Note: The lotto balls spun yesterday at the NHL Draft Lottery, and when the Leafs landed the 1st overall pick, some thought we might see a replay of 2016, when Toronto picked first and Winnipeg second. Instead, it was the 9th-place Sharks who jumped to No. 2, pushing the Jets down to 8th from 7th. Now the big question is: what will they do with the pick? You can share your thoughts as to what you think they should do here.
Note II: Down in Michigan, the Moose and Griffins will play Game 3 of their second-round series, tied 1-1. The series has shifted to Grand Rapids for the remainder of the best-of-five set. While this series continues, we now know the Conference Finals opponent, as Chicago defeated Texas three games to two last night. Stay tuned for the pre-game report. Puck drop is at 6 p.m. CT.
Jets/Moose news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg Jets fall one spot to eighth in NHL draft lottery. (Paywall). To think the Jets lotto ball (#8) was in the chamber right behind the Leafs (#12) for the first overall selection. But now that we know where they will be drafting the focus turns to the Draft.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets fan survey, Part 2: ‘We’re fighting an uphill battle’. (Paywall). More reaction from folks who completed the survey Murat put out. This one covers Jets biggest breakout performer, biggest underachiever, biggest unsung hero, grading the Trade Deadline, midseason trades, reason for optimism, biggest area for improvement, favorite memory, biggest strength, what needs to be improved, building the blue line, choosing the forwards, if Jets should sign Toews if he returns, most important move this summer and more.
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Sportsnet: Why Jets should explore all options with No. 8 pick. Given the reality of this team they are going to have to make a decision as to what direction they want to go in because trying to straddle the line of contending but also developing seems untenable.
Moose news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Moose look to punch back on the road in Grand Rapids. (Paywall). Kenny previews the game this evening.
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