Note: The NHL Draft is finally here. Reminder to join us for a special edition of Illegal Curve Presents tonight at 6 PM CDT as we provide live coverage of round 1 of the NHL Draft.
Note II: It was a big night for Connor Hellebuyck on Thursday as he took home his second Vezina trophy.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets could look to help roster, prospect pool at draft. (Paywall). Mike and Ken with some thoughts ahead of the draft which gets underway this evening.
Winnipeg Free Press: Hellebuyck wins second Vezina Trophy. (Paywall). Ken is in Vegas and wrote about the big win for the Jets top netminder.
Winnipeg Sun: Will Jets trade into first round in Vegas? There are so many potential scenarios at play and Scott gives you his insight on what is known and then looks at some players the Jets could have their eyes on and then concludes with a little trade projection.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets offseason defence targets: Brenden Dillon, Jakob Chychrun, more. (Paywall). Despite the fact the team won the William Jennings Trophy the expectation is they will augment this group to make them tougher to play against. Murat gives you some names of players who could be acquired and how they might fit including a current member of the Jets although I personally think that ship has sailed.
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theScore: Bruins among teams eyeing Jets’ McGroarty. Pretty sure almost every Eastern Conference team has been listed as interested at this point which from a Jets perspective isn’t a bad thing if you can drive up the price.
Jets video:
Winnipeg Sports Talk: Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck on winning the Vezina Trophy. After taking home his second Vezina trophy, Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck spent just over nine minutes discussing the win, his team, Paul Maurice’s comments and more.
