5. Kyle Connor

From the state of Michigan, Kyle Connor naturally played his college hockey at the University of Michigan, where he was one of the most decorated players in school history.

Connor was a First Round Pick (17th Overall) in 2015, and he signed with the Jets after finishing his career at Michigan.  Connor played in 20 Games as a rookie, but the American would break out with 31 Goals and 57 Points in 2017-18.  The Left Wing grew those totals to 34 and 38 Goals over the next two seasons, but in 2021/22, he took it to another level, accumulating 93 Points and 47 Goals.  Connor had 80 and 71 Points in the two seasons that followed, and last year he broke his personal best in Points (97).

As of this writing, Connor is set to begin his tenth year in Winnipeg and is doing so as the Jets' top offensive threat.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Left Wing
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 17th Overall in the NHL Draft 6/26/15.
  • Games Played: 613
  • Notable Statistics:

    284 Goals
    298 Assists
    582 Points
    139 PIM 
    .95 PPG 
    -9 Plus/Minus 
    202 Blocked Shots
    174 Hits
    366 Takeaways
    341 Giveaways 
    65.1 Point Shares 

    58 Playoff Games
    20 Goals
    29 Assists
    49 Points
    6 PIM 
    .84 PPG 
    -3 Plus/Minus 
    23 Blocked Shots
    34 Hits
    32 Takeaways
    38 Giveaways 

  • Major Accolades and Awards: All-Star (2022 & 2004)
    Lady Byng Trophy (2022)
  • Notable Top Ten Finishes: Top Ten Lady Byng Trophy Finishes:
    1st in 2022 & 5th in 2024
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