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.
Note II: Ahead of last season the Jets formed an advisory council which was made up of fans who would provide the club with input from a ‘fans perspective’. Here is their report.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: The midsummer Winnipeg Jets report. Scott brings you up-to-speed on all the latest happenings with the local NHL club.
The Hockey News: Uncertainty lies ahead for the Jets. As we discussed on yesterday’s IC Hockey Show there are two (55/37) big unknowns heading into the season.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Winnipeg Jets’ playoff chances? Mark Scheifele, Connor Hellebuyck trade packages? Mailbag. (Paywall). Lots of folks had questions and Murat, as he usually does, does his best to provide insightful answers to those very questions.
Sportsnet: An early look at the NHL’s top 12 pending UFAs of 2024. Don’t think that either Jets player on this list will actually make it to UFA but crazier things have happened. I do have to say that that list has a plethora of hockey talent.
Jets audio:
The Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. On the show yesterday we discussed the Gabe Vilardi and Morgan Barron contract signings. Improved team depth in Winnipeg. Who will step up to take the second line centre spot? Wide differences in the analytics models with predictions for the Jets next season. Benefit to team adding forwards with more defensive acumen. We were also joined by Jets forward Vladislav Namestnikov and Jeff Hamilton of the Winnipeg Free Press.
Winnipeg Sports Talk: Reaction to Gabe Vilardi signing a two-year $3.4375 million AAV contract with the Jets. Hustler and Brandon talk about the big signing news from the week.
Recap of the game.
Bruce Boudreau joined That's Hockey to discuss Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor.
A look at the projected lineup with all the latest game info.
Here are six things to watch for on the upcoming six-game trip.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Recap of the game.