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Jets send Burmistrov to AHL, Scheifele back to juniors

Edmonton Oilers v Winnipeg Jets

WINNIPEG, CANADA - FEBRUARY 27: Alexander Burmistrov #8 of the Winnipeg Jets battles with Ladislav Smid #5 of the Edmonton Oilers for the puck in NHL action at the MTS Centre on February 27, 2012 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Marianne Helm/Getty Images)

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The Jets made the lockout AHL assignments today and two names that standout are a pair of former first-round picks.

Winnipeg sent Alexander Burmistrov to St. John’s in the AHL while sending 2011 first-round pick Mark Scheifele back to his junior team in Barrie of the OHL.

Burmistrov’s assignment is a curious one as he could stand to use more ice time in the minors but there’s a possibility he bolts to the KHL during the lockout as well. After being picked eighth overall in the 2010 draft, Burmistrov has had a rough go of it in both Atlanta and Winnipeg fighting for ice time.

Scheifele, on the other hand, could’ve been looking at a starting job in Winnipeg this year but another year in junior hockey might not be so bad for the 19 year-old. He had 23 goals and 63 points in Barrie last season.