Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: Join us here for two hours of Jets talk on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show today at 9 AM CDT.

Note II: Some news this morning via Elliotte Friedman this morning regarding Jets 2022 1st rounder Rutger McGroarty.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: Two possible trade destinations for Winnipeg Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers. I still cannot fathom a world where draft picks are thought to be a sufficient return for a top six winger. If you’re the “win now” Jets who have signed your top goalie and top centre for seven-year extensions with the mindset to win how does getting back picks/prospects help with that in the next year or two?

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The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets mailbag: Paul Maurice’s evolution, Mark Scheifele’s talent level and more. (Paywall). You had lots of questions and Murat did his best to provide answers on topics such as: 1) Comparing Mark Scheifele to Stanley Cup top line centres, 2) Same Paul Maurice behind Panthers bench or different one? 3) Can the Jets win a Nikolaj Ehlers trade? and 4) Grading Jets amateur and pro scouts.  

The Athletic: Which NHL teams need upgrades at center? Ranking all 32 teams by current quality. (Paywall). Not a high regard for the quality up the middle for Winnipeg by this duo who have the Jets at 25th in the NHL.