Tag: Winnipeg Jets

The latest rumors, news and injury notes involving the Winnipeg Jets. From free agent speculation to trade rumors, we got you covered.

Morning Rumors: Blue Jackets, Lightning, Capitals, Coyotes, Rangers, Jets, Oilers and Leafs

The Fourth Period: Blue Jackets GM Jarmo Kekalainen is looking to bring in help for up front and on the blueline. They are looking for a top-six winger, a defensive-minded forward, and a defenseman. They could move some of their young pieces…

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Injury Notes: Kane, Moen, Parise, Pitkanen, McQuaid, Sbisa, Voracek, Hanzel, Parenteau and Howard

Paul Friesen: Jets coach Paul Maurice said that Evander Kane will return to the lineup today, and will be on a line with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. Has another line mind for Kane too. Renaud Lavoie: Canadiens Travis Moen…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Jets Olli Jokinen

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Jets should trade pending UFA Olli Jokinen. Jokinen has only played in six playoff games in his career. Mark Spector thinks that the Jets will keep him or that the Canadiens could be a…

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Morning NHL Rumors Involving Over Half of the League

Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun: Flames Mike Cammalleri may be the most likely player at the trade deadline to be on the move. Brian Burke is getting calls from contenders about Cammalleri. The Kings, Canucks and Red Wings are believed…

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Injury Notes: Clitsome, Souray, Brunner, Wings, Stastny, Parenteau, Versteeg and Boyle

Ken Wiebe: Jets defenseman Grant Clitsome had season ending back surgery. Eric Stephens: Ducks Sheldon Souray had his wrist surgery done yesterday to relieve arthritic symptoms that were related to his ligament tear. Rich Chere: When the Devils return home…

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Afternoon Hits: Waivers, Injuries, IR, Recalls, Lines and Some Starting Goalies

Tim Wharnsby: The Coyotes put Rostislav Klesla on waivers. Edmonton Oilers: Ales Hemsky has gone back to Edmonton to have his ankle further examined. Yahoo Sports NHL: Steven Stamkos took the morning skate with Lightning teammates for the first time…

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VIDEO: SportsNet HC Trade Tracker: Jets Dustin Byfuglien

Hockey Central panel discusses whether the Jets should trade Dustin Byfuglien. Billy Jaffe thinks Byfuglien will stay in Winnipeg. Mark Spector thinks interested teams could be the Maple Leafs, Avalanche and Canucks. Jaffe thinks interested teams could be the Panthers,…

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Morning Rumors I: Sabres, Flames, Oilers, Isles, Preds, Jets, Panthers, Blue Jackets, Caps and Kings

Kevin Allen of USA Today: Seven teams to watch that have players to trade leading up to the trade deadline. Buffalo - Matt Moulson, Ryan Miller and Steve Ott. Free agents: Zenon Konopka, Henrik Tallinder, John Scott, Cody McCormick, Kevin…

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Injury Notes: Rinne, Hartnell, Koivu, D’Agostini, Avs, Bolland, Drewiske and Kane

Hope Smoke: Bob McKenzie: "Doesn't appear that Rinne will be returning any time soon." Sam Carchidi: Flyers Scott Hartnell is day-to-day with an ankle injury from blocking a shot on Tuesday. Michael Russo: Wild's Mikko Koivu is walking without crutches and…

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Morning Rumors: Jets, Sabres, Caps, Sens, Sharks, Blues, Canadiens, Avs, Canes and Leafs

Elliotte Friedman of CBC: The Jets have a lot of options if they look to make some moves. A lot of their key players are still under contract from two to six years. Talk is that the younger they are,…

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Morning Hits: 2015 Draft, Winter Classic, Telegin, Ramo, Corrado, McGinn, D’Amigo, Crawford and Brodeur

George Richards: The Panthers will host the 2015 NHL draft. George Richards: The NHL promised the Panthers a draft and All-Star game if Broward County paid for a new scoreboard. James Mirtle: The Winter Classic made $20 million, which could…

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NHL Attendance For Each Team After 20 Home Games: 2013-14

Here is our second installment of tracking home attendance, the 20 game mark, with comparisons from 10 games this year and last seasons final numbers. Ottawa has dropped down two slots in the past 10 games, dropping over 350 per…

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