Elias Salomonsson could be the Jets next all-star defender
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Although the Winnipeg Jets didn't make any huge splashes during the NHL offseason, one area that fans are optimistic about is their prospect talent pool.
Elias Salomonsson is one of those prospects that fans are watching like a hawk. The young Swede was drafted 55th overall in the 2022 NHL entry draft.
Elias Salomonsson is the next best bet to crack the 2024-25 lineup, however, it looks as though he has a lower chance to crack the opening night roster. He is a 19-year-old right-shot defenceman whose post-draft stock has skyrocketed with Skelleftea of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL).
Without any AHL time under his belt, it's unlikely that he will skip over the AHL and head straight into the NHL. I believe he will still see NHL games next season, whether it's due to injury or performance after he has had a handful of games to adjust to the AHL. Dillon leaving in free agency, as well as Neal Pionk being in the final year of his contract, gives Salomonsson a pathway to NHL ice time as early as this season.
Things continue to get even more interesting for Salomonsson. There are huge concerns over the Jets current third line pairing, in addition to the intense scrutinization of Neal Pionk.
If the Jets third pairing, as well as Neal Pionk prove to struggle early on, you can anticipate Salomonsson to get the call. Will it happen this season? Only time will tell.
Source: The Hockey Writers
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