Brayden Yager
21-Year-Old
2025 Stats
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PIM
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Prospect
Signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins in July of 2024.
Recalled from minors
Yager was brought up from AHL Manitoba on Sunday under emergency conditions.
ANALYSIS
Yager produced 10 goals and 30 points in 68 minor-league outings this season. It's unclear if he will play during Winnipeg's upcoming two-game road trip, but he could make his NHL debut as soon as Monday's matchup against Vegas.
Yager produced 10 goals and 30 points in 68 minor-league outings this season. It's unclear if he will play during Winnipeg's upcoming two-game road trip, but he could make his NHL debut as soon as Monday's matchup against Vegas.
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2025–26 Time On Ice Stats
- Average Time On Ice: 10:21
- Average Power Play TOI: 0:00
- Average Short-Handed TOI: 2:20
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10:21
0:00
2:20
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Nabs two assists for Moose
Yager registered two assists in AHL Manitoba's 3-2 win over Texas on Saturday.
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Called up Friday
Yager was recalled from WHL Lethbridge on Friday.
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Holding steady
Yager has racked up 21 goals and 39 assists over 38 games between WHL Moose Jaw and Lethbridge.
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Headed to Winnipeg
The Jets acquired Yager from the Penguins in exchange for Rutger McGroarty on Thursday, Matt Vensal of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Agrees to entry-level contract
Yager signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Penguins on Thursday.
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Set to make NHL debut
Yager is slated to make his NHL debut during Monday's game against the Golden Knights, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports.
ANALYSIS
Yager was recalled by the Jets under emergency conditions Sunday, and he's expected to get his first taste of NHL action a day later. Across 68 appearances with AHL Manitoba this year, he's recorded 10 goals, 20 assists and 10 PIM.
Yager was recalled by the Jets under emergency conditions Sunday, and he's expected to get his first taste of NHL action a day later. Across 68 appearances with AHL Manitoba this year, he's recorded 10 goals, 20 assists and 10 PIM.