The Winnipeg Jets have appeared to hit a crossroads with a young RFA forward. According to Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press, Jets forward Jack Roslovic will not be in Winnipeg for the start of training camp, which begins on January 3rd.

McIntyre was told by Roslovic's agent, Claude Lemieux, that the 23-year old is at his home in Columbus, Ohio awaiting either a trade, or a new contract.

Lemieux went on to add that there has been no progress on either the trade front or in contract negotiations with the Jets, but Winnipeg has had discussions with other teams regarding Roslovic.

Even if Winnipeg and Roslovic's camp could come to an agreement on a contract, a counter move would have to be made as the Jets sit roughly $600,000 over the cap. One likely move would be placing Bryan Little and his $5.29 million cap hit on LTIR.

Roslovic, 23, was drafted in the first round, 25th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. 180 regular season games, he has 67 points (26 G, 41 A), 18 penalty minutes, and is a +6. In 20 career playoff games, he's tallied 5 points (5 A), 2 penalty minutes, and is a +4.

Internationally, Roslovic has represented the United States on a few occasions, most recently at the 2017 IIHF World Junior Hockey Championships. In 7 games, he put up 2 points (2 A), 4 penalty minutes, and was a +1 as the United States took home gold following a shootout win over Canada in the Gold Medal Game.

Source: Mike McIntyre/Winnipeg Free Press

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