Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Time for an in-depth look at what the Jets have going for them as draft nears. You need look no further than the Jets 1.0 history of woeful draft picks to realize how inexact the science of draft selection can be. Example: In 1991 Jets took Aaron Ward 5th overall and chosen by the Flyers one pick later (sound familiar?) was Peter Forsberg. What is clear from the Jets 2.0 picks is they are building for the long-term future.
Stanley Cup news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Series takes on whole new sheen.
Globe and Mail: Advice to Kings – Hide the porn actresses and limos at Stanley Cup.
Globe and Mail: Noose gets tighter around Kings’ necks.
Globe and Mail: Brodeur muscles in on Quick’s show.
Star-Ledger: Devils look to turn the other cheek as chippy exchanges arise.
Star-Ledger: Devils continue to find motivation with season on the brink.
Star-Ledger: This Devils-Kings series has the feel of Red Sox-Yankees in 2004.
L.A. Times: Kings’ Stanley Cup momentum got thrown under a bus.
L.A. Times: Kings look at the positive going into Game 6 of Stanley Cup Final.
L.A. Daily News: Beware of bogus tickets for Monday night’s Kings game, LAPD warns.
General NHL news:
Edmonton Journal: The four moves that the Edmonton Oilers must make to contend for the 2013 playoffs.
Globe and Mail: Sharks bring back defenceman Stuart in deal with Red Wings.
Illegal Curve Hockey Replay:
Part 1: Stanley Cup Finals discussion . Interview with George Johnson of the Calgary Herald. Montreal Canadiens hire Michel Therrien as new head coach. Interview with Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette. Discussion: The “Free Talent Market” doesn’t exist in hockey.
Part 2: Discussion: It isn’t worth the money to give a goaltender a premium contract. Discussion: How General Managers put together a team. Interview with Martin Cash of the Winnipeg Free Press. NHL News & Notes. Rapid Fire, Cheers & Jeers.
The Illegal Curve Hockey Show airs Saturdays on TSN Radio 1290 from 12pm-3pm.
