for years to come. 

Patrik Laine, Right Wing, 89 OVR

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Age: 20Role: SniperHeight: 196cmWeight: 93kgShoots: RightBest Stats: 95 Wrist Shot Accuracy, Hand-Eye. 94 Deking, Slap Shot Accuracy 

If anyone is going to take Alex Ovechkin’s scoring title in the coming years, it’s most likely going to be Finnish sniper Patrik Laine. Last season, only Laine’s second in the NHL, he scored 44 goals and 70 points to miss out on the Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard Trophy by five goals. Laine is among a handful of truly elite-level scorers in NHL 19, boasting 94 slap shot accuracy, 93 slap shot power, 95 wrist shot accuracy, 93 wrist shot power, 95 hand-eye, and 93 offensive awareness.

Dustin Byfuglien, Defenseman, 87 OVR

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Age: 33Role: Two-Way DefensemanHeight: 196cmWeight: 118kgShoots: RightBest Stats: 95 Balance, Strength. 93 Stick Checking, Body Checking, Slap Shot Power 

Dustin Byfuglien is a notoriously strong defenseman who also has an eye for goal. In fact, like Brent Burns for the San Jose Sharks, Byfuglien has been given time as a winger due to his strong offensive skills. Despite only playing 69 games last season, the towering blueliner clocked in 45 points to finish sixth among Jets scorers. While his 95 strength, 93 stick checking, and 93 body checking are Byfuglien’s primary assets in NHL 19, his shooting powers of 93 and 92 can see him rifle in a goal whenever the puck floats to him at the blueline.

Connor Hellebuyck, Goaltender, 87 OVR

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Age: 25Role: HybridHeight: 193cmWeight: 94kgShoots: LeftBest Stats: 90 Glove Low, Stick Low. 89 Angles, Five Hole, Glove High, Rebound Control, Recover, Aggressiveness, Agility, Speed, Vision 

One of the major causes behind the Jets’ sudden surge up the standings was Connor Hellebuyck finally being able to enjoy a whole season as the unquestionable starter. In 64 starts and 67 games, the Winnipeg netminder tallied six shutouts, a 2.36 goals against average, and an almighty .924 save percentage. Hellebuyck’s NHL 19 sheet is stuffed with near-90s, and as he’s only 25-years-old, they’re certain to breach the 90-mark if the team fulfills its lofty potential.

From the Day 1, September 13 update, this is how the Winnipeg Jets’ first lines start. Even without Patrik Laine, Nikolaj Ehlers, Jacob Trouba, or Tyler Myers, this is still a very strong top line. Byfuglien is a great weapon to have in all situations, and while Kyle Connor’s 83 overall may appear low, he has incredibly lofty numbers in all of the right places to couple nicely as the sniper alongside the playmaking skill of Mark Scheifele. 

NHL 19 Winnipeg Jets Roster

Kyle Connor (83) – Mark Scheifele (89) – Blake Wheeler (89)Ben Chiarot (78) – Dustin Byfuglien (87)Connor Hellebuyck (87)

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Best Stats
Blake Wheeler
89
Right Wing Power Forward
196cm
32
Right
92 Offensive Awareness, Slap Shot Power. 91 Wrist Shot Power, Strength
Mark Scheifele
89
Playmaker Center
191cm
25
Right
93 Offensive Awareness, Passing. 92 Deking, Puck Control
Nikolaj Ehlers
85
Right Wing Playmaker
183cm
22
Left
93 Deking. 92 Hand-Eye, Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Jacob Trouba
84
Two-Way Defenseman
191cm
24
Right
89 Stick Checking, Balance, Aggressiveness, Body Checking, Strength
Kyle Connor
83
Two-Way Left Wing
185cm
21
Left
88 Offensive Awareness. 87 Deking, Hand-Eye, Passing, Puck Control, Acceleration, Agility, Speed, Slap Shot Accuracy, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Accuracy, Wrist Shot Power
Bryan Little
83
Two-Way Center
183cm
30
Right
87 Deking, Hand-Eye, Passing, Puck Control, Defensive Awareness, Stick Checking, Offensive Awareness, Acceleration, agility, Speed, Slap Shot Power, Wrist Shot Power
Tyler Myers
83
Two-Way Defenseman
203cm
28
Right
91 Balance, Slap Shot Power. 90 Wrist Shot Power, Strength, Stick Checking
Josh Morrissey
83
Two-Way Defenseman
183cm
23
Left
90 Slap Shot Power. 89 Wrist Shot Power. 88 Acceleration, Agility, Speed
Mathieu Perreault
81
Left Wing Playmaker
178cm
30
Left
88 Speed, Agility, Acceleration
Adam Lowry
80
Two-Way Center
196cm
25
Left
89 Body Checking, Strength. 88 Balance
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Eric Comrie, Goaltender, 80 OVR

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Age: 23Role: HybridHeight: 183cmWeight: 79kgShoots: LeftPotential: Starter med

In NHL 19, Eric Comrie has an overall that is five points better than that of backup Laurent Brossoit, resulting in many players making the youngster their number two. Comrie is a worthy backup and will develop while in the backup role. But, if you plan on keeping Hellebuyck, it’s best to cash in on Comrie’s value after a season or two.

Already boasting a team that’s filled with elite young stars, the Winnipeg Jets have even more top-class skaters in the pipeline. Left winger Kristian Vesalainen headlines the current crop with his lofty 75 overall at the age of 19, as well as his Elite med potential. There are also the defensemen Luke Green, Logan Stanley, and Sami Niku who all have the potential to develop into great players in the years to come. 

NHL 19 Winnipeg Jets Top Prospects

Name
Overall Rating
Position/Role
Height
Age
Shoots
Potential
David Gustafsson
55
Two-Way Center
185cm
18
Left
Top 9 med
Giovanni Vallati
55
Offensive Defenseman
185cm
18
Left
7th D med
Declan Chisholm
55
Two-Way Defenseman
183cm
18
Left
7th D med
Leon Gawanke
60
Two-Way Defenseman
185cm
19
Right
AHL Top 2 high
Kristian Vesalainen
75
Two-Way Left Wing
188cm
19
Left
Elite med
Luke Green
60
Two-Way Defenseman
180cm
20
Right
Top 4 med
Jacob Cederholm
60
Two-Way Defenseman
193cm
20
Right
Top 6 med
Skyler McKenzie
62
Playmaker Center
170cm
20
Left
AHL Top 6 med
Logan Stanley
66
Defensive Defenseman
198cm
20
Left
Top 4 med
Simon Bourque
60
Offensive Defenseman
183cm
21
Left
7th D med
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