They were brought in to help fill the holes created by a wave of injuries to the Winnipeg Jets’ depleted forward group.
But the trio of call-ups from the Manitoba Moose are proving themselves to be more than just stop-gaps. Nic Petan, Marko Dano and Andrew Copp are making a strong case to remain with the big club when — or if — everybody gets healthy.
Petan, Dano and Copp have combined for five goals and seven assists over 20 games since being summoned from the Moose, including a key goal and assist in Sunday’s 3-2 shootout win over Los Angeles.