The Winnipeg Jets will have to get by without Mason Appleton for at least the following week. On Thursday, the Central Division contenders placed Appleton on the injured reserve, recalling defenseman Ville Heinola to replace their forward on the active roster.
TRANSACTIONS: The #NHLJets have placed F – Mason Appleton on injured reserve and recalled D – Ville Heinola from the Manitoba Moose (AHL).
Appleton has been a mainstay on the Jets’ roster, playing in 14 games and averaging 16:34 of ice time a night. Although he’s contributed one goal and five assists, Appleton’s advanced metrics leave much to be desired.