Winnipeg Jets decides not to sign Zach Yuen

The even bigger news, though, is Winnipeg not signing Zach Yuen.  Yuen was a fourth-round draft pick.  What is worse is that the Jets traded a fifth and seventh-round selection in the 2011 draft to the San Jose Sharks just to get Yuen at the 119th overall pick.  The question remains as to why they threw away two picks not to sign Yuen to an entry-level contract just two seasons later.  Nothing is official and there is certain to be two sides to the story; however, it does not look good for Yuen.  Or does it not look good for the team?  Could it be that Yuen decided he would rather take his chances in another draft rather than play for the Jets?  Either way, regardless of what the reason, it just is not good.

Reaction around the internet seems to be the same, everyone is surprised that Yuen was not signed by the Jets and some believe that he could even go as soon as the second or third round in this year’s draft.

via Winnipeg Jets: 2011 Draft Pick Signed.