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Here is what's in the news for Wednesday, January 23, 2013:
Winnipeg Jets' news:
Paul Friesen believes that winning the NHL's Southeast Division is an attainable goal for the Winnipeg Jets. [Winnipeg Sun]
So far, Jets’ brass has been happy with the play and conditioning of Dustin Byfuglien: “With the short season, I think he knows we’re reliant on him. I think he recognized the urgency of wins. He also recognizes the impact he can have on games. When I say how reliant we are on him, I’m talking about his teammates on him and the accountability factor has matured. He’s got a big role in the leadership part of things and I think he has a great will to win. We’re seeing some of those things.” [WFP]
All-in-all, Claude Noel was pleased with his team's opening road trip: "Happy comes with winning. I woke up this morning and I thought, god, it’s nice to win. It’s a sunny day. You look forward to getting to the rink even though you’re tired. When you don’t win you want to stay in bed, lie in the fetal position for a couple of hours." [Winnipeg Sun]
Evander Kane + Blake Wheeler = match made in heaven? Let’s see if lightning strikes twice tomorrow night. [Winnipeg Sun]
The Corsi breakdown from Tuesday’s 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals. [Jets Nation]
Around the NHL:
Scott Gomez has finally found a place to play, signing with the San Jose Sharks for 700K. [SB Nation]
The St. Louis Blues were active yesterday, making a number of roster moves including the activation of Wade Redden. Let the return begin! [SB Nation]
Bad news for the Toronto Maple Leafs as Joffrey Lupul has fractured his arm and will be out indefinitely. [Puck Daddy]
The city of Edmonton and the Oilers agreed to resurrect plans for building the team a new arena. [CTV News]
Finally, will NHL players be at the 2014 Sochi Olympics? Apparently that will be the next big discussion between the NHL and its players association. [National Post]
