Note: The NHL Draft is getting closer and closer and there is some intrigue surrounding Jets winger Nikolaj Ehlers and Winnipeg 2022 1st rounder Rutger McGroarty. Reminder to join us for a special edition of Illegal Curve Presents on Friday night as we provide live coverage of round 1 of the NHL Draft.
Note II: On Wednesday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman was asked about a possible return of the 1.0 history to the Winnipeg Jets and while he wouldn’t commit to a return just yet good to see the point is on the radar.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Feverish days ahead for Winnipeg Jets. There are lots of balls up in the air for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff as he deals with the Rutger McGroarty situation, long-term plans for Nikolaj Ehlers, whether to buy out Nate Schmidt/trading Neal Pionk and what might they do with Alex Iafallo?
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Winnipeg Free Press: Trade targets for moving McGroarty. Ken and Mike worked together to compile a list of eight potential landing spots for the 2022 14th overall pick.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Rutger McGroarty trade destinations: What could the Winnipeg Jets get back? (Paywall). Now that it seems like a trade is a forgone conclusion the question as to why the relationship fractured has been replaced by the question that Murat attempts to answer in his latest article. He looks at Columbus, Ottawa and San Jose as three teams who could make a deal with Winnipeg.
Global News: Dylan DeMelo excited and relieved to remain a Jet. You could hear it in his voice when he spoke glowingly of being part of the community in Manitoba.
Global News: Dylan DeMelo extension a meaningful start to busy week for the Jets. This was the contract folks were waiting to be announced and now there will be quite a bit of uncertainty basically until the Draft/Free Agency.
Jets video:
FloHockey: If the Jets trade Rutger McGroarty around the 2024 NHL Draft, what’s the return? Per multiple reports, the Winnipeg Jets and prospect Rutger McGroarty may be headed for a separation. The University of Michigan star was picked 14th overall two years ago. So what would his trade value be if the Jets want to move him at or around the 2024 NHL Draft? Chris Peters digs into some scenarios.
Jets audio:
680 CJOB: Jets at Noon – a conversation with Dylan DeMelo. Give this chat that the newly extended defenceman had with Cam Poitras and Jim Toth yesterday. Really good insight and clearly he’s built a significant connection to the community.
