Note: This is day 73 since the NHL hit the pause button on the 2019-20 season.
Note II: Reminder that the Illegal Curve Hockey Show, which normally would be heard this morning on TSN 1290 Winnipeg, remains on pandemic hiatus.
Jets news:
NHL.com: Scheifele, Parayko, Ristolainen picks for top current No. 55. A trio of NHL writers debate who wears 55 best.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Patrik Laine on Lambos, life on the links and trying to skate off the rust. (Paywall – 30 day free option). Ken wrote about Friday’s conference call.
Winnipeg Free Press: COVID-19 Stanley Cup could be most memorable NHL playoffs of our lifetime. (Paywall). It will certainly be a memorable quest for the Cup.
Winnipeg Free Press: Laine keen to hit the ice, despite potential challenges of new playoff format. (Paywall). He was his usual dry self in today’s chat.
Winnipeg Sun: Patrik Laine golfing, chilling and taking Lambo selfies. Scott’s piece from today’s chat with Jets Finnish phenom Patrik Laine.
Jets video:
Jets TV: Video conference call with Patrik Laine. Just a shade under 16 minutes of time with the straightforward Finn.
NHL news:
Sportsnet: NHLPA vote first of many big steps before NHL can return to play. Doesn’t sound like it was all kumbaya during the call.
TSN: NHLPA agrees to more talks on league’s 24-team Return to Play proposal. Looks like the first hurdle of many has been leaped.
Recap of the game.
Bruce Boudreau joined That's Hockey to discuss Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor.
A look at the projected lineup with all the latest game info.
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Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Recap of the game.