Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  Josh Morrissey is the sole remaining restricted free agent for Winnipeg.

Note II:  The Jets prospects play their final game of the Young Stars tournament today Penticton when they have a re-match with the Canucks young guns who beat them down 8-2 on Friday.  Here is the roster.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: Jets GM Cheveldayoff refuses to rest on last season’s laurels. A chat with the Jets GM at the Young Stars tournament in Penticton, B.C.

NHL website: Roslovic looking to take the next step in NHL career. After what I saw with him in the AHL two seasons ago and last year between his time in the AHL/NHL, I don’t believe we will see him back in the minors.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence

Winnipeg Free Press:  Wheeler’s big deal will be debated, but the Jets captain’s heart is here, and that’s a big deal, too.  Melissa deep dives on the non-business side of the contract signed by the captain of the Jets.

Illegal Curve Hockey Show:

Topics: Thoughts on Blake Wheeler signing a five-year contract extension, The Jets salary cap situation going forward after the Wheeler contract extension, Patrik Laine says he has dropped 14 pounds and the expectations for him going into his third NHL season, Eric Comrie signs a one year deal and the battle for the Jets backup job

Guests: Jason Bell (Winnipeg Free Press), Dave McCarthy (Toronto Maple Leafs correspondent for NHL.com, Host on Sirius XM NHL Radio Network)

To listen to part 1 click here.

Topics: Golden Knights defenceman Nate Schmidt’s 20 game suspension, Captain vacancies around the NHL, Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse won’t attend training camp without a contract, Josh Morrissey still without a contract

Guests: Ben Raby (Washington Capitals Radio Host), Bernie Nicholls (Former NHL player), Kalen Qually (Pass It Forward Hockey Equipment Program)

To listen to part 2 click here.