Note: Day 1 of Free Agency saw the Jets sign Matt Halischuk, Adam Pardy and Alexander Burmistrov while the team said goodbye to Michael Frolik who signed a five year deal with the Flames. What will day 2 bring? Be sure to keep it locked to @illegalcurve for the latest Jets news.
Note II: Yesterday wasn’t just about Free Agency as Winnipeg released their development camp roster and schedule for the upcoming prospects camp which runs from July 3rd until July 7th. For all that information click here.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Handshakes and bodyCzechs. Tim breaks down day 1 of Free Agency for the Jets.
Winnipeg Free Press: Chevy gambles, loses on game of to and Fro. Aside from Stafford he was the player Jets fans most wanted to see back on the roster next season. It will be a big hole to fill.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Breaking down Jets Free Agent Frenzy. Gary and Tim break down the day in a video from the MTS Centre. There is also a link to an article which discusses Burmistrov, Pardy/Halischuk signing, Negotiations with Ladd.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets bringing back Burmistrov, Pardy and Halischuk. Ken gives you his perspective on the moves the Jets made yesterday.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets lose Frolik to Flames. Hard to see a useful player like #67 depart.
St. Albert Gazette: Matteo Gennaro is ready to jet into the NHL. He was the only draft pick we didn’t meet in South Florida but we will get a chance to see him starting Friday at Jets Development Camp. This article is a Q & A with the new Jets prospect.
Illegal Curve: Kevin Cheveldayoff Free Agency end of day presser (video). Jets General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff speaks on the signings of Stafford, Burmistrov, Pardy, and Halischuk.
Audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Rona Roundtable. Gary Lawless discusses Michael Frolik’s signing in Calgary, the Jets signing of Burmistrov and how the Winnipeg Jets forward lines will look next season.
Moose news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Moose sign four players. It wasn’t just the parent club making moves on Wednesday as they also filled some sports for the AHL roster.
