Description: Jets left wing Evander Kane is set to meet with a specialist about his wrist injury. SOURCE: Winnipeg Free Press
Insight: If Kane does end up needing surgery, he should have plenty of time to recover before the start of next season. Kane ended the 2013 campaign with 33 points (17 goals, 16 assists) in 48 contests.
Description: Winnipeg defenseman Zach Bogosian is questionable for Monday's game against Buffalo due to an upper-body injury.
Insight: Bogosian was a 30-point player in 65 games last season and his current hot streak (seven points in last four games) puts him on a similar pace if he can get back out on the ice.
Description: Jets center Olli Jokinen suffered a high-ankle sprain Saturday against the Islanders and is likely to miss the final three games of the season, according to a Winnipeg Sun report.
Insight: According to Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun, Jokinen got tied up with Thomas Hickey along the boards and his leg twisted awkwardly. He had seven goals and 14 points in 45 contests this season, but his ugly -19 rating hurt fantasy owners.
Description: Winnipeg defenseman Zach Bogosian has produced two goals and seven points during his four-game scoring streak.
Insight: Bogosian was a 30-point player in 65 games last season and his current streak puts him at a similar pace after his production was dormant for most of the season.
Description: Jets winger Andrew Ladd extended his scoring streak to six games with three assists Thursday against the Hurricanes.
Insight: Ladd had zero points from March 26 to April 2, but he has provided fantasy owners with four goals and 12 points during his scoring streak and 18 goals and 44 points in 44 games this season.
Description: Winnipeg goalie Ondrej Pavelec will start Thursday's game against the Carolina Hurricanes.
Insight: Pavelec has been an average to below-average netminder in all four months, but he does have a 2.36 GAA and .928 SV% in three starts against Carolina this season.
Description: Jets winger Andrew Ladd continued his recent roll with two goals and an assist Tuesday against the Lightning.
Insight: Ladd rolled through the first two months of the season but hit a rough patch with zero points from March 26 to April 2. He's currently on a five-game scoring streak and has four goals and nine points during the run.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom (back) is being listed as week-to-week instead of day-to-day, according to coach Claude Noel. SOURCE: Ken Wiebe, Winnipeg Sun
Insight: Enstrom left Tuesday's game shortly after being checked into the boards by Buffalo's Steve Ott. He's dealing with back soreness.
Description: Jets winger Andrew Ladd has six points during his four-game scoring streak.
Insight: Ladd rolled through the first two months of the season but hit a rough patch with zero points from March 26 to April 2. His current streak brings him up to 16 goals and 38 points in 42 games this season, a career-best pace.
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien had a goal and an assist, five SOG and a +4 Thursday against the Panthers.
Insight: Byfuglien's numbers are down from last season, when he had 12 goals and 53 points in 66 games. He has seven goals and 17 assists in 37 games this season.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom missed Wednesday's practice due to mid-body soreness, according to the Winnipeg Free Press.
Insight: Enstrom left Tuesday's game shortly after being checked into the boards by Steve Ott. He's questionable for Thursday's game against the Florida Panthers.
Description: Winnipeg winger Evander Kane had a brilliant fantasy night Tuesday against the Hurricanes, contributing a goal, three assists, two PIM, six SOG and a +2.
Insight: Kane blocked a shot and delivered four hits for good measure. The forward had three goals and zero assists over the first 13 games of March.
Description: Winnipeg defenseman Ron hainsey is probable for Tuesday's game against Carolina while dealing with a hand injury.
Insight: The defenseman has zero goals and nine assists, eight penalty minutes and a minus-1 rating on the season, meaning he's got very little fantasy value in any relevant category.
Description: Jets center Bryan Little tallied a goal and two assists Sunday in a win over Tampa Bay.
Insight: He logged almost 23 minutes of ice time in the victory. Little (five goals, 16 assists) leads all Winnipeg skaters with a +10 rating in 33 games this season.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom (shoulder) will return to the lineup Sunday for the first time since Feb. 15.
Insight: Enstrom (2 G, 11 A) has been a strong fantasy option when healthy but he missed 20 games last season and has only played 13 of 32 games this season.
Description: Winnipeg backup goaltender Al Montoya was available for Thursday's game with the Capitals, but didn't see any action.
