Jets (and prospective Jets) @ World Championship games:
No games today. The semifinals are tomorrow:
Game 1: Russia vs. Finland. (Alexander Burmistrov, Ivan Telegin & Parik Laine)
Game 2: Canada vs. USA (Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor).
Jets news:
National Post: Patrik Laine, Auston Matthews power U.S. and Finland into world championship semis. Not bad for a couple of 18 year olds who haven’t played in the NHL.
Metro News: Jets fans keep an eye on prospective Laine at Worlds. As Hustler has correctly noted many in this city are already eager to buy that #29 Jets jersey. What about the ones who already have an Oduya jersey?
TSN: Laine shows off his elite release. (video) Patrik Laine walked in from the point and ripped one by Sebastian Dahm to record his seventh goal in eight games.
Jets audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Hustler and Lawless. Mark Edwards of Hockey Prospect joins the guys to discuss the consensus top three NHL Draft prospects, and shares what sort of talent could be waiting for the Winnipeg Jets at 22.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Hustler and Lawless. Hockey insider Darren Dreger joins the guys to review Canada’s quarterfinal win in the IIHF World Hockey Championship. Dreger says Jets forward Mark Scheifele has been one of the most consistent players on Team Canada, and explains how Patrik Laine’s season has impacted his draft stock.
