Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: KHL team rumoured to be chasing RFA Pavelec. The lure of playing close to home while making big money vs. playing in the greatest league in the world. Or perhaps it is simple posturing by Pavelec’s agent to increase the money he can get from Winnipeg.
Affiliate news – St. John’s IceCaps:
The Telegram: Planning a strong follow-up shift. The IceCaps certainly delivered this past season and of course want to follow this with a strong sophomore campaign next season. Problem for the AHL is you never know what your team might look like next year.
CBC: Admirals sweep Marlies to capture Calder Cup. If you didn’t get a chance to watch this Admirals team you missed out on something special. They won 28 straight games during the regular season and then won 10 straight to close out the Calder Cup, including a sweep of the IceCaps and Toronto Marlies.
Stanley Cup news:
Star-Ledger: Devils, halfway to the impossible, have made this Stanley Cup Final a series.
Star-Ledger: Bryce Salvador adds another goal as he continues transformation into offensive threat.
Star-Ledger: Devils fans have reason to believe after Game 5 win in Stanley Cup Finals.
Winnipeg Free Press: Them Devils are doin’ it.
L.A. Times: Now the Kings are feeling some heat in Stanley Cup Final.
L.A Times: Kings must battle demons as well as Devils.
General NHL news:
Globe and Mail: Here’s hoping general managers can rescue hockey. As per usual Roy MacGregor with an in-depth assessment of what the game has become. Do you agree with Roy that the NHL has lost a lot of the entertainment value?
New York Post: Rangers mull Rad alert. Would love to see him and coach Tortorella interact. Appears the Blueshirts are considering a number of options to help them up front next season.
With the Avs putting him on waivers the Jets have reclaimed the netminder they signed…
An update on the big Dman.
A look at the projected lineup with all the latest game info.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Almost 20 minutes with the Jets GM on Sportsnet.