Insight: Ondrej Pavelec gave up four goals in a 4-0 loss to Washington and having played 28 games already this season (13-13-2, 2.78 GAA, .904 save percentage) could be in line for a rest. Montoya is 3-0-0 this with a 2.33 GAA and .909 save percentage and just might get the call.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom has been skating without the "no-contact" jersey and should be close to returning. He's dealing with a shoulder injury.
Insight: The original diagnosis when he injured it on Feb. 15 was "a couple of weeks." Enstrom has 13 points (2 G, 11 A) in 13 games, huge numbers for a defenseman. He has two 50-point seasons and fantasy owners need him back in the lineup as soon as possible.
Description: Jets right wing Blake Wheeler had a pair of goals Tuesday againts Boston. It was his third two-goal effort over his last five games.
Insight: Wheeler's hot streak gives him 14 goals to go with 12 assists over 29 games this season. The former Bruin had 17 goals and 47 assists in 80 games last season.
Description: Jets left wing Evander Kane had the deciding goal Tuesday against Boston.
Insight: Winnipeg was trailing 1-0 in the third period but scored two goals in a span of one minute to take a lead it wouldn't relinquish. The Jets have won six of the last eight games but Kane has just three points (all goals) this month after putting together an eight-game scoring streak in February.
Description: Jets right wing Blake Wheeler lit the lamp twice Saturday in a win against Toronto.
Insight: Wheeler (12 goals, 12 assists in 27 points) has scored two or more goals in two out of his last three outings. The 26-year-old had just two goals total in his previous nine games.
Description: Winnipeg goaltender Al Montoya is doubtful for Saturday's game against Toronto with a lower body injury.
Insight: It appears to be the same injury he suffered on Feb. 12. Montoya is 3-0-0 this season with a 2.33 GAA and .909 save percentage. Ondrej Pavelec should continue to see the majority of the work in net for the Jets.
Description: Jets goaltender Al Montoya will start in the crease Thursday versus Tampa Bay.
Insight: It will be Montoya's first start since suffering a lower-body injury on Feb. 12. He has a shutout under his belt but allowed nine goals in 137 minutes (3.94 GAA) over his other three appearances.
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will play Tuesday against the Panthers after returning home to Minnesota for a personal matter. SOURCE: Gary Lawless, Winnipeg Free Press
Insight: It was uncertain if Byfuglien would make it back to Winnipeg in time due to the winter storm in the Midwest. The 257-pound blueliner has 10 points and 47 SOG in 16 games this season.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom says he's feeling better but has yet to start skating. He's dealing with a shoulder injury.
Insight: The original diagnosis when he injured it on Feb. 15 was "a couple of weeks." Enstrom has 13 points (2 G, 11 A) in 13 games, huge numbers for a defenseman. He has two 50-point seasons under his belt so his 2013 performance isn't completely unexpected and fantasy owners need him back in the lineup as soon as possible.
Description: Jets left wing Evander Kane scored two goals, including the game-winner in the third period, with one assist and seven SOG Tuesday against the Rangers.
Insight: Kane extended his points streak to eight games and his goals streak to four. Tuesday was his biggest game during the streak; he had one point in each of the last seven games.
Description: The Winnipeg Sun reports that Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien suffered a lower body injury Sunday against the Devils.
Insight: Byfuglien (three goals, six assists) was on hand for Monday's optional skate so it's possible he'll be able to play Tuesday against the Rangers. Fantasy owners should have a backup defenseman ready just in case.
Description: Jets left wing Evander Kane only scored once Sunday against the Devils, but that one goal was enough to extend his points streak to seven games.
Insight: Kane hasn't had any huge games during the streak (each game he's only had one point) but you have to admire his consistency. Kane is second on the team in scoring with 15 points in 18 appearances.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom has a shoulder injury which is expected to keep him out of the lineup for at least another week.
Insight: The original diagnosis when he injured it on Feb. 15 was "a couple of weeks." Enstrom has 13 points (2 G, 11 A) in 13 games, huge numbers for a defenseman. He has two 50-point seasons under his belt so his 2013 performance isn't completely unexpected and fantasy owners need him back in the lineup as soon as possible.
