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Jets Loan Elias Salomonsson and Isaak Phillips to Moose Ahead of Olympic Break

The moves keep both young defensemen in game action during the NHL pause.

Overview

  • Winnipeg announced Thursday that Elias Salomonsson and Isaak Phillips were reassigned to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.
  • The NHL club is idle during the Olympic break while Manitoba has six games scheduled, allowing both players to stay sharp.
  • Salomonsson, 21, has appeared in 13 NHL games this season with an average of 16:57 time on ice after logging a larger role in 25 AHL contests.
  • Phillips, 24, has played two NHL games and recorded 15 points in 35 AHL games this season, ranking third among Moose defensemen in scoring.
  • Manitoba sits third in the AHL Central Division, and the added depth targets a push toward the No. 2 spot currently held by the Chicago Wolves.