Sep 22, 2024; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Winnipeg Jets forward Parker Ford (73) and Edmonton Oilers forward Raphael Lavoie (62) battles for position during the first period at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-Imagn Images

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Winnipeg Jets Likely to Recall Parker Ford

Winnipeg Jets are expected to recall forward Parker Ford, adding depth to their roster for the upcoming games.

Mark Divver of the New England Hockey Journal reported on Thursday that the Winnipeg Jets are set to recall forward Parker Ford from AHL Manitoba. This move opens up a roster spot for Ford after the Jets placed forward Morgan Barron on injured reserve.

Ford, 24, was signed by the Jets as an undrafted free agent after a strong senior season at Providence College in 2022-23. Since joining the AHL, he’s had a solid run, scoring 31 goals and 62 points in 116 games with the Manitoba Moose. This season, Ford has been a standout on a struggling Moose team, leading the squad with 11 goals and 6 assists for 17 points in 30 games.

ROSTER MOVES🫎: The #NHLJets have recalled F – Parker Ford from the Moose

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— Manitoba Moose (@ManitobaMoose) January 30, 2025

If he plays against the Bruins tonight, it will mark Ford’s NHL debut. However, this isn’t his first call-up to the Jets. He was recalled for the last game of the 2023-24 regular season due to an injury to Barron but didn’t play and was returned to Manitoba the next day.

Ford’s place in the lineup isn’t guaranteed, as the Jets still have 13 healthy forwards, including Brad Lambert, who could play after sitting out the 4-1 win over the Canadiens on Tuesday. Ford is a pending restricted free agent with arbitration rights and doesn’t need to go through waivers this season.

As for Barron, the 26-year-old forward’s injury status remains unclear. He played 12:10 against the Canadiens and didn’t appear injured but has now been placed on injured reserve. Barron will miss the Jets’ next three games and can’t return until February 7 against the Islanders. Despite limited offensive production (5 goals, 8 points in 52 games), Barron has been part of a solid defensive line with Rasmus Kupari and Alex Iafallo, allowing only 1.91 expected goals per 60 minutes.

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