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Evaluating Contract Values – Dmitry Kulikov 
This is the third of an 8-part series evaluating how several of the Jets have performed against their recently signed contracts. In each article, I’ll look at the season or seasons that preceded the signing of their contract, who their comparables were at the time, and how they have performed since the new contract began.
Majority of Winnipeg Jets players have arrived in town
The majority of the Winnipeg Jets players have arrived in town, the Winnipeg Sun’s Paul Friesen reported Thursday. According to Friesen, most have arrived in the last two to three days and nearly everyone should be in town by Friday.
NHL Young Stars tournament cancelled
What was supposed to be a chance for young Winnipeg Jets prospects to come together will be no more. The annual young stars tournament has been cancelled, the Vancouver Canucks announced Thursday.
Throwback Thursday: This week in 1972, Winnipeg Jets make Bobby Hull the highest-paid athlete in North America
Welcome back to another edition of Throwback Thursday! This week in 1972 (June 27), the WHA’s Winnipeg Jets made Bobby Hull the highest-paid athlete in North America signing the winger to a 10-year, $1.5-million contract.
Three Thoughts on the 2020 NHL Draft Lottery and the Jets
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images The Jets have a chance at the first overall pick in the 2020 NHL draft. How did we get here, and what does it mean? The NHL held the first phase of its draft lottery on June 26, 2020, and in keeping with the “hold my beer” spirit of the year 2020, the unexpected happened.
Jets: All Time Drafted Team (both franchises)
The Nation Network’s series on the seven Canadian franchise’s all-time rosters of drafted players stops in Winnipeg today. While unrestricted free agency gets more focus each summer, the draft is much more important to an organization’s long-term success.
Throwback Thursday: This week in 1986, Winnipeg Jets draft Teppo Numminen
Welcome back to another edition of Throwback Thursday! This week in 1986 (June 21), the Winnipeg Jets drafted defenceman Teppo Numminen in the second round.
Winnipeg Jets Kyle “Who’s He Again” Connor Has Become a Great Player Under Our Noses
The Winnipeg Jets headline on March 11, 2020, would have read “Kyle Connor Two Goals Shy of 40.” The headline today, sadly for Connor, would remain the same.
NFL 2020 rule changes, proposals — Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino react
NFL on FOX Rules Analysts Mike Pereira and Dean Blandino react to rule changes and proposals for the 2020 NFL Season. Pereira and Blandino weigh in on a failed onside kick alternative.
Throwback Thursday: This week in 1989, the Winnipeg Jets draft Kris Draper
Welcome back to another edition of Throwback Thursday! This week in 1989 (June 17th), the Winnipeg Jets drafted Kris Draper in the second round. Draper’s time with the Jets was… odd.
Winnipeg Jets sign goaltender Arvid Holm to ELC
The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Arvid Holm to a three-year entry-level contract. Holm, 21, was drafted by the Jets in the sixth round of the 2017 draft and just finished his first season with the SHL’s Farjestads.
Throwback Thursday: This week in 1981, Winnipeg Jets draft Dale Hawerchuk
Welcome back to another edition of Throwback Thursday! This week in 1981 (June 10), the Winnipeg Jets drafted Dale Hawerchuk first overall. The selection paid off in short order for the Jets as Hawerchuk scored 45 goals and 103 points in his rookie year.
Manitoba Moose: 3 Candidates for Their Next Captain
The Manitoba Moose are officially in need of someone to wear the C. Defenseman Peter Stoykewych officially retired on June 9 at the age of 27, citing double-digit concussions and concerns about his future wellbeing.
Mark Letestu is the Jets Masterton Nominee
Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images Mark Letestu is the Winnipeg Jets Masterton Award nominee. Letestu has only played in seven games this year and the last game he played in was on October 13 when he was felled by a heart virus.
Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Letestu nominated for Masterton Trophy
Winnipeg Jets forward Mark Letestu has been nominated as the clubs Masterton trophy nominee. Letestu, 35, joined the Jets as a free agent last offseason but appeared in only seven games.
Jets vs Flames: A Toss Up
Nothing is etched in ice, but if the NHL has its way, the 2020 Playoffs will be sometime this summer. Should the league pull it off, the Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames will clash in one of the eight best-of-five series in the qualifying round.
The Winnipeg Jets statement is not good enough
Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images The Jets released a statement on Tuesday and it is essentially using Blake Wheeler as a shield and spokesperson instead of their own words.
Winnipeg Jets, Dustin Byfuglien terminate contract
Byfuglien will not receive any of the $14M he was owed for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, while Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic notes that he will not be allowed to sign with a team should this season resume.
Jets sign two-time national champion defenseman Dylan Samberg to three-year, entry-level deal
The 6-4, 215-pound Samberg not only has the two NCAA titles to his name, but also medaled twice with Team USA at the World Juniors.
Conflict between Dustin Byfuglien, Winnipeg Jets nearing resolution
The dispute appears headed for a resolution.
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