Note: One final Restricted Free Agent (Cole Perfetti) left for the Jets to sign.
Note II: If you missed the news on Thursday of Friday, Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff pulled the pin on a trade sending Rutger McGroarty to Pittsburgh for Brayden Yager.
Note III: There was some AHL news on Friday as the league announced it will require all players and officials to wear mandatory cut-resistant neck protection.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets trade not only lands Yager, but dozens of his fans from across the Prairies. (Paywall). Mike brings you more insight from the newest prospect in the organization.
Jets video:
TSN: Discussing Winnipeg Jets trading Rutger McGroarty after he wanted out because it ‘didn’t feel right’. Over on Overdrive, Jim Tatti, Frank Corrado and Jason Strudwick chat about Rutger McGroarty forcing his way off the Jets and to a different situation.
WST: Reaction to the Winnipeg Jets acquiring Brayden Yager in exchange for Rutger McGroarty. Andrew “Hustler” Paterson is joined by Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press as they discuss the big news of the day that the Winnipeg Jets acquired forward Brayden Yager from the Pittsburgh Penguins in exchange for forward Rutger McGroarty.
Jets audio:
680 CJOB: Jets at Noon – Conversation with Brayden Yager. The newest Jets prospect stopped by the show on Friday to chat with Jim and Cam.
