The Winnipeg Jets announced Thursday that they have reassigned forward Kristian Vesalainen from the AHL’S Manitoba Moose to Jokerit of the KHL.
Vesalainen was drafted by the Jets in the first round (24th overall) in the 2017 NHL Draft.
The 19-year-old winger played five games with the Jets to start the season, putting up an assist in his NHL debut.
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He was then sent down to the Jets farm team, the Manitoba Moose, where he posted eight points (3G, 5A) in eight games.
The Jets can’t recall Vesalainen back until Jokerit’s season is over. Jokerit acquired Vesalainen’s rights in a trade on Nov. 15.
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