Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  Seems to be a lot of Jets goalie news these days as Michael Hutchinson is sporting a fancy new mask for the upcoming season.

Jets news:

ESPN:  Is Patrik Laine the next Finnish Flash?  How many times will this headline or comparison be written over the next year?  A good read from Finland on the Jets top prospect.  

Today’s Slapshot:  Darren Dreger refutes Jacob Trouba rumour.  TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger made an appearance on Hustler and Lawless yesterday and the chat was transcribed here.  Includes both sides not negotiating via media, dispelling rumours and the Jets being in a good position.  (You can listen to the interview by following the link under Jets audio).

Today’s Slapshot:  ‘Level of excitement is certainly palpable’ in Winnipeg.  Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff was on SiriusXM NHL and his chat was transcribed here.

Illegal Curve:  Jets players get new numbers for 2016-17 season.  Includes which players are making the switch or getting their Winnipeg numbers for the first time and also looks at who last wore that jersey.

Illegal Curve:  Snyder family supports Connor Hellebuyck wearing Dan Snyder’s #37.  He has worn  the number 37 with the IceCaps and Moose in the AHL,  he will now be able to wear his preferred number when he plays with the big club.

NBC Sports:  Czechs to play Mrazek and Neuvirth, Pavelec ‘cool’ with No. 3 gig.  Plenty of Jets goalie news these days as the Jets de facto #1 appears to be #3 for the Czechs.

Jets audio:

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Hustler and Lawless.  TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger joined the show to discuss the latest with Jets RFA defenceman Jacob Trouba.  Starts at the 2:38 mark and goes until 3:41.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Donvito Roundtable.  Shawn Roarke of NHL.com joins Rick Ralph live from Finland’s training camp for the World Cup of Hockey. He discusses the impact that Patrik Laine will have, and what to expect from a young Finnish squad.

Moose news:

Manitoba official site:  Cormier provides veteran presence.  Mitch touches base with the veteran forward that will be back in Winnipeg for the upcoming season.