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Jets news:
– Jets news remains sparse as RFA watch continues. Blake Wheeler is scheduled to go to arbitration on July 29th and then Zach Bogosian has a hearing scheduled for August 2nd.
Illegal Curve Analysis: Blake Wheeler | Zach Bogosian. Richard broke down what these two could potentially sign for back in May.
NHL news:
Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks to sign Joel Quenneville to contract extension. Two Stanley Cups in four years is certainly enough to merit an extension.
Edmonton Journal: First-round draft pick Nurse signs entry-level contract with Oilers. This team has the potential to be downright scary in a year or two.
Toronto Sun: Maple Leafs sign GM Dave Nonis to 5-year extension. It appears that the enthusiasm from the playoffs carried over and will see a half decade of Nonis leadership to get it ever farther.
USA Today: U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Class of 2013 unveiled. Nice class being inducted into the U.S. Hall.