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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.
Recap of the game.
Another feather in the cap of the BC product.
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
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