48. Mason Appleton

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Enjoying two runs (2018-21 & 2021-25) with the Jets, Mason Appleton filled every team’s need as the Center of a checking line, and/or a penalty kill, and as such, he often flew under the radar.

Appleton’s best year with Winnipeg was in 2023-24, when he had 36 Points, a plus-16 16 and 44 Blocked Shots. Overall, he scored 121 Points in 351 Games with the Jets.

The Bullet Points

Position: Center
Acquired: Selected in the 6th Round, 168th Overall in the Amateur Draft 6/27/15.
Departed:
Selected by the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 Expansion Draft 7/21/21.

Acquired (2): Traded from the Seattle Kraken for a 2023 4th Round Pick 3/20/22.

Departed (2): Signed with the Detroit Red Wings as a Free Agent 7/2/25
Games Played: 351
Notable Statistics:
51 Goals
70 Assists
121 Points
110 PIM
.34 PPG
+39 Plus/Minus
138 Blocked Shots
364 Hits
86 Takeaways
103 Giveaways
10.3 Point Shares

32 Playoff Games
1 Goal
11 Assists
12 Points
22 PIM
.38 PPG
+2 Plus/Minus
11 Blocked Shots
66 Hits
10 Takeaways
12 Giveaways
Major Accolades and Awards: None