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Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: No news on contract extensions for Ladd, Byfuglien: Cheveldayoff. While the usual expression is no news is good news I’m fairly sure Jets fans don’t feel it applies in this instance. The Jets GM wasn’t sharing any details about whether he was moving closer to getting these two big pieces extended.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets young guns get first shot of season to show off talent. Hockey starved Jets fans will finally get some Jets action as the prospects head West to strut their stuff.
Winnipeg Sun: Chevy revved up about Young Stars tourney. The Jets GM had a chat with the Sun as Cheveldayoff and company will eagerly watch their young prospects in the coming week.
Jets audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Hustler and Lawless. Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff provides an update on contract negotiations with captain Andrew Ladd, discusses the progressive successes the Jets have seen with their ‘draft and develop’ model, and updates the status of Nikolai Ehlers before rookie camp.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Rona Roundtable. Paul Edmonds previews the Jets roster heading into the YoungStars Tournament in Penticton.
Jets video:
Winnipeg Jets official site: All Systems Go. Just an intro video getting fans ready for the start of the season.
Winnipeg Jets official site: Ben Chiarot. He checks in after an informal skate at MTS Iceplex.