Note: The Stanley Cup has been presented and we are just days away from the NHL Draft which will take place in Los Angeles but will be decentralized as teams stay home to make their selections. The Jets have the 28th overall selection and we spoke with TSN’s Craig Button on the IC Hockey Show about a number of names they could be calling on the Friday in late June.
Jets news:
The Athletic: Who was in on Toews, plus latest on Marner, McDavid, Tavares, Robertson and more. (Paywall). LeBrun reveals 15 teams checked in with Toews agent Pat Brisson about his availability. He also has some quotes from GM Kevin Cheveldayoff in this piece with the main takeaway being they’ll give him time to get reacclimatized to the NHL after a long layoff.
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Jets video:
Sportsnet: Why Toews comeback deal with Jets is win-win for all parties, including fans. NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins FAN Hockey Show to discuss what details are known in the Jonathan Toews comeback contract with his hometown Winnipeg Jets, and why it’s such a big win for all parties including the fans.
TSN: ‘He brings experience and a calm voice’: Biron on how Toews can help the Jets. With Jonathan Toews selecting to return to his hometown Jets, what are some realistic expectations for the 37-year old after not playing for two years? Martin Biron joins SportsCentre to discuss.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday podcast. There was some big news on Friday which we discussed on this weekend’s show as the Jets have a deal in place with Winnipegger and three time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews on a one-year deal. Nothing new on Nikolaj Ehlers as it is looking like he’s heading to free agency. As well a Jets prospect is heading back overseas and we are still awaiting word of the path another one will take.
