Jets Grant Forward Brad Lambert Permission to Seek Trade Partner
The Winnipeg Jets have granted forward Brad Lambert and his team permission to explore trade options, as reported by Frank Seravalli. This decision comes as the 21-year-old player has struggled to find consistent playing time this season.
Brad Lambert’s Performance Overview
Lambert has participated in four games with the Jets this season, scoring one goal while averaging 9:02 ice time per game. In addition, he has played two games with the Manitoba Moose in the AHL but did not register any points, despite posting six shots on goal.
Background and Early Career
A first-round draft pick, Lambert was selected 30th overall by the Jets in the 2022 NHL Draft. Born in Finland to a Canadian father and a Finnish mother, he began his hockey journey with teams like HIFK, Lahti Pelicans, and JYP Jyväskylä. After being drafted, he moved to North America, where he aimed to establish his career.
Post-Draft Development
In the 2022-2023 season, Lambert split his time between the Moose and the Seattle Thunderbirds in the WHL. With the Thunderbirds, he won a league championship and reached the Memorial Cup final. However, his performance was mixed. In the 2023-2024 season, he played full-time with the Moose, scoring 21 goals and accumulating 55 points in 64 games. Despite this effort, his production dipped during the following season, where the Moose struggled significantly.
Statistics Summary
- Jets Debut: 2023-2024 Season
- Games Played in NHL: 10 games
- NHL Points: 1 goal, 3 points
- AHL Career: 141 games with 30 goals and 93 points
Currently, Lambert has one year remaining on his entry-level contract, which is valued at an NHL cap hit of $886,666. The Jets’ decision to allow him to seek a trade partner indicates a potential shift in his career trajectory as he looks for more opportunities to play.
