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Altitude Check: Winnipeg Jets news and notes for Saturday, May 20, 2017

Hey all! Long time no see! I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful May long weekend wherever you are. Starting today, we’re bringing back our classic news links feature which will now run seven days a week to keep you up to date on all the goings-on both with the Winnipeg Jets and around the NHL.

Here is what's in the news for Saturday, May 20, 2017:

Winnipeg Jets notes:

Mark Scheifele and Team Canada are set to take on Team Russia in the 2017 IIHF Men’s World Championship semifinal. Puck drop will be at 8:15 am CST. [TSN]

Speaking of Scheifele, here’s yet another example that he’s constantly looking to improve his craft. [NHL]

Garret Hohl continues his statistical review of the Jets’ 2016-17 season. Read his most recent year end write up on Tyler Myers. [Jets Nation]

Jets’ prospect Logan Stanley returned to the line-up last night as his Windsor Spitfires defeated the Saint John Sea Dogs 3-2 in the first game of the Memorial Cup tournament. Stanley was held scoreless in the victory. [Sportsnet]

Around the NHL:

The Nashville Predators were dealt a huge blow as it appears Ryan Johansen will miss the remainder of the NHL playoffs due to a thigh injury that required surgery. [On the Forecheck]

Despite missing the services of Justin Schultz, Patric Hornqvist, Bryan Rust, and Tom Kuhnhackl, the Pittsburgh Penguins were able to outlast the Ottawa Senators, tying the Eastern Conference Final at 2-2. Oh, and they also decided to make a goalie change. No big deal. [Puck Daddy]

Are the Senators’ now Canada’s team? Who Cares? [Silver Seven Sens]

Despite the Dallas Stars creating waves stating they would be open to trading the third overall selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, history dictates they’re unlikely to do so. [SB Nation]

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