Hey all! Here is our feature running Monday through Friday that will bring you up to date on what’s going on in the media pertaining to the Winnipeg Jets and elsewhere in the NHL.
Here is what's in the news for Wednesday, April 25, 2012:
According to Gary Lawless, signing Ondrej Pavelec should be priority number one this summer. Still beefing with Kane Lawless? In any event, I found this paragraph mildly interesting, despite its lack of corroboration: “One tidbit that came our way is the possibility of Pavelec being wooed by a KHL team expected to relocate to Prague in his native Czech Republic for the 2012-13 season. A team in Poprad, Slovakia is allegedly relocating to Prague and there is also talk of a club in Karlovy Vary joining the league.” [WFP]
St. John’s IceCaps head coach Keith McCambridge on the possible insertion of Mark Scheifele to his line-up: “”Ever since we learned he was coming here, I’ve had some scenarios in my head.” So…….. you’re saying there’s a chance? [The Telegram]
According to Brendan McCarthy of The Telegram, Schefiele will dress. Ed. Note: Confirmed this morning by McCambridge on TSN 1290AM.
Mark Scheifele will be in St. John’s IceCaps lineup for Gm 3 Wed against Syracuse Crunch. #AHL #CalderCup
— Brendan McCarthy (@telybrendan) April 25, 2012
Jeff Brewer's notion on what St. John's line combos might be tonight:
@TBonnar Mach-Trotter-Cormier, King-Gagnon-Maxwell, Scheifele-Rosa-Klingberg, Sawada-Murray-Macenauer is my guess
— Jeff Brewer (@JeffBrewer1) April 25, 2012
Kristi Hennessy on Zach Bogosian’s first year in Winnipeg. [Jets.com]
The Do's and Dont's of Winnipeg's offseason. Seriously, no love for Evander Kane!? [The Hockey Writers]
More Kane: He did not qualify for the Sweet 16 of the NHL 13 cover vote. Voting is still ongoing, so please take a few minutes out of your day to ensure that Evgeni Malkin, Steven Stamkos or Pavel Datsyuk appear on the cover. [EA Sports]
The New Jersey Devils staved off elimination last night against the Florida Panthers thanks largely to the heroics of Winnipegger Travis Zajac. [In Lou We Trust, Litter Box Cats]
Peter Harrold finds himself on the wrong end of this awesome GIF. [SB Nation]
More animated fun: Watch God’s Gift to Fort McMurray Women (Scottie Upshall) go Tito Puente on Steve Bernier. [SB Nation]
The Phoenix Coyotes just saved Raffi Torres $64M in salary. [SB Nation]
The fact that Sidney Crosby even has to defend his decision to forgo this years' World Championships is ludicrous, he's coming off a major concussion, people. Self-preservation trumps patriotism. This isn't 1914. [CBC]
For your reading pleasure, the Pittsburgh Penguins eulogy, written by Kyle Scott of Crossing Broad. [Puck Daddy]
Double your fun: Ryan Lambert brings you the Vancouver Canucks eulogy. [Puck Daddy]
Roberto Luongo is willing to waive his no trade clause should he be approached by Mike Gillis. [PITB]
Steve Simmonds thinks that Toronto should make a play for Luongo. [Toronto Sun]
Finally, Justin Bourne talks about what it's like playing during playoff overtime. [Backhand Shelf]
Tuesday Night Three Stars
1. Travis Zajac (NJD) 1G, 1A, 2PTS, GWG
2. Ilya Kovalchuk (NJD) 1G, 1A, 2PTS
3. Scott Clemmensen 39SV, 3GA, .929SV%
