Post by wpgmikos on Aug 4, 2011 7:53:22 GMT -5
illegalcurve.com/2011/08/04/winnipeg-jets-morning-papers-17/
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets sign three to AHL contracts. True North is doing what they did with the Moose, building a strong AHL franchise, which luckily enough they now get to use as their resource, instead of developing talent for another organization.
Winnipeg Free Press: 2 Sports Guys eye comeback. Another returnee from the Jets 1.0 are these two ahead of their time cousins from Steinbach. Do IC readers remember these two? If so, would you like to hear them return?
Winnipeg Free Press: Russian winger Zherdev opts to join Moscow based team. It appears that the Jets are sticking with character rules for this squad. No reclamation projects for the coaching staff. Speaking of staff, Ed Tait is reporting that the Jets have hired a new scout.
Around the NHL:
New York Post: Isles moving on. What must be really disappointing for the Islanders organization is that they appear to be turning a corner in terms of on ice talent.
Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks keep Patrick Sharp in their future with 5 year extension. A solid player that will hopefully for the Hawks continue to increase his production for years to come.
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As an added bonus, we had a 5 Reasons the Jets would and wouldn't make the Playoffs this week.
Ez gave his reasons why the Jets would make the playoffs:
illegalcurve.com/2011/08/01/five-reasons-why-the-winnipeg-jets-will-make-the-playoffs/Jets would make the playoffs.
While Rich gave his 5 reasons the Jets will not make the playoffs:
illegalcurve.com/2011/08/03/five-reasons-the-jets-will-not-make-the-playoffs/
Always welcome readers takes.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets sign three to AHL contracts. True North is doing what they did with the Moose, building a strong AHL franchise, which luckily enough they now get to use as their resource, instead of developing talent for another organization.
Winnipeg Free Press: 2 Sports Guys eye comeback. Another returnee from the Jets 1.0 are these two ahead of their time cousins from Steinbach. Do IC readers remember these two? If so, would you like to hear them return?
Winnipeg Free Press: Russian winger Zherdev opts to join Moscow based team. It appears that the Jets are sticking with character rules for this squad. No reclamation projects for the coaching staff. Speaking of staff, Ed Tait is reporting that the Jets have hired a new scout.
Around the NHL:
New York Post: Isles moving on. What must be really disappointing for the Islanders organization is that they appear to be turning a corner in terms of on ice talent.
Chicago Sun-Times: Blackhawks keep Patrick Sharp in their future with 5 year extension. A solid player that will hopefully for the Hawks continue to increase his production for years to come.
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As an added bonus, we had a 5 Reasons the Jets would and wouldn't make the Playoffs this week.
Ez gave his reasons why the Jets would make the playoffs:
illegalcurve.com/2011/08/01/five-reasons-why-the-winnipeg-jets-will-make-the-playoffs/Jets would make the playoffs.
While Rich gave his 5 reasons the Jets will not make the playoffs:
illegalcurve.com/2011/08/03/five-reasons-the-jets-will-not-make-the-playoffs/
Always welcome readers takes.