Jets announce opening day roster
Beaulieu placed on injured reserve; Niku assigned to the Manitoba Moose
by Winnipeg Jets PR @WpgJetsPR / Press Release
WINNIPEG, Oct. 1, 2019 - The Winnipeg Jets announced today the following roster moves in advance of setting their opening day roster for the 2019-20 NHL regular season.
- Defenceman Nathan Beaulieu has been placed on injured reserve.
- Defenceman Sami Niku has been assigned to the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
The Jets start the season with two goaltenders, seven defenceman and 14 forwards. Sixteen of the 23 players on the active roster have previously played for the Jets. Defenceman Ville Heinola and forward David Gustafsson are the two rookies on the roster.
How the Jets Were Built
Drafted (14) - Appleton, Connor, Copp, Ehlers, Gustafsson, Heinola, Hellebuyck, Laine, Little, Lowry, Morrissey, Poolman, Scheifele, Roslovic
Trade (3) - Beaulieu, Pionk, Wheeler
Free Agency (6) - Bitetto, Bourque, Brossoit, Kulikov, Letestu, Perreault
Waivers (1) - Dahlstrom