Breaking: Jets forward placed on IR

The Winnipeg Jets have placed forward Brandon Tanev on the injured reserve, as reported on Twitter by hockey insider Jeff Hamilton earlier today. he will miss a couple of weeks with what is believed to be a lower-body injury.

Brandon Tanev out for at least a couple of weeks, per Paul Maurice. Joel Armia will take his spot on the third line with Copp and Lowry, while Marko Dano draws into the lineup for the first time since Oct. 27 (30 games) on the 4th line.
— Jeff Hamilton (@jeffkhamilton) December 30, 2017

Tanev, 25, was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Jets in 2015. He played four seasons with Providence College (NCAA), before playing his first professional season in 2016-2017. He played 93 games in the NHL so far, registering 14 points. Prior to his injury, he had ten points in 39 games played this season.

The team also announced that they have called up forward Jack Roslovic from the Manitoba Moose (AHL). The 20-year old forward, drafted 15th overall by Winnipeg in 2015, has 35 points in 31 games played in the AHL this season.

#NHLJets recall Jack Roslovic from the @ManitobaMoose, and place Brandon Tanev on injured reserve.

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— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) December 30, 2017