Friday, August 12 Jets Papers

[wpgmikos]

illegalcurve.com/2011/08/12/winnipeg-jets-morning-papers-25/

Winnipeg Free Press: He just can’t wait. And fans in Winnipeg can’t wait for the season to start either so they can watch Ladd and company kick of the Jets 2.0 for the first time. In response to a question about the fanbase here in Winnipeg, Ladd had this to say:

"That’s what guys are excited about — the excitement surrounding the team and how we are going to be treated as players by the fans and the organization. Personally, as a player, going into a season knowing you’re going to have that pressure and that support in your own building, it’s a good thing.”

Toronto Sun: Jets logo militaristic? Absurd. I agree with Broadbeck’s point, but I really hope that this is the end of the complaining about the new Jets logo.

Around the NHL:

Minneapolis Star-Tribune: What if the North Stars had never moved. Just think if that awesome green and yellow jersey was still in the league.

Edmonton Journal: Edmonton commons. After seeing what the MTS Centre was able to do with AHL hockey to the downtown, I can see the value of having NHL hockey in a city’s downtown.

Plainview Old Bethpage Herald: New York Islanders Ice Girls hold tryouts. We here at IC are fans of Ice Girls.


Buffalo News: Sabres sign Gragnani for one year. Buffalo finishes off their last unsigned free agent. Should be an interesting team to watch next season.

NHL.com: Florida Panthers 30 for 30. Taking a look at the Jets Southeast division rivals.

[trigger204]

LADD: "if there are guys that don't want to be in Winnipeg then we don't want them anyway. We want people that want to be part of a good hockey organization that's going to create a winning culture. From everyone I've talked to -- I haven't heard any of that."

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[newjets]

Aug 12, 2011 7:06:08 GMT -6 @trigger204 said:

LADD: "if there are guys that don't want to be in Winnipeg then we don't want them anyway. We want people that want to be part of a good hockey organization that's going to create a winning culture. From everyone I've talked to -- I haven't heard any of that."

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Ladd rules.

He and his lovely wife will be treated like royalty here in Peg City.

[buff33]

Ladd is the real deal. I wouldn't be surprised if Chevy and Zinger had a sit down with him to talk about the princesses on the team when they decided who not to sign, and who to go after.

[wpgmikos]

illegalcurve.com/2011/08/12/afternoon-delight-38/

CBC: Winnipeg Jets gear outselling Flames at Calgary store. When a bunch of us went down to Calgary in 2004 for Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals, our Jets jerseys got us lots of love, and it appears that sentiment continues.

Portage Online: Hectic offseason for Jets. Some insight (audio) from Scott Brown, Director of Corporate Communications & Hockey Operations, on how hectic the schedule has been.

Hockey’s Future: Telegin looks forward to continued success in North America. I’m looking forward to watching him play in the 2012 World Junior Championship.

Athlon Sports: Worst sports owners in Sports bracket. Will come as little solace to Thrashers fans, but the Spirit Group is up for this dubious distinction. Wonder if they were nominated in the basketball group as well?


The Hockey News: Selanne Scenarios. We here in Winnipeg will continue to count down till September when he makes his final decision. Those who chose the December 17th Jets games vs. Anaheim are crossing their fingers he comes back next season.

Around the NHL:

Yahoo Sports: Brent Burns and the Harry Potter tattoo of awesome. Couldn’t imagine having the patience (or pain threshold) to sit still long enough to have that ink put on me.

Globe and Mail: Edmonton Oilers preview. Mirtle predicts another long season for Oilers fans.

Washington Post: Capitals defenceman John Carlson wants to be aggressor. Taking a page out of the Flyers handbook perhaps might be the right move for the Jets southeast division opponents.

[NHLWinnipeg]

Aug 12, 2011 7:06:08 GMT -6 @trigger204 said:

LADD: "if there are guys that don't want to be in Winnipeg then we don't want them anyway. We want people that want to be part of a good hockey organization that's going to create a winning culture. From everyone I've talked to -- I haven't heard any of that."

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Anyone else thinking this guy is a great first captain of the new Winnipeg Jets! Very impressed so far.

[newjets]

Aug 12, 2011 11:20:50 GMT -6 NHLWinnipeg said:

Aug 12, 2011 7:06:08 GMT -6 @trigger204 said:

LADD: "if there are guys that don't want to be in Winnipeg then we don't want them anyway. We want people that want to be part of a good hockey organization that's going to create a winning culture. From everyone I've talked to -- I haven't heard any of that."

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Anyone else thinking this guy is a great first captain of the new Winnipeg Jets! Very impressed so far.

Very impressed.

That is the kind of leadership that will make the team successful.

[Guardian]

Portage Online: Hectic offseason for Jets. Some insight (audio) from Scott Brown, Director of Corporate Communications & Hockey Operations, on how hectic the schedule has been.


This link had some really good audio with Scott Brown that's worth a listen.

www.portageonline.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=23350&Itemid=467

[barks1737]

I don't think that Ladd has any idea how popular he's gonna be in this city as "our" Captain. He's shown great leadership abilities so far and I don't see him slowing down anytime soon! I think I may even be buying a Ladd jersey!

[scubasteve1319]

Thanks as always for the rundown on the stories that are out there!