Note: We are now in the quiet stretch of time which silence may be broken with news of a signing of the remaining RFAs (Kupari, Stanley & Chisholm) as well as a potential free agent or two.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Dale Hawerchuk ‘always did what he could for community’. (Paywall). Even after his passing his children continue to keep his legacy alive.
Winnipeg Sun: The midsummer Winnipeg Jets report. Scott brings you up-to-speed on all the latest happenings with the local NHL club.
Jets audio:
The Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. On the show this weekend we discussed the Gabe Vilardi and Morgan Barron contract signings. Improved team depth in Winnipeg. Who will step up to take the second line centre spot? Wide differences in the analytics models with predictions for the Jets next season. Benefit to team adding forwards with more defensive acumen. We were also joined by Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov and Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press.