Description: Winnipeg forward Blake Wheeler found the net twice on five shots Thursday to help the Jets beat Carolina on the road.
Insight: Wheeler has really upped his shots at the net in February. He only took 11 SOG in seven games last month but he has attempted 36 in nine games this month. However, his three goals in February match January's total despite the increase in shots.
Description: Winnipeg forward Evander Kane extended his point streak to five games Thursday versus the Hurricanes. Kane notched his fifth goal of the season on two SOG.
Insight: Kane has two goals and three assists over his last five games. He put together a similar stretch in January, collecting eight points in five games before failing to tally a point in the first four games of February.
Description: Jets winger Andrew Ladd continued his torrid month with three points Thursday against the Hurricanes. Ladd scored his ninth goal of the season and had four SOG.
Insight: That makes five goals for Ladd over his last five games and seven goals in February. The Winnipeg forward has never scored at this type of prolific pace so enjoy it while it lasts.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom left Friday's game with a shoulder injury and is doubtful for Sunday's game against Boston.
Insight: Enstrom has 13 points in 13 games, huge numbers for a defenseman. He has two 50-point seasons under his belt so his 2013 performance isn't completely unexpected.
Description: Jets winger Andrew Ladd has three goals in the last two games and five in February.
Insight: Ladd notched Winnipeg's lone goal Friday against the Penguins. He leads the team in goals with seven through 13 games and also has five assists. Ladd has never produced more than 59 points in a season and he should revert to that pace once his .226 scoring percentage dips.
Description: Jets defenseman Tobias Enstrom left Friday's game with a shoulder injury and won't return.
Insight: Enstrom has 13 points in 13 games, elite numbers from the blue line. He has two 50-point seasons under his belt so his 2013 performance isn't uncommon.
Description: Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec will return to the net Friday against the Penguins for his first start since Feb. 7.
Insight: Pavelec was sidelined with the flu over the weekend and watched as Al Montoya shut out Ottawa to earn another start. However, Montoya left Tuesday's game with an injury and has been placed on injured reserve, leaving Pavelec with no discernible competition.
Description: Jets goaltender Al Montoya has been placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury. SOURCE: Gary Lawless, Winnipeg Free Press
Insight: Montoya shut out Ottawa on Saturday before leaving Tuesday's game with an injury. Ondrej Pavelec (3-5-1, 3.28 GAA) doesn't have to worry about a goalie controversy for now. Winnipeg called up Eddie Pasquale from the minors to serve as the backup netminder.
Description: The Penguins have traded 24-year-old winger Eric Tangradi to the Winnipeg Jets for a seventh-round draft pick. SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Insight: Tangradi has just five points in 45 career games, including zero in five games this season. He saw some ice time with Evgeni Malkin earlier this season but had been a healthy scratch in the past eight contests. He has a better shot at fantasy relevance with Winnipeg but he's still a long shot to contribute this season.
Description: Winnipeg will start Al Montoya in net Tuesday versus Philadelphia. Montoya is coming off a shutout of Ottawa Saturday night, when starter Ondrej Pavelec had the flu.
Insight: Pavelec is over the flu, but Montoya will get another turn Tuesday. Pavelec hasn't been playing well but we don't expect Montoya to seriously challenge for the starting job.
Description: Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec is probable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia while recovering from flu-like symptoms.
Insight: Pavelec is 3-5-1 with a 3.28 GAA and .885 save percentage. Al Montoya started Saturday and improved to 2-0-0 with a 2.68 GAA and .899 save percentage. His shutout of Ottawa could have earned another start for Tuesday.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is probable for Tuesday's game against Philadelphia. He's recovered from a "lower body injury."
Insight: Byfuglien (three goals, four assists in six games) hasn't played since January 29th against Montreal. He's a must start when in uniform as there aren't many 50-plus point scoring defensemen in the league.
Description: With Ondrej Pavelec out with the flu, Jets goaltender Al Montoya stepped in and sticked away 33 shots in a shutout of Ottawa Saturday afternoon.
Insight: Montoya gave up seven goals in 97 minutes over his first two appearances this season, so this effort is surprising. Even with the shutout, he's unlikely to push a healthy Pavelec.
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien is out for Saturday's game against Ottawa. He's still recovering from a "lower body injury."
