Vesalainen tallied a goal and an assist in AHL Manitoba's 5-2 win over San Antonio on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

While his overall numbers (three goals, eight points in 17 games) remain nothing to write home about, Vesalainen has played better of late. He has points in five of his past eight contests after hitting the score sheet just once in his first nine games. Vesalainen has more offensive ability than he knows what to do with, but his development has been slower than Winnipeg hoped/expected after spending the No. 24 overall selection on the talented Finn back in 2017.

Vesalainen was sent down to AHL Manitoba on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen split time between the KHL and AHL last season, notching six goals and 11 helpers in 31 appearances for Helsinki Jokerit before adding 13 points in 22 games with Manitoba. The Finn will start the year in the minors, but should be one of the first players the Jets turn to when dealing with injuries up front this year.

Vesalainen (undisclosed) will dress in Wednesday's preseason matchup with Minnesota.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen played in just five games for the Jets last season, in which he tallied one helpers, one shot and one block while averaging 6:50 of ice time. In 22 games for AHL Manitoba, the Finn fared significantly better, as he picked up 13 points. Barring a disappointing camp performance, the 20-year-old should earn a spot in the lineup for Opening Night versus the Rangers on Oct. 3.

Vesalainen was involved in a car accident Friday but is OK, Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

Despite coach Paul Maurice saying he's fine, Vesalainen didn't practice with the team Saturday and instead skated in a separate session. He shouldn't be out long, which is good since the 20-year-old has a solid chance of making the Jets' final roster. Vesalainen played 22 games with AHL Manitoba last year and posted 13 points there.

Vesalainen will link up with AHL Manitoba for the rest of the 2018-19 campaign in order to make him available for the Jets, Pekka Jalonen of Iltalehti reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen notched six goals and 11 helpers with KHL Jokerit this season and will rejoin the Moose. In his previous AHL stint, the 19-year-old recorded eights points in eight games. If an injury crops up down the stretch for Winnipeg, the Finnish winger figures to be atop the short list of potential call-ups.

The Jets assigned Vesalainen to Jokerit of the KHL on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Jets would've preferred to have Vesalainen remain with their AHL affiliate, but the 19-year-old forward has decided to exercise the out in his contract that allows him to head overseas to make significantly more money while playing in Russia's top league. The 2017 first-round pick will be back in North America for Winnipeg's training camp in September.

Vesalainen was reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Tuesday, Jim Toth of TSN 1290 Winnipeg reports.

EDGE Analysis

With his demotion, speculation will no doubt start to grow regarding whether Vesalainen will utilize the release clause in his contract to head overseas and play in the KHL. The winger has tallied eight points in as many games for the Moose, but may not be happy playing in North America's No. 2 league.

Vesalainen was recalled by the Jets on Friday, Sara Orlesky of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen was considering heading back to Europe to play in the KHL since he has an out clause in his NHL contract, but the Jets hope a call up will entice the 19-year-old to stay. A first-round pick in 2017, Vesalainen has three goals and eight points with AHL Manitoba this year. His next chance to play with the Jets could be Friday against the Sabres, and it appears he'll join the team for their upcoming road trip starting Monday in Vancouver.

Vesalainen appears to be bound for the KHL after Jokerit bought the player's rights from another club, Pekka Jalonen of Iltalehti reports.

EDGE Analysis

Vesalainen's contract includes on out clause for the 2018-19 campaign which would allow him to go to the KHL, per Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun. The 19-year-old has racked up three goals and five assists in eight games for AHL Manitoba this season, but with no call-up forthcoming, he may have decided a return to Europe was the best thing for his long-term development.

Vesalainen was reassigned to AHL Manitoba on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Considering the Jets didn't promote another player -- combined with the fact the Moose are in action at home Friday -- the demotion for Vesalainen is likely temporary ahead of Saturday's matchup with Arizona. Whether the winger can reclaim his spot in the lineup from Brendan Lemieux is another story. The youngster Vesalainen has one assist in his first five games, which is actually decent production considering he was averaging a mere 6:50 of ice time per game. Until he can secure a more prominent role, the Finn is unlikely to offer much in terms of fantasy value.