It's been another fantastic season for the Winnipeg Jets, and as the second half of the season continues the team is in a prime position to win another Central

Gabriel Vilardi had two goals and two assists, Kyle Connor had a goal and two assists and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Calgary Flames 5-2.

The Jets don't have a premium prospect or depth in quantity but have a very respectable top eight or nine prospects.

The Jets GM gave a midseason address Tuesday in which he also spoke about Logan Stanley's role, plans for Winnipeg's UFAs and more.

Winnipeg Jets first-rounder did not get off to a great start with Oshawa after being traded, but he's starting to heat up at the perfect time.

Friday night in the NHL features the Winnipeg Jets hosting Central division foe, the Utah Hockey Club at Canada Life Center. Welcome to NHL Predictions here at Last Word on Hockey, where we preview and predict the upcoming slate of NHL games around the league each day!

Game Preview, 1/24: Utah Hockey Club vs. Winnipeg Jets WHEN: 6:00 p.m. MT WHERE: Canada Life Centre - Winnipeg, Manitoba TV: SEG+, UtahHC+, Utah 16 | RADIO: KSL Sports Zone 97.5 FM, NHL App

Jonathan Toews was a pillar of the Chicago Blackhawks organization for a long time. In addition to being great as an individual hockey player, he had the Stanley Cup handed to him by the commissioner of the National Hockey League three times. His character and leadership matched what he brought on the ice.

Here are two landing spots for defenseman Seth Jones as the Blackhawks consider a trade before the March 7th deadline.

Our expert NHL predictions expect the Jets to exact some revenge from Monday night's thumping from Utah behind the stellar play of netminder Connor Hellebuyck.