In 2014-15, the Jets were making a push to get into a playoff spot, and one of their moves to get going was to trade for Lee Stempniak. Stempniak was a veteran on the Rangers who wasn’t living up to his abilities with only nine goals and 18 points in 53 games. The Winnipeg Jets dished failed prospect, Carl Klingberg in exchange for Stempniak, who was looking for a way to make up his poor start to the season.
Stempniak picked it up with the Jets, potting six goals and ten points in only 18 games. He helped the Jets to their first playoffs ever in Winnipeg.