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Jets news:

Sportsnet: Jets find themselves at crossroads over Patrik Laine’s future. Now that headline seems a lot less aggressive (see two below) but yet still conveys to the reader that the situation is significant. As it pertains to the substance of the article Ken weighs in on the thing most hockey fans in Manitoba are discussing right now.

Winnipeg Sun: Latest in Laine saga leaves tough questions, few answers. With Twitter all stirred up last night over the story below Scott attempts to make some sense of it all.

TSN: Laine, Jets remain poised to part ways. I’m not sure why Laine’s agents would be adding any fuel to this fire because it could put the Jets into a weaker bargaining position with other NHL teams and therefore less likely to deal Laine for scraps. Also the headline is a bit aggressive for my taste. Lastly, it seems to be odd timing given the Jets acquisition of a centre for the 2nd line….but what do I know.

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The Athletic Winnipeg: Three paths to building a winner in Winnipeg. (Paywall). Murat goes into detail on the Jets options including standing pat, shop in the UFA market or via trade.

Jets prospect news:

Coachrane Today: Tyrel Bauer selected by Winnipeg Jets. The hometown newspaper caught up with the Jets 7th round pick from the 2020 virtual draft.

Jets video:

TSN: Laine, Jets remain poised to part ways. It’s a week into free agency and a ton of big names have been crossed off the list after finding new homes, but questions remain on where some top players will be playing next season. The TSN Hockey Insiders discuss the latest news surrounding Patrik Laine and the Jets, Zdeno Chara’s future, the possibility of an all-Canadian division next season, and more.

Jets audio:

TSN 1050 Toronto: Darren Dreger on Patrik Laine trade rumours, Zdeno Chara and more. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins the show to discuss the Patrik Laine trade rumours, if Zdeno Chara could play anywhere other than Boston next year and more.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Jack Roslovic is absolutely being shopped. Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press joined Rick Ralph and Darrin Bauming on the Afternoon Ride. They discussed the possibility of a Canadian Division in the upcoming NHL season, the likelihood of a reduced schedule and the number of items left on Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff’s to do list.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg: I wanted to stay in Winnipeg. Nelson Nogier joined the Donvito Roundtable to discuss re-signing with the Winnipeg Jets.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.