Scheifele Cracks NHL Network’s Top 10
Source: Jets Nation
Date: 2017-08-21
Another week, another list from NHL Network which this time took a stab at ranking the top centers in the league. Since the start of NHL training camps and any real news to come from it is still a little bit away, let’s look a little bit this one since it involves our boy Mark...
Continue ReadingWhat If … Wayne Gretzky was sold to Winnipeg Jets?
Source: Yahoo Sports
Date: 2017-08-21
Note: It’s the NHL Alternate History project! We’ve asked fans and bloggers from 31 teams to pick one turning point in their franchise’s history and ask ‘what if things had gone differently?’ Trades, hirings, firings, wins, losses, injuries … all of it. The date: May 26, 1988 (back before the Stanley Cup was awarded in the middle of summer).
Continue ReadingNHL 100 in 100: Zadorov levels Scheifele
Source: Sportsnet
Date: 2017-08-20
Over the next 100 days, host Steve Dangle will break down the top 100 moments of the NHL’s centennial season. Check out the entire series on Sportsnet’s YouTube page and subscribe for more exclusive content. The Colorado Avalanche didn’t have a lot to celebrate this season, but defenceman Nikita Zadorov did get the fans at Pepsi Center on their feet with this massive hit on Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele. Moment No. 51:
Continue ReadingBreaking Down The First Two Months
Source: Jets Nation
Date: 2017-08-19
In what will be a strong contender for most obvious statement of the year made on this website; a good start to the season will be critical. Will .500 hockey from the Jets be acceptable? It wasn’t last season. So what should we expect this coming season? Last Season Compared To This Season Last year...
Continue ReadingTop 25 Under 25: Number 7 Connor Hellebyuck
Source: Arctic Ice Hockey
Date: 2017-08-18
Can the Jets goalie bounce back this season and meet his potential? The Winnipeg Jets starting goalie from last season, Connor Hellebuyck, still managed to remain in the top ten for the Top 25 Under 25 despite the struggles he went through this season. His style seems to have become less controlled and he struggled because of it. By Jets standards, he was an average goalie, but by league standards he was below-average. Aside from Hellebuyck’s struggles, he has been a solid goalie at every level including the NHL before this season. It is perfectly reasonable to expect him to bounce back and be at least an average starter at some point. Of course he will have to co
Continue ReadingWinnipeg Jets Morning Papers
Source: Illegal Curve Hockey
Date: 2017-08-18
Latest Winnipeg Jets news.
Continue ReadingThe Roundup
Source: Jets Nation
Date: 2017-08-18
Can Auston Matthews command $11 Million next year; does Horvat for Pastrnak have any legs; Draisaitl and Connor locked up for 8; looking at Flames prospects; the NHL got something wrong with the Jets; Kessel, Shinkaruk, Puljujarvi and more in this week’s Nation Roundup brought to you by the Daily Dugout. In the Roundup, we...
Continue ReadingTop 25 Under 25: Number 8 Marko Dano
Source: Arctic Ice Hockey
Date: 2017-08-17
Will the Slovakian live up to the promise shown in his first season? Marko Dano came to the Winnipeg Jets from the Chicago Blackhawks in the Andrew Ladd trade. Dano had a great rookie season with the Columbus Blue Jackets, but seems to have fallen out of favour with his past two coaches: Paul Maurice and Joel Quenneville. There is little explanation as to why this has happened with either team, yet here we are. Dano has some skills and the ability to score if we are to b
Continue ReadingWinnipeg Jets Morning Papers
Source: Illegal Curve Hockey
Date: 2017-08-17
Latest Winnipeg Jets news.
Continue ReadingJets Nation Podcast: Fantasy Hockey Preview
Source: Jets Nation
Date: 2017-08-16
As summer moves along the guys continue their analysis of the Jets lineup. This episode will look specifically at even strength “D” pairings. They will also preview the Jets’ relevance in fantasy hockey and discuss NCAA free agents. (0:33) – Even strength D pairing (8:10) – Fantasy hockey (18:09) – College players
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