Jets news:
Omaha World-Herald: Assistant Brian Renfrew has left UNO to join the Winnipeg Jets. Second time in under a week that UNO is making noise with the Jets, as this time the team has reportedly hired Renfrew to be part of the scouting team.
NHL news:
USA Today: Pressing issues keep NHL offseason busy. Ten interesting questions that will need answering in the near future.
Toronto Sun: Bertuzzi trial put on hold until new year. The wheels of justice don’t always move very fast and eight years later, it appears that getting the trial started won’t be happening for awhile.
SI.com: Report suggests Coyotes buyer $20 million shy of necessary funds. Of course the NHL still feels that a deal will be completed, but a deal with whom? While we know that deadlines don’t mean much in the desert, how much longer can the NHL allow this process to drag on?
Edmonton Journal: Was Jordan Eberle’s success last season something of a mirage? Will his production fall from last season? Looking at the numbers you would believe so but numbers don’t tell the entire story so we will have to wait and see.
Illegal Curve Hockey Show replay:
Part 1: Jets sign Toby Enstrom to a five year contract extension. Interview with Andrew Gross of The Bergen Record. Rick Nash traded to New York Rangers for Brandon Dubinsky, Artem Anisimov, Tim Erixon and a first round pick. Interview with Aaron Portzline of the Columbus Dispatch.
Part 2: Discussion: Why would Evander Kane sign a contract six years in length? Shea Weber offer sheet matched by Nashville Predators. The week in signings. Rapid Fire, Cheers & Jeers.
CFL Report:
Illegal Procedure: Winnipeg Blue Bombers Papers. If you are a fan of CFL football, check out our other site, which gives you all the latest Bombers news.
