Big year ahead for this Jets defenceman
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Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg has emerged as one of the top breakout candidates for the Winnipeg Jets next season.
Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg has some big shoes to fill next season. With the departure of former teammate Brendan Dillon, Samberg is relishing the opportunity to show Scott Arniel he's up to the task.
Samberg will now get the chance to be a force in increased minutes after that spot opened, and it could turn out to be his opportunity to really shine in those increased minutes. Having spent most of his young NHL career in sheltered minutes on the third pairing, 2023-24 was really the first time he was given the opportunity to play minutes in the top four, most of which came when Dillon was serving a suspension.
A second-round pick for the Jets in 2017, Samberg has worked his way through the organization and has made an impact at both the American Hockey League (AHL) and NHL levels. He played 64 games with the Manitoba Moose before becoming a full-time NHL player and has grown into an even better game with each passing season.
All eyes will be on Dylan Samberg to see if he truly fits the role of a top 4 defenceman.
source: The Hockey Writers
Winnipeg Jets Breakout Candidates for 2024-25
Winnipeg Jets Breakout Candidates for 2024-25
| POLL | ||
3 AOUT | 68 ANSWERS Big year ahead for this Jets defenceman Will Samberg step up for the Jets? | ||
| Yes | 59 | 86.8 % |
| No | 9 | 13.2 % |
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