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Note: The four-week August hiatus is over. The Illegal Curve Hockey Show returns today with Ezzy and Drew for two hours starting at 9 am CT. Guests include Scott Billeck (Winnipeg Sun), Sarah McLellan (Minneapolis Star Tribune) and the recently retired Mike McKenna (new Vegas Golden Knights Analyst).
Note II: With September almost here we have put out a list of important dates for the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose and the newest kid on the block Winnipeg Ice for next month.
Jets news:
NHL Sports: What can we expect from Patrik Laine in 2019-20? If his shooting percentage gets back to 18% then Laine probably scores another 10-15 goals this season. And if Laine has worked on the elements of his game that needed work it could be a huge year for the Finnish sniper with his rocket shot. Especially if he signs a bridge deal.
NHL Sports: Heated seat switched on for Jets’ Paul Maurice. High expectations won’t diminish this season and it will be incumbent on the Jets bench boss to ensure that a second half decline doesn’t occur again this year.
NHL Sports: When will Jets sign Laine, Connor? That’s the million dollar (times 15-16) question.
NHL.com: Three questions facing Winnipeg Jets. Includes: 1. When will Patrik Laine and Kyle Connor sign? 2. Are their defensemen good enough? 3. Can Connor Hellebuyck bounce back this upcoming season?
NHL.com: Inside look at Winnipeg Jets. Plenty of questions for the Jets this coming season as Tim Campbell pontificates for NHL.com.
NHL.com: Winnipeg Jets key statistics. Tim lists three key stats including: 1. Hellebuyck’s wins. 2. Laine’s shots per game. 3. Wheeler’s points.
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NHL.com: Top prospects for Winnipeg Jets. Tim looks at the top prospects in the Jets organization and how Heinola, Samberg, Stanley and Niku could transform the Jets D group.
NHL.com: Winnipeg Jets fantasy preview for 2019-20. As you get ready to draft your fantasy team here is some reading to help you out.
Ice news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Top two picks Savoie and Geekie share Ice. (Paywall). Quite the young 1-2 punch for the ICE.
The 2022 6th rounder is coming to North America early.
The clip on Boqvist cost the Minnesotan five thousands dollars.
The Jets drop their second straight game for the first time this season
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