Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor has been recognized on the NHL Network’s annual list of the top 20 players at each position. Every offseason, the NHL Network gradually reveals these rankings, highlighting the top 20 wingers, centers, defensemen, and goaltenders during the slower summer months, which often ignites discussions among hockey fans across North America.
This year, Kyle Connor earned the distinction of being the league’s No. 9 winger. Last season, Connor moved up from No. 45 to this prestigious spot following a career-best performance where he tallied 97 points across 82 games, including 41 goals. He finished seventh overall in league scoring and led the Winnipeg Jets with 56 assists. The 2024-25 season marked his fourth consecutive year scoring over 30 goals.
At 28 years old, Connor has accumulated 284 goals, 582 points, and 139 penalty minutes in 613 games over his nine-year NHL career with Winnipeg.
NHL Network’s Full Top 20 Winger List:
- Adrian Kempe, Los Angeles Kings
- Matt Boldy, Minnesota Wild
- Philip Forsberg, Nashville Predators
- Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals
- Jason Robertson, Dallas Stars
- Clayton Keller, Utah Mammoth
- Brady Tkachuk, Ottawa Senators
- Brandon Hagel, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Jesper Bratt, New Jersey Devils
- Jake Guentzel, Tampa Bay Lightning
- Artemi Panarin, New York Rangers
- Kyle Connor, Winnipeg Jets
- Sam Reinhart, Florida Panthers
- Matthew Tkachuk, Florida Panthers
- William Nylander, Toronto Maple Leafs
- Mitch Marner, Vegas Golden Knights
- Mikko Rantanen, Colorado Avalanche
- Kirill Kaprizov, Minnesota Wild
- David Pastrnak, Boston Bruins
- Nikita Kucherov, Tampa Bay Lightning
Fan Take:
Kyle Connor’s rise on the NHL Network’s winger list underscores his growing influence as a top-tier player in the league, which excites Jets fans and hockey enthusiasts alike. His consistent scoring prowess not only bolsters the Jets’ chances for success but also elevates the overall competitiveness and entertainment value of the sport.
