Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

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

Note II:  The Jets prospects played their final game of the Young Stars tournament yesterday in Penticton.  They dropped the second game of this tournament where they finished 0-2 after another loss to the Canucks prospects.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  D-man Nogier looking to break through.  (Paywall).  Last season was a difficult one for the Saskatchewan product and he is looking to bounce back and get back into a spot where he will be seen as a top D prospect for this organization.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets’ young prospects blistered in B.C. (Paywall).  Mike recaps yesterday’s loss.

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.