48. Mason Appleton

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

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