JETS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Winnipeg Jets fans lighting Phoenix Coyotes jerseys on fire?

The original Winnipeg Jets never made it to the Western Conference finals, unfortunately for the fans and the city. The team that they turned into, the Phoenix Coyotes, start play in the conference finals tomorrow, and understandably some fans of the original team are a bit upset. Sad with nostalgia at what could have been, yet happy to see their old franch- Oh, they're lighting...
Via Puck Drunk Love  |  3 days ago

Eklund: Habs Have Interest in Trading for Evander Kane (e3)

Well, we have our first rumor from the new regime and it's a very intriguing one. It comes from 3 sources, 1 close to the scene. Kane is a Restricted Free Agent, so the Jets and Canadiens would likely work out a trade I am told. "This is not an instance where an offer sheet is made. However Montreal could offer sheet a defenseman as well." Another source, "...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  5 days ago

Mike Augello: Dudley To Habs Getting Closer

According to TSN's Darren Dreger, Maple Leafs Director of Player Personnel Rick Dudley is about to join newly appointed Montreal GM Marc Bergevin's staff as an assistant GM, but Leafs GM Brian Burke is attempting to delay that departure until after the June 22nd-23rd NHL Draft in Pittsburgh. Maple Leafs GM Brian Burke and newly appointed Canadiens GM Marc Bergevin are...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  9 days ago

Dudley on verge of joining Habs

As expected, Rick Dudley is on the verge of jumping from Toronto to Montreal to assume the Assistant General Manager’s post with his friend, Mark Bergevin. Darren Dreger ‏ @DarrenDreger Expect Rick Dudley to be soon named asst gm of the Mtl Canadiens. Marc Bergevin and Leafs gm Brian Burke are in discussions. Darren Dreger ‏ @DarrenDreger Dudley’s move is...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  9 days ago

Winnipeg Jets C Alex Burmistrov denies KHL rumors

Hours after the Edmonton Journal reported that Alex Burmistrov had been contacted by the Kontinental Hockey League’s Ak Bars Kazan. According to the blog, The Cult of Hockey, Burmistrov has been a target or recruitment while training in Russia for the world championships. Not true, says Gary Lawless, of the Winnipeg Free Press. In fact, the sophomore NHLer, or his agent, Mark...
Via centericechat.com  |  15 days ago

Peter Tessier: Edmonton Media Tampering? Burmistrov & AK Bars Kazan

follow me @teddier It was reported today that Alexander Burmistrov, still on his NHL entry-level contract, had received a contract offer from KHL team AK Bars Kazan. A small twitter and media frenzy erupted in and around Winnipeg as official word from any party, most importantly the Winnipeg Jets or Burmistrov, was said. Burmistrov’s agent who was contacted by Ted Wyman...
Via HockeyBuzz  |  15 days ago

Four Winnipeg Jets heading to Worlds

Since there’s no Stanley Cup playoff action for the Winnipeg Jets, they’ll send four players to Helsinki and Stockholm in May to compete for IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship. Evander Kane and Andrew Ladd will represent Team Canada, Alexander Burmistrov will play for Russia and Jim Slater for Team USA. This is a great opportunity for Kane to get some more opportunities to compete...
Via Rant Sports  |  15 days ago

Trial set in Byfuglien's impaired boating case

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (BUHF'-lihn) faces a July trial in a drunken boating case in Minnesota. Byfuglien's attorney, Mitch Robinson, says a trial date was set for July 23 after he and prosecutors couldn't reach a plea deal Thursday during a pretrial hearing in Hennepin County. Byfuglien is accused of boating while intoxicated and other charges stemming...
Via AP on Fox  |  26 days ago

Jury Trial For Byfuglien

from Ed Tait of the Winnipeg Free Press, The boating charges against Winnipeg Jet defenceman Dustin Byfuglien will be decided by a jury. Mitchell Robinson, the lawyer for the 27-year-old Byfuglien, met this morning with the judge and Hennepin County district attorneys in Minneapolis in a last-ditch chance to come to a resolution, but were unable to do so. As a result, the next step...
Via Kukla's Korner  |  26 days ago

Jim Slater pushes Winnipeg Jets to overtime in season finale

Were it not for Jim Slater’s two-goal effort against the Tampa Bay Lightning last night, the game never reaches extra time. Even though the Winnipeg Jets lost 4-3 anyway, it was big for them to show their fans some fight in the final game of the season. I wrote yesterday that I was excited to see what the crowd had to offer in the final game of the inaugural season, but Tampaâ...
Via Rant Sports  |  April 08, 2012

Jets' Ladd Gets Assist From Brothers

When the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Winnipeg Jets in overtime last Saturday, ending their nearly fairy-tale first season back in the NHL since 1996, it seemed as if the only thing Jets fans had to look forward to was the final home game of a very rewarding season. That was until the Ladd brothers decided to record this classic, however. In an effort to get their brother, and...
Via Tonight's Healthy Scratches  |  April 04, 2012

Ladd scores twice to fuel Jets

Andrew Ladd scored twice to help the Winnipeg Jets beat Dallas 5-2 Wednesday night, snapping the Stars' six-game winning streak. Nik Antropov, Evander Kane and Eric Fehr also scored for the Jets, who moved six points behind Washington for the eighth and last playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Loui Eriksson had both goals for Dallas. The Stars, who won 1-0 at Minnesota...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 15, 2012
'SILVER MEDAL'

Video: Goalie Ryan Miller taunted by Jets fans

Is there any doubt that the people of Winnipeg are glad to have professional hockey back? The Jets fans have quickly become some of the best in hockey, and the team is 21-10-4 at home as a result. They are fighting for the 8th playoff spot in the Eastern Conference and are one of the teams that you could easily envision playing spoiler for a top seed. Jets fans don’t just...
Via Larry Brown Sports  |  March 06, 2012

VIDEO: Malkin's breakaway goal

Malkin had five points this afternoon, but none of them prettier than this move on Jets goalie Ondrej Pavlec Malkin blew past Dustin Byfuglien, showed incredible strength all the while deking Pavlec. Malkin leads the NHL with 67 points.
Via The Pensblog  |  February 11, 2012

Byfuglien's boating case appears headed for trial

An attorney for Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien says it appears his client will be going to trial in a boating while impaired case in Minnesota. Attorney Mitch Robinson said Thursday that he and a prosecutor were ''miles apart,'' and unable to agree. The next hearing is April 19, and Robinson anticipates the case will go to trial in June. Byfuglien is...
Via Fox Sports  |  February 02, 2012
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