Winnipeg Jets recall Brayden Yager from Manitoba Moose
The Jets placed Josh Morrissey on injured reserve and called up Brayden Yager on Monday.
The Winnipeg Jets have recalled forward Brayden Yager from the AHL’s Manitoba Moose following injuries to Josh Morrissey and Vladislav Namestnikov. Yager had been a standout player for the Moose, scoring the overtime winner and finishing the first six games with five goals and four assists. He expressed his enthusiasm for contributing to the team's offence and praised the opportunity provided by Coach Mark Morrison.
The Jets had multiple AHL options, including Nikita Chibrikov with nine points and Noah Gregor with four goals, but ultimately chose the 21-year-old first-round draft pick who ranks in the top 10 in AHL scoring. To accommodate Yager's return, the Jets placed Josh Morrissey on injured reserve, with the latter expected to be re-evaluated in a week or two.
Forward Walker Duehr was placed on waivers to make room for Yager, while defenceman Elias Salomonsson made his season debut with the Moose following shoulder surgery. The Jets begin a short two-game road trip in St. Louis on Tuesday before returning home for their Heritage Classic matchup against the Montreal Canadiens.
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