Note: Some news this morning as the Jets announced they have signed 2020 1st rounder (10th overall) Cole Perfetti to a three-year ELC. The Whitby, Ontario product is speaking today at 1 pm. Update: You can watch the full conference call here.
Jets news:
NHL Network: Top 20 wingers in the NHL. Three Jets crack the NHL Network’s list including Blake Wheeler (11), Kyle Connor (12) and Patrik Laine (14).
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
National Post: On Winnipeg Jets legend Dale Hawerchuk and his role in one of Canada’s most famous goals. It may be one of my favourite international moments of all time. The ’87 Canada Cup was right up there for me. More on number 10’s role with Team Canada.
Illegal Curve Hockey Show Podcast:
Topics: Mark Scheifele says he’s feeling 100% after leg injury, Does Scheifele need to become a better defensive forward, What is the most important development that needs to occur for the Jets to return to upper echelon status, Jets sign Mark Dano to a one year, two-way contract, Agent Ben Hankinson’s comments about Dustin Byfuglien and the Jets on the TalkNorth.com Podcast.
Guests: Mike McIntyre (Winnipeg Free Press) at 27:44 and Vince Mercogliano (New York Rangers reporter for USA Today Sports) at 50:53.
To listen to part 1 click here.
Topics: Pacific Division off-season recap (most improved team/most perplexing team), Dallas Stars lose Tyler Seguin & Ben Bishop for five months, The impact of the NBA’s Return to Play announcement on the start date of the 2020-21 NHL regular season
Guests: Mitch Love (Head Coach, Saskatoon Blades/ Team Canada National Junior Team Assistant Coach) at 22:02 and Aaron Portzline (The Athletic Columbus) at 44:16.
To listen to part 2 click here.
