Jets Recall Brayden Yager

The Winnipeg Jets have quickly filled Brad Lambert’s roster spot after passing him through waivers yesterday. According to a team announcement, the Jets recalled forward Brayden Yager from the Manitoba Moose in the AHL.

Winnipeg acquired Yager, 21, from the Pittsburgh Penguins a few years ago. It was a prospect-for-prospect swap. The Jets sent the 14th overall pick of the 2022 NHL Draft, Rutger McGroarty, to the Penguins for Yager, who was the 14th overall pick of the 2023 NHL Draft.

The Saskatoon, SK, native began the 2024-25 season with the WHL’s Moose Jaw Warriors, scoring 11 goals and 30 points in 21 games with a -3 rating after the trade. Yager was eventually traded within the WHL,…