Note: Now that the Jets season is over, we are waiting to see if the team is planning some sort of end of season media availability with the players, Head Coach Paul Maurice and GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. Once we know the details we will bring those to you.
Note II: While normally it would be a long time (aside from end of season housekeeping) for more news the Jets silver lining could come tomorrow at 5:00 p.m. CT when they will be one of eight teams who have a chance to win the first overall pick at the 2020 NHL Draft and we now know that at worst the Jets will end up with a Top 10 selection.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Surreal season produces tremendous adversity, hell of a fight from Jets. Scott gives us his post mortem on the Jets season and a look ahead to the tasks on the agenda for the Jets GM.
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Jets audio:
Sportsnet: Jets eliminated by the Flames, injuries and Winnipeg’s offseason. The Athletic’s Murat Ates talks with Peter Klein about the Jets being eliminated by the Flames in four games. He touches on their injuries and how their top players performed in this series. Ates shares his opinion on what the offseason could be like for the Jets.
Sportsnet:Ken Wiebe shares his thoughts on the Jets falling to the Flames in four games . Ken gives his take on the Jets being eliminated by the Flames in four games. He discusses what led to the defeat and if Winnipeg will be active in the offseason.
Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:
Topics: Recap of the Jets/Flames play-in series, The impact of the injuries to Scheifele, Laine & Appleton, What do the Jets need to become an upper echelon team again, How badly do the Jets need to acquire a second line centre, How do the Jets address the holes on the left side of their defense behind Morrissey, The Jets lack of physicality against the Flames, Do the Jets need a physical fourth line for next season/a fourth line with a better identity?
Guests: Murat Ates (The Athletic Winnipeg) at 29:48 and Martin Biron (TSN, RDS, MSG, The Instigators) at 1:03:06.
To listen to part 1 click here.
Topics: Blackhawks/Oilers series recap, Coyotes/Predators series recap, Canucks/Wild series recap, Canadiens/Penguins series recap, Leafs mount an incredible third period comeback and force a Game 5 against the Blue Jackets, The Panthers are eliminated by the New York Islanders/ Do the Panthers need to rebuild
Guests: Cory Lavalette (North State Journal Sports Editor) at 22:35 and Jody Shelley (Columbus Blue Jackets analyst for FOX Sports Ohio) at 55:32.
To listen to part 2 click here.
