1. NHL: The NHL off-season has now officially started, now that the Carolina Hurricanes have won the Stanley Cup. I’m glad that’s over; it seemed like months of torture.
2. Jets: Three of the four franchises that the NHL absorbed from the WHA have now won Stanley Cups …. I wonder which one hasn’t.
3. NHL: Red Wings’ captain, Dylan Larkin, has asked for a trade and listed Florida, Minnesota, and Vegas as his destinations of choice. WOW! Also, asking for a trade is Oilers’ defenceman, Darnell Nurse.
4. Jets: The NHL Entry Draft is this Friday and Saturday in Buffalo, and there is a lot of discussion in Jetsville whether Kevin Cheveldayoff should use the 8th overall pick in this year’s draft or trade it for a second-line center. What do you think?
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5. Put That In Your Pipe And Smoke It: I think NHL players who request a trade while under contract should lose all no-movement protection, making them null and void. Case in point is Dylan Larkin. He asks Detroit to trade him and then gives them a 3-team list. That’s horseshit and will need to be addressed in the next CBA. Players shouldn’t be able to dictate any trade parameters if they demand a trade. IMHO, you can’t have it both ways, so Put That In Your Pipe And Smoke It.
6. NHL: With NHL free agency fast approaching, a reminder that the salary cap for 2026 is set to be 104 million, with 76.9 million being the floor. Most teams have lots of extra money to spend, and there will be a lot of competition for players in a slim UFA class. Maybe we’ll see some offer sheets for the RFAs?!?!
7. Jets: TSN insider Darren Dreger appeared on the radio show Overdrive on Thursday and was direct in his assessment of the Winnipeg Jets’ situation, stating that he can
“confidently say that they’re not shopping Connor Hellebuyck.”
Also, in a recent appearance on the Barn Burner podcast, Dreger stated
the Jets have been willing to listen to offers on their three-time Vezina Trophy winner, a distinction that matters. Listening and shopping are two very different things, and as of Thursday, Winnipeg appears to be firmly in the former camp.
8. Jets: It doesn’t matter how much I hate a team, watching the players lift the SC never gets old. Seeing their joy and real emotion is special.
“I loved being in Winnipeg. This was the dream there. I’m obviously sad I wasn’t able to do that with the guys in Winnipeg and the city of Winnipeg. They hold a special place in my heart, I’ve said that. They’re family. The whole organization gave me a shot at playing in the NHL and I couldn’t be more thankful. Like I said, it was a hard decision this summer, but I loved my ten years in Winnipeg. It was a special time.”
9. Jets: According to Dave Pagnota from “The Fourth Period”, the Winnipeg Jets have been linked to Vegas goaltender Adin Hill and Vancouver winger Jake DeBrusk.
10. Jets: It looks like the Jets are going to get themselves a good defenceman.
11. Jets: Jonathon Toews officially retired on Friday and was very eloquent in his farewell speech.
“I’m so proud to be from Winnipeg. Thank you for making this year so special. I hope I represented you well. Thank you very much.”
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