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Winnipeg Jets News
#NHLJets prospect Kristian Vesalainen spoke about his decision not to go to #WorldJuniors in Vancouver: "I just came to Finland and I wanted to play the rest of the season with one team. It was a hard but right decision."
— Pekka Jalonen (@PekkaJalonen) December 20, 2018
"I have traveled enough with all that jet lag. Going to Vancouver, then back to Finland, then to China, back to Finland... that would've been crazy and too much."
— Pekka Jalonen (@PekkaJalonen) December 20, 2018
"I was thinking about this decision already when I came here. I spent a lot of time thinking about what to do. Now I'm happy with my decision. Sometimes you have to be a little bit selfish. I wish team Finland and the guys best of luck, I hope they'll come home with a medal."
— Pekka Jalonen (@PekkaJalonen) December 20, 2018
Even though they traded him four? years ago, Evander Kane was endorsed by Paul Maurice to Pete DeBoer. Kane is good, but he has a lot of baggage. It is probably best for another team to deal with that. (Mercury News)
The Jets played the San Jose Sharks and defenceman Radim Simek who joins a long line of Sharks who you have never heard of, but are actually good. (NBCSN)
Hockey News
A Manitoban goalie has had her struggles, but is still confident in her abilities. (Winnipeg Free Press)
It is almost time for the World Juniors and you should go to EOTP for team previews (especially because I wrote the Swiss one). (Habs Eyes on the Prize)
Cam Ward honour former Chicago Blackhawks goalie Charlie Gardiner on his helmet for the Winter Classic, which is still a thing. (InGoal Magazine)
J.J. Watt loves hockey and he would like a NHL team in Houston thank you very much. (Houston Chronicle)
A war zone, a hat, and a long way home. (Washington Post)
After being waived on unconditional waivers two days ago, Patrik Berglund is teamless. What happened there? (Die by the Blade)
Ever the teammate, Andreas Athanasiou is ready and willing to fill in for Jimmy Howard if the time ever comes. (Detroit Free Press)