Adam Lowry will lead the Jets in penalty minutes next season
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Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry has major leadership responsibilities ahead of next season, but he's projected to lead the team in another category.
Lowry never shies away from the physical aspect of the game, and his willingness to throw his weight around and make life difficult for his opponents are two of the things that have made him an effective third-line centre and compelling captain.
The Jets' second-ever draft pick is not a goon by any means, but is willing to do anything to demonstrate his dedication and leadership, and sometimes that means dropping the gloves in defense of a teammate. With Dillon gone, he might have to do that a little more often.
Dillon and Lowry tied for the team lead in fights last season with seven each, and the Jets didn't add anyone over the offseason considered an enforcer. Lowry finished tied for third on the team with 57 PIMs last season, well behind Dillon's 93 (15 of Dillon's PIMs came in a single game where he was ejected for an illegal check.)
This season, Lowry could have closer to Dillon's number from last season, both due to just being someone who plays with sandpaper and potentially having to pick up the fisticuffs slack. However, fighting's prevalence in hockey has certainly waned and he shouldn't be looking for fights for no reason.
As previously mentioned, Adam Lowry is always first to the fight. Since being named captain, he's done a tremendous job of leading the troops on a nightly basis. His projection to lead the team in penalty minutes comes as no real shocker as he will be standing up for his fellow teammates when the situation arises.
source: The Hockey Writers
Winnipeg Jets 2024-25 Stat Leader Predictions
Winnipeg Jets 2024-25 Stat Leader Predictions
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27 AOUT | 108 ANSWERS Adam Lowry will lead the Jets in penalty minutes next season Will Adam Lowry lead the team in penalty minutes? | ||
| Yes | 59 | 54.6 % |
| No | 49 | 45.4 % |
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