Will the Jets explore blue line options? Pierre LeBrun: Depending on how the Dustin Byfuglien situation plays out, wonders if the Jets will inquire about Carolina Hurricanes Justin Faulk and Buffalo Sabres Rasmus Ristolainen. Both are available and are top-four defensemen. The Jets may be on Faulk’s approved trade list. Shawn Simpson: The Jets blue
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Honka asks Stars for a trade Mike Heika: Dallas Stars defenseman Julius Honka has asked for a trade. Sean Shapiro: Honka had formally requested the trade on Thursday night. Matthew DeFranks; Stars GM Jim Nill on Honka: “Did we handle him right at times? Yes or no, we don’t know. And it’s on the player,
By The Canadian Press September 13th, 2019 Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dustin Byfuglien has been granted a leave of absence by the club. The NHL team did not list a reason for the move. Winnipeg Jets’ Dustin Byfuglien (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) The Jets made the announcement just before the start of training camp. The six-foot-five, 260-pound
Two Lightning goaltenders heading to waivers if not trade first Erik Erlendsson: The initial plan for the Tampa Bay Lightning is to put goaltenders Louis Domingue and Mike Condon on waivers on September 21st. Another team did call the Lightning yesterday morning about one them, so they could possibly move someone beforehand. Holtby and Ovechkin
Maple Leafs, Marner and Gardiner Tom Hunter: Darren Dreger on the Toronto Maple Leafs and Mitch Marner: “Why can’t they bump the offer up a little, just offer him $11 million for 6 years and draw the line in the sand” First Up TSN 1050: Dreger on TSN 1050: “Unless something changes, I believe his
© Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports About AAV for Rantanen? Adrian Dater: The gap between the Colorado Avalanche and restricted free agent Mikko Rantanen is not about the term, it’s about the AAV. Many offers for Boeser James (@Account4hockey): Michael Russo said on KFAN 103 on labour day that the Vancouver Canucks have made contract
© Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports The Predators and Josi talked extension this offseason Greg Hardwig of the Naples Daily News: Nashville Predators defenseman Roman Josi is entering the final year of his deal. He wants to stay in Nashville and the sides have talked. “I never made it secret that I’d like to stay in
The 2018-19 season was not a great one for the Winnipeg Jets. Sure they finished second in the Central Division with 99 points, but after what they accomplished in 2017-18, something did not seem right this time around. In this series, we will take a look at some key Jets’ players who may or may
© James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports The Jets should hold on to Ehlers unless… Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun: Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers has had his name come up in the rumor mill this offseason. There are confirmed reports that GM has/had been shopping him around the league. Billeck believes that trading Ehlers would
Blue Jackets and Werenski’s camp to talk soon Aaron Portzline: There isn’t any indication that the Columbus Blues Jackets are close to signing RFA defenseman Zach Werenski. There also isn’t any indication that they have hit a snag in their negotiations. There currently isn’t any urgency to get a contract done, but that could change
The 2018-19 season was not a great one for the Winnipeg Jets. Sure, they finished second in the Central Division with 99 points, but after what they accomplished in 2017-18, something just did not seem right this time around. In this series, we will take a look at some key Jets’ players who may or
© Anne-Marie Sorvin-USA TODAY Sports Laine seems prepared that he may not play in Winnipeg next season … Connor wants long-term from the Jets Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: Patrik Laine on playing for the Winnipeg Jets: “Well I’ve got nothing bad to say about Winnipeg, you know? It’s been good so far. But you never
Connor still waiting for a new contract Scott Billeck of NHL.com: Winnipeg Jets restricted free agent Kyle Connor is hopeful to get a new deal in place before the start of training camp. “The player never wants to miss time in training camp,” Connor said. “It’s tough not getting that preparation and time with teammates
© Geoff Burke | 2013 Aug 27 — USA Today — Bill Guerin and Kathryn Tappin Bill Guerin second interview with the Minnesota Wild Michael Russo of The Athletic: Again, Bill Guerin and the Minnesota Wild met on Thursday. This was before some candidates even got their first encounter with Craig Leopold and Matt Majka.
Every player comes into training camp with a personal agenda and things they want to improve on from last season. However, there are three Winnipeg Jets players in particular that should be rolling into town next month with chips on their shoulders and feeling they’ve got something to prove. Connor Hellebuyck Connor Hellebuyck should come
Who will blink first? Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press: Agents are saying to not expect the group of top RFAs to sign soon. RFAs and GMs are not wanting to ‘blink’ first. “It’s all about the top young players figuring out and defining what the market place is and will be moving forward.
Bruins considering Boyle? Jimmy Murphy of Boston Hockey Now: A source is saying that free agent forward Brian Boyle has had some talks with the Boston Bruins to see if there could be a fit. The source did not know how far long the talks got, but there is a mutual interest. A problem for
It’s been a turbulent summer for the Winnipeg Jets, right at a moment where they’ve needed a good one perhaps more than ever. After a confidence-eroding second half and early playoff exit, the offseason has done nothing to boost the mood around their chances for the coming season. Gone is Jacob Trouba, whose production, physical