Jets news: It’s all about team for Scheifele.
Stanley Cup Playoff news: Bryan Bickell’s overtime goal gives Blackhawks 1-0 series lead vs. Wild. Steen steals Game 1 for Blues. Selanne’s third-period goal puts Ducks past Red Wings. A nation’s eyes turn to quartet of Canadian teams to fill 20-year Stanley Cup void.
NHL news: Predators, Patric Hornqvist agree to five-year, $21.25M extension. Why video analysis is crucial to analyzing pro hockey.
With the fun and excitement of the playoffs, nothing is better than Stanley Cup overtime. Last year we ran our #ICOTpool and readers/listeners really enjoyed it so we are bringing it back for these playoffs.
Jets news: Jets at the World Championships. Is this the face of an Olympian? Picking 13th in the 2013 NHL Entry draft. Forward, defencemen and goalie grades. Jets jerseys off their backs.
Jets prospects: Mark Scheifele played an important role in Game 7 of Eastern Conference Finals.
Stanley Cup Playoff news: Penguins, Blackhawks rise above the playoff herd. Jonathan Toews is playoff leader for Blackhawks. For Wild captain Koivu, ‘winning is all that matters’. Ovechkin’s playoff message ‘I’ll step on you’.
NHL news: Avalanche wins NHL draft lottery, setting up likely Seth Jones pick. NHL wants everyone on the ice, regardless of orientation.
Richard and Ezra also gave out grades for the Winnipeg Jets defencemen and goalies. Please note that the grades are in the context of expectations for that player.
On Saturday’s Illegal Curve Hockey Show Richard and Ezra handed out their grades for the Winnipeg Jets Forwards. Please note that the grades are in the context of expectations for that player.
At the conclusion of the Season Finale against the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday, the Jets literally gave the jerseys off their backs to fans who were randomly selected during the 1st and 2nd intermission. For those who missed the giveaway here are some sights and sounds from this end of season promotion. Enjoy.
Jets news: A busy summer before switching divisions. Have better lotto odds than 6/49 buyers. Guy with ‘C’ the MVP. Lotto chances for Jets are slim to none. Five Jets questions that need answers. Crown corporations still getting Jets tickets. Captain Ladd to compete at world hockey championship in Sweden and Finland.
Winnipeg Jets Report Cards – April 27, 2013 – Part 1. Andrew Ladd, Bryan Little, Blake Wheeler, Evander Kane, Olli Jokinen, Kyle Wellwood, Eric Tangradi, Alex Burmistrov, Mike Santorelli, Nik Antropov, Jim Slater, Chris Thorburn, James Wright, Antti Miettinen, Aaron Gagnon, Anthony Peluso, Patrice Cormier.