Jets news:
Global News: Jets partner with symphony to create ‘epic’ season opener. Wonder if I am going to need a monocle for the game? Kidding, of course. It will certainly be unique to hear what they can get done for the game.
Yahoo Sports (Puck Daddy): Patrik Laine doesn’t care if you don’t think he’s great. He pretty much already has everyone in the Postage Stamp Province believing he is great.
Official Winnipeg site: Blake Wheeler World Cup diary. The Jets new captain provides his World Cup thoughts as he spends time in his nation’s capital.
Winnipeg Free Press: Ehlers taking nothing for granted. (Paywall). While he clearly has some off the charts skills there is no point in resting on your laurels and it sure sounds like he is ready to kick off his sophomore season in the NHL.
Winnipeg Free Press: Prince of Pests title still belongs to Thorburn. (Paywall). He remains one of the most popular guys in the Jets dressing room and will continue to try and show off his moves this season for Winnipeg.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Informal Jets practice has air of formality. (Paywall). Plenty of folks skating at the IcePlex as we get closer and closer to the puck dropping on the 2016-17 season.
Winnipeg Sun: Trouba situation still unsettled. In case you missed it the situation remains unresolved. Ken provides a summation and shares his thoughts.
CBC: Baby must pay for Heritage Classic. How do the folks at security know how old a baby is? Do they check the kid’s licence?
Jets audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Hustler and Lawless. Stephen Whyno of Associated Press joins Hustler & Lawless to discuss Team USA’s training camp ahead of the World Cup of Hockey. Whyno says coach John Torotorella could use Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien in an impactful role in the forward ranks, and could be getting needed speed from Blake Wheeler.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Donvito Roundtable. Shane Hnidy joins Rick Ralph and discusses the upcoming YoungStars Tournament in Penticton, and Dustin Byfuglien’s move to forward for Team USA at the pre-tournament game vs. Finland.
Moose news:
Official Manitoba site: Putting the ‘R’ in Czuczman. Mitch catches up with one of the newest members of the Manitoba Moose to give you some insight into this new player.
