Winnipeg Jets

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Depends if he doesn't like Winnipeg. Winnipeg vs Moscow. Never been to Moscow or Winnipeg so I can't comment.

I can't see him not liking Winnipeg. He spoke so highly of the city all year long and even as recent as a week ago when he won the play of the year.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

New article up.

Kane is an RFA, what kind of contract will he get?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ect-to-receive

[Big Ev]

I can't see him not liking Winnipeg. He spoke so highly of the city all year long and even as recent as a week ago when he won the play of the year.

Every player will say that while they are under contract with a team. It may be true but you never know, as they would never admit they don't like a city. Guy would be torched right away by the fans.

[CascadeFilly]

Slater has signed with the Jets. A 3 year deal; I haven't heard how much yet.

Tanner Glass has said he's 85% of the way towards signing an extension with the Jets.

The Pavelec rumours are so silly it's not even worth commenting on. If there's an extended lock-out he'll have no problems finding somewhere to play. Beyond that he'll be signing with the Jets, as expected.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Slater's deal worth $4.8, cap hit of $1.6 per season

Piece up for this news story
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...th-every-penny

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Jets hire Perry Pearn as an assistant.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Exciting week ahead for the Jets. The NHL draft has always been exciting for this franchise, and no different this year with the Jets drafting ninth-overall.

A lot of mock drafts basically have us pegged at Trouba. I'm thinking we go defense as well. But depending on how the eight others ahead of us draft, I may re-think that strategy.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Did anyone hear Dreger's theory on how Pavelec could end up in Toronto next season? What a joke. I guess it's a slow news day for him.

[doulos]

Did anyone hear Dreger's theory on how Pavelec could end up in Toronto next season? What a joke. I guess it's a slow news day for him.

Like I said, the further West you go, the less Dreger really has a clue about.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1...ews-draft-buzz

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Love the Jets first three picks.

Was a little angry that we didn't take Forsberg, but I always knew Trouba would be a Jet. Just thought we would have taken a forward if one fell.

I love the Sutter pick. Always nice to have that Sutter bloodline on your team.

[CascadeFilly]

I'm pretty happy with the draft. Trouba was a terrific pick, and I think we're seeing a very clear intent on what direction Chevy and company want to go in: North American, physical, gritty, two-way players. Through two full drafts, including 13 draft picks, the Jets have only selected North American born players. In 2011 they picked 6 Canadian players and 1 American, and this year it's a 3/3 split. That seems to be pretty deliberate.

I like the Gustavsson signing. Yes, he's struggled in Toronto, but it was a tough situation, and it's fully possible that he can flourish in Winnipeg. If he signs he'll be backing up Pavelec, and that's a far cry from what was asked of him in TO. He's still a big goalie with a lot of talent, and given the right situation he could thrive. It's a very low-risk gamble that could pay off.

[Steffen]

Interesting. I hadn't noticed the lack of foreign-born players in the Jets draft picks.

Seems to me the Jets are sending a message to Pavelec with the low-risk Gustavsson rights trade. I sincerely hope that Pavelec ignores one year of KHL dollars for something like a five year deal for $4 million per.

[DonKarnage]

Great job on signing Pavelec to a reasonable contract for 5 years. Now time to get Kane signed to a similar deal.

I'm glad that the 2.2 million wasted on Fehr is now freed up.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Great job on signing Pavelec to a reasonable contract for 5 years. Now time to get Kane signed to a similar deal.

I'm glad that the 2.2 million wasted on Fehr is now freed up.

Agreed. I don't want him back.

I'd rather try Mahacek who looked great during his call up last season in Fehr's place.