Logan Stanley sent to AHL
The Winnipeg Jets are nearing their opening day 23-man roster and one of their final cuts Involved sending 2016 first-round pick Logan Stanley to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL.
Jets new third jersey gets leaked
Icethetics confirmed on Twitter today that the Winnipeg Jets’ third jersey design that was floating around the internet is, in fact, accurate. Here’s what the Jets are going to be rocking as their alternates next year:
Connor Hellebuyck named Vezina Trophy finalist
After playing a huge role in helping the Jets to a 52-win season, Connor Hellebuyck has been named a finalist for the Vezina Trophy. Hellebuyck joins Tampa Bay’s Andrei Vasilevskiy and Nashville’s Pekka Rinne as the three finalists for the league’s top goaltender.
Nation Notebook: The aftermath of the Duchene trade
This a weekly feature that rounds up news, rumours, and interesting things happening around the NHL. Last weekend, the Colorado Avalanche finally pulled the trigger on a deal involving Matt Duchene. The third overall pick from the 2009 draft has been wanting out of Colorado since last Christmas, and it was expected he would be…
Nation Notebook: Rangers possibly selling, Vegas finally cooling, and possible Houston expansion
This a weekly feature that rounds up news, rumours, and interesting things happening around the NHL.
Atlantic Preview: Rivalries set to flare in top-heavy division
This is one part of a four-part, division-by-division series breaking down what each NHL team did over the off-season and projecting where they stand in the context of their division in 2017-18. I’m doing standings predictions from bottom to top. Also, give your predictions and rationales in the comments so we circle back and see…
Pacific Preview: Battle of Alberta back to life but California teams haven’t faded yet
This is one part of a four-part, division-by-division series breaking down what each NHL team did over the off-season and projecting where they stand in the context of their division in 2017-18. I’m doing standings predictions from bottom to top. Also, give your predictions and rationales in the comments so we circle back and see…
Metropolitan Preview: Penguins and Capitals still stand at the top of division loaded with promising wild cards
This is one part of a four-part, division-by-division series breaking down what each NHL team did over the off-season and projecting where they stand in the context of their division in 2017-18. I’m doing standings predictions from bottom to top. Also, give your predictions and rationales in the comments so we circle back and see…
Central Preview: Dallas Stars look poised to return to the top of league’s toughest division
This is one part of a four-part, division-by-division series breaking down what each NHL team did over the off-season and projecting where they stand in the context of their division in 2017-18. I’m doing standings predictions from bottom to top. Also, give your predictions and rationales in the comments so we circle back and see…
NHL expansion or relocation to Seattle becoming more realistic
It was a decade ago that the SuperSonics limped into their final season in Seattle. After a miserable 2007-08 campaign, Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz sold the team and its new prize, Kevin Durant, to a group of businessmen from Oklahoma City, and the Sonics became the Thunder. Now, after years of speculation and failed proposals, Seattle…
REPORT: Extensions for Paul Maurice and Kevin Cheveldayoff imminent
According to Elliotte Friedman, the Winnipeg Jets are set to extend the contracts of head coach Paul Maurice and Kevin Cheveldayoff sometime this week. Both Maurice and Cheveldayoff’s contracts are set to expire after the 2017-18 season, but Darren Dreger followed up the report by stating that the latter has had a new contract in place for…
Jets announce 2017 Young Stars Classic roster and schedule
It’s nearly the end of August, meaning there’s going to be some actual hockey very, very soon. Coming up quickly is the Young Stars Classic in Penticton, British Columbia between the Jets, Oilers, Flames, and Canucks. The Jets announced their roster and schedule today for the tournament, which is set to begin on Sept. 7….