Note: The prospects get going next week at the Young Stars tournament in BC with training camp starting on September 22nd, 2022 in Winnipeg.
Note II: While the NHL still hasn’t begun overseas the KHL is underway and Jets 2021 5th rounder Dmitry Rashevsky looks like he is picking up where he left off last season. The winger has two goals (see them here) and one assist in his first three games with Dynamo.
Note III: We are just two days away from a return to the Illegal Curve Hockey Show which is another sign that the NHL season is around the corner. Join Drew, Ezra and yours truly on Saturday morning for two hours of Winnipeg Jets talk starting at 9 AM.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: With little roster movement, Jets need returning core to prove they can be contenders. Lots of folks are poo poo’ing the running it back mantra and it will be an interesting gamble to watch by a Winnipeg club that is going to still have all sorts of expectations on their shoulders.
NHL.com: Inside look at the Winnipeg Jets. An overview of where the team currently sits.
NHL.com: Three questions facing the Jets. Darrin examines whether: 1) Is Rick Bowness the new voice the Jets need? 2) Will they improve defensively? and 3) Can the Jets take advantage of their window to win?
NHL.com: Top prospects for the Jets. The usual suspects on this list which starts with Perfetti and runs to Samberg.
Dobber’s: Offseason Fantasy Grades: Winnipeg Jets. With the season about to get underway it also means folks fantasy teams need to be in order and the fine people over at Dobber’s give you their fantasy take on the local NHL club.
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Jets video:
The Hockey Guy: A Look at Jets 9 win season that led to them drafting Dale Hawerchuk. You can re-live one of the worst NHL seasons in history although they did end up with the best player to ever put on a 1.0 jersey.
Moose news:
Official Manitoba site: Eyssimont Ready to Push for Increased Role. Missed this from last week as Anthony caught up with the feisty forward from Colorado.
