Note: The Jets, Moose and Ice are all in offseason mode but is there really ever an offseason? If there is any news we will have it for you here.
Note II: If you’ve got a Jets question then send it to Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet as he is accepting questions for his next mailbag. You can send him a DM on twitter here or you can email him (wiebesworld9@gmail.com) your question.
Note III: Some news came out on Thursday afternoon as the Jets announced that they had signed 2022 6th rounder Fabian Wagner to a three-year ELC. They also announced that they would host their Development Camp from July 4th to the 8th.
Note IV: The buyout window opens today and ends on June 30th. The next event on the NHL calendar will be the Entry Draft in Nashville which gets underway on June 28th (1st round) and June 29th (rounds 2-7). Remember to join us in two weeks for live IC coverage on our YouTube channel of the Draft.
Jets news:
TSN: Jets stars Dubois, Hellebuyck, Scheifele rank high as trade candidates. They rank first, second and and fourth on the Trade Bait board.
The Athletic Los Angeles: Should the L.A. Kings pursue Pierre-Luc Dubois? Why a trade does and doesn’t make sense. (Paywall). With the Kings being mentioned more and more as a potential landing spot for the Jets centre, their beat writer Eric Stephens evaluates the pros and cons of the club he covers pursuing the man up the middle for Winnipeg.
The Athletic Winnipeg: What we’re hearing about Pierre-Luc Dubois, Connor Hellebuyck, Blake Wheeler and the Winnipeg Jets’ future. (Paywall). Most notable is the name not mentioned as Murat doesn’t feel like there is as much pressure to move Mark Scheifele as there is with the above three.
NHL.com: Draft experts weigh in on who might be available at 18th overall. Jamie asked three guys who cover the draft to provide some insight into potential players who might be available when Winnipeg heads to the podium with pick number 18.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Will the Jets move some of their top players this off-season? Producer Matt Marchese joins The Jeff Marek Show to discuss what the Winnipeg Jets will do with Nik Ehlers, Connor Hellebuyck, and others as they head into a transformational off-season.
Jets audio:
CJOB 680: Craig Button talks opportunity ahead for the Winnipeg Jets. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined Cam Poitras and Jim Toth on Jets @ Noon on CJOB 680 to discuss the opportunity ahead for the Winnipeg Jets. He’s also asked about potential returns for Connor Hellebuyck and Pierre-Luc Dubois and when all this might go down!
Ice video:
Flo Hockey: Ice forward Zach Benson is among fiercest competitors in 2023 draft class. FloHockey analyst Chris Peters listed Benson as his No. 8 overall prospect for the 2023 NHL Draft thanks in large part to his high-end motor to go along with excellent puck skills.