Neal Pionk News

Pionk has not played since March 11th but will return to the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Pionk was having an impressive season on the Jets' blueline before his injury, averaging 22:09 time-on-ice, recording 37 points (9G / 28A) and 109 hits in 66 games.

Pionk has not played since March 11th but could return to the lineup on Thursday against the Dallas Stars. The 29-year-old Pionk was having an impressive season on the Jets' blueline before his injury, averaging 22:09 time-on-ice, recording 37 points (9G / 28A) and 109 hits in 66 games.

Pionk has not played since March 11th but is nearing a return after practicing in a non-contact jersey on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Pionk was having an impressive season on the Jets' blueline before his injury, averaging 22:09 time-on-ice, recording 37 points (9G / 28A) and 109 hits in 66 games.

Pionk played a season-low 16:18 time-on-ice in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the New York Rangers and will be sidelined week-to-week due to an undisclosed injury. The 29-year-old Pionk was having an impressive season on the Jets' blueline, averaging 22:09 time-on-ice, recording 37 points (9G / 28A) and 109 hits in 66 games.

Pionk missed practice on Wednesday due to illness but will be able to play on Thursday in New Jersey. The 28-year-old is yet to miss a game this season and has 25 points (5G/20A) in 68 games played.

Pionk missed practice on Wednesday due to illness and is expected not to suit up on Thursday but still remains a game-time decision. If the 28-year-old is forced to miss Thursday, he will miss his first game of the season after picking up 25 points (5G/20A) in 68 games played.

Pionk was ineligible to travel back to Canada for Monday's game but will play Wednesday vs. the Wild. Pionk has been very quiet recently, posting just three assists in his last 17 games. He's expected to replace Neal Pionk on the blueline.

Pionk was unable to cross the border due to COVID-19 government restrictions. Logan Stanley will draw into the lineup to replace Pionk. He'll be eligible to play Wednesday vs. the Wild.

Pionk missed one game while in COVID-19 protocol but will play Friday in Dallas. Pionk will open the game on the third pairing with Ville Heinola and should see some power-play time as well.

Pionk was at the centre of the chaos during Saturday's game vs. the Maple Leafs and received a two-game suspension for kneeing Rasmus Sandin. Pionk will be eligible to return to the lineup in Vancouver on Friday.

Pionk has missed the last two games but will replace Ville Heinola in the lineup on Tuesday. Pionk, who has three goals and 28 assists (31 points) in 52 games, should be back on PP1 vs. Vancouver.

Pionk missed Friday's practice and will be held out of the lineup on Saturday with what head coach Paul Maurice called "minor." With Pionk sidelined, Jordie Benn will draw back into the lineup.

The Jets acquired Pionk from the Rangers as a part of the Jacob Trouba trade and signed the RFA defenseman to a two-year contract. Pionk had six goals and 20 assists (26 points) in 73 games last season and will likely open the 2020 season on the Jets second or third pairing.

Pionk had six goals and 20 assists (26 points) in 73 games with the Rangers in his first full NHL season in 2018-19. Like Trouba, Pionk is also a restricted free agent on July 1st, but will command a lot less money and will allow the Jets to get Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor this offseason. Winnipeg loses a top-pairing defenseman and get a player who looks like nothing more than a third-pairing player with modest offensive-upside.