Insight: Byfuglien (three goals, four assists in six games) hasn't played since January 29th against Montreal. Winnipeg is still labelling him as day-to-day so it's possible he could return to action sometime next week.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, who missed his fourth consecutive game Thursday with a lower body injury, is questionable for Saturday's game against Ottawa.
Insight: Byfuglien is one of the top defensemen in fantasy hockey who has seven points (3 G, 4 A) in six games this season after posting 53 points in 2011-12. Tobias Enstrom has picked up the slack with 13 points in 10 games.
Description: Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec has had four days to think about his abysmal effort Friday against the Lightning -- 25 minutes, 5 GA. He'll try to rebound Tuesday on the road against Florida.
Insight: Pavelec has allowed 14 goals over his last three starts but the team won't turn to Al Montoya anytime soon after giving Pavelec a five-year contract in the offseason.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien, who missed his second consecutive game Friday with a lower body injury, is questionable for Tuesday's game against Florida
Insight: Byfuglien is one of the top defensemen in fantasy hockey who has seven points (3 G, 4 A) in six games this season after posting 53 points in 2011-12.
Description: Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien missed his second consecutive game Friday with a lower body injury. He'll have a few days to recover before the team's next game on Tuesday.
Insight: Byfuglien is one of the top defensemen in fantasy hockey who has seven points (3 G, 4 A) in six games this season after posting 53 points in 2011-12.
Description: Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec was tagged for five goals on 14 shots in just 25 minutes Friday night against the Lightning.
Insight: That will hurt the old GAA. Pavelec only gave up nine goals over his first four starts but he's let in 14 in 143 minutes over his last three. He shouldn't be used in any leagues until further notice.
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien will be a game-time decision Thursday against Florida. SOURCE: Winnipeg Free Press
Insight: Byfuglien "aggravated something" before the morning skate and didn't skate with the team. Rookie blueliner Zach Redmond is under the impression that he will make his first NHL start Thursday. Byfuglien is one of the top defensemen in fantasy hockey.
Description: Winnipeg forward Blake Wheeler scored his third goal of the season Tuesday in a loss to Montreal.
Insight: Wheeler had a career-high 64 points last season and he already has six in six games. We'd like to see him take more shots on goal, however. He only has nine after taking 208 in 2011-12.
Description: Al Montoya will tend goal for Winnipeg Sunday against the Islanders.
Insight: Montoya hasn't appeared yet this season after making 52 appearances for the Isles over the past two seasons. Ondrej Pavelec (2-1-1, 2.21, .932 SV%) has the starting job locked down but is getting a break after starting the first four games.
Description: Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien had two assists Tuesday against the Capitals. He added three shots on goal and spent four minutes in the penalty box.
Insight: Byfuglien was a top-10 fantasy blue liner last season with 12 goals, 41 assists, 72 PIM, 19 PPP and 223 SOG. He already has three points (1 G, 2 A) and 13 shots in three games.
Description: Jets winger Andrew Ladd scored one goal on five shots Tuesday against the Capitals.
Insight: Ladd has turned in 57 goals over the last two seasons and attempted 265 shots last year, but he doesn't score many point on the power play and has recorded an awful minus-20 differential over his last 166 games.
Description: Jets goaltender Ondrej Pavelec shut down Washington on Tuesday, allowing two goals on 34 attempts in 60 minutes in a 4-2 win.
Insight: Pavelec (1-1-1) has only allowed seven goals on 98 shots in 185 minutes over his first three games. Winnipeg doesn't play again until Friday so Pavelec could make a fourth straight start.
Description: The Jets will go with Ondrej Pavelec between the pipes again on Tuesday.
Insight: Pavelec has saved 92.2 percent with a 2.40 GAA over his first two games but hasn't won either of them due to Winnipeg providing him just two goals in 125 minutes of play. It doesn't seem like backup Al Montoya is going to get much playing time this season, which gives Pavelec more value.
Description: Winnipeg center Nik Antropov (upper body) is questionable for Saturday's game against Ottawa.
Insight: Antropov isn't the scorer he was from 2007-2009, but he produced 15 goals and 20 assists in 69 games last season. His fantasy value is limited when healthy as he's likely anchoring the third line.
