The injuries this season continue to pile up as the Winnipeg Jets have announced that forward Adam Lowry will miss at least the next month after a collision with Blackhawks forward Drake Caggiula over the weekend.
Lowry, 26, has recorded 10 points through 47 games for the Jets this season, and has enjoyed a slight increase in ice-time this season, likely due to the departure of former teammate Brandon Tanev (Pittsburgh) and the injury to Bryan Little. Lowry's avg TOI this season is 15:05, up from his career average of 14:43.
With the heavy hitter out of the lineup for the foreseeable future, it creates a hole on the club's fourth line. But with every hole created, so too is an opportunity for another player to step in and prove his worth.
2015 2nd round draft pick Jansen Harkins (47th overall) has suited up in just 9 contests for the Jets this season and could benefit from the gap created on the fourth line, in Lowry's absence.
The Vancouver, BC native has just 2 points (both assists) through his 9 appearances in 2019-20. The Jets would he thrilled if the 22-year-old can buckle down and prove himself a valuable asset with some increased responsibility, albeit still in a minor role, playing sheltered minutes on the fourth line.
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