I don’t want to sugarcoat Alexander Burmistrov’s play this season. He’s been downright brutal. But to see him get picked off waivers has to put a bit of regret in the minds of us Winnipeg Jets fans, and Jets management.
A lack of strong play wasn’t always an issue for Burmistrov. In fact, even last season, he found himself on the Jets third line, but as one of their better players. His game to fame coming into the NHL as an eighth overall pick was always going to be his offense. His creativity, and confidence holding onto the puck, and setting up beautiful plays.