Jets & Affiliate news:
Calgary Herald: Mark Scheifele on the move for the Juniors. Team Canada is putting a lot of faith in Scheifele being able to make the transition to the wing.
TSN: Telegin scores in overtime to help IceCaps defeat Falcons. Despite giving up a late goal, the IceCaps were able to bounce back quickly. After losing the last 5 games, the Caps finally got their first December win.
Reporter Herald: Colorado Eagles win with just 12 skaters. The team was able to bounce back after Friday’s loss and have had a very good December. The Eagles have won 5 of their last 6 games.
CBA news:
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: De-certification vote starts today. And now the NHLPA plays their hand. NHLPA board needs two-thirds vote of players to begin process of disbanding.
Globe and Mail: NHL files class-action suit against players’ union. In case you missed this news the league is taking some per-emptive action against the NHLPA.
World Juniors:
Montreal Gazette: Subban, Binnington to compete in nets. Still up in the air for the selection of the starter.
CBC: Team Canada finishes practice, heads to Russia. Lockout or no lockout, the players are off to Mother Russia.
National Post: US star Seth Jones could obstruct Canada’s golden view. It would be a mistake for anyone to hand the gold medal to Team Canada just yet. The US squad is quite formidable.
