Note: Jets Development Camp ended on Saturday and if you missed any of the media availabilities from the four days of camp we’ve got you covered. Click here.
Note II: With the prospects of Winnipeg heading to their respective homes the next phase will be the signing of the remaining RFAs (Vilardi, Barron, Stanley & Chisholm) as well as a potential free agent or two. The Moose will likely begin making some free agent announcements including the signing of former Jets draft pick/Moose forward CJ Suess who is reportedly back in the fold for two more seasons.
Jets news:
TSN: Contract question complicates Hellebuyck trade. There’s always going to be a degree of risk committing to a 30-year old goalie, even one as good as the perennial Vezina contender (and past winner). Maybe a short-term deal can get done at a higher dollar value but there doesn’t seem to be much appetite right now for any sort of deal.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ first-rounders put in some overtime. (Paywall). Looks like Mike had similar observations as I did this past week at the Jets Development Camp.
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Sportsnet: Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty out to convince fans he’s worth the wait. He’s certainly made a ton of fans this week in Winnipeg.
Illegal Curve Hockey: The reconnecting of fans to the Winnipeg Jets through their prospects. Fans and prospects really connected this past week in Winnipeg.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. On the show we discussed the Jets moves in Free Agency, assessing the 2nd line centre spot and which player could step into that role, what is going to happen with the Jets defence and the importance of Nino Niederreiter next season. We were joined by Murat Ates of The Athletic Winnipeg and Michael Traikos of The Hockey News.
