Note: We are now in the quiet stretch of time which silence may be broken with news of a signing of the remaining RFAs (Kupari, Stanley & Chisholm) as well as a potential free agent or two. Gabe Vilardi got his deal with the Jets done on Wednesday agreeing to a two-year contract which means that Winnipeg resolved both arbitration cases without the need for arbitration.
Note II: Maybe you’ve got some mid summer questions? If so maybe Murat Ates of The Athletic Winnipeg might have some answers. He’s opening up his latest mailbag so if you’ve got one or two hit him here.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets, Vilardi avoid arbitration with two-year bridge deal. Scott gives you the lay of the land now that this deal is done.
Winnipeg Free Press: Vilardi opts for two-year bridge deal with Jets. (Paywall). Really not a surprise that the two sides went with a bridge contract given the level of unfamiliarity they have with each other. This will give them the requisite time to figure out if they want to make a long-term commitment or not.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets, Gabriel Vilardi agree to 2-year, $6.875M deal: Why the contract makes sense for both sides. (Paywall). Murat gives you his thoughts after the two sides agreed to terms.
NHL.com: With new contract signed, Barron looks to build on 2022-23 campaign.
Jets video:
NHL Network: Elliotte Friedman with latest on the Winnipeg Jets and Connor Hellebuyck. Appears the insider believes that the Jets top netminder will start the season in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg Sports Talk: Morgan Barron chats his new contract, his summer & the upcoming season. He joined Andrew “Hustler” Paterson on Winnipeg Sports Talk Daily for a conversation about his new contract, his summer and the upcoming season.
A look at the projected lineup with all the latest game info.
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Recap of the game.
Thoughts on the big 5-0 win.
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