The Winnipeg Jets were very fortunate to have traded for Defenseman, Dylan DeMelo at the 2020 Trade Deadline. This was not just because of defensive skills, but because they had a player who wanted to be in the tundra of Winnipeg.
DeMelo plays hockey with a simple credo: protect your end of the ice. An excellent penalty killer, DeMelo rarely puts the puck in the net, but can provide solid passing when needed. In 2022/23, DeMelo had his 27 Points, with 120 Hits, and two years ago, he had his best offensive season to date with career-highs in Points (31), plus/Minus (+46, which was second overall), Blocked Shots (139), and Hits (167). He has also been in the top five in Defensive Point Shares the last two seasons.
Going into this year, DeMelo is a quiet contributor to a very good team and has posted a Plus/Minus of +77 over the last two years.
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