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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2011 7:46:53 GMT -6
Here's a thread to capture any mention of the Winnipeg Jets in, what some consider to be, the defacto bible of hockey media publications - The Hockey News.
Enjoy!
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Post by USApegger on Aug 1, 2011 7:55:12 GMT -6
I guess I could renew my subscription now, cancelled it 16 years ago, although I don't like the current format. I used to like it when it was a paper, almost like a tabloid
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2011 7:59:42 GMT -6
August 2011 Issue (i.e. Vol 65 No. 02)
pg.9 - Plus Minus: The Best & Worst of the Hockey World
Under Minus...
"Couldn't Treat Craig Better?
NHL Back in Winnipeg certainly a feel-good stroy, but we feel a little less good about how Atlanta coach Craig Ramsay was initially left twisting in the wind by Jets ownership"
p.46 NHL Team Reports: Southeast Division - Summer Grads (SideColumn): THN Ranks Off-Season Moves:
- Winnipeg Jets (w/ just a greyed out 1990s logo) gets ranked WORST in the division w/ a D+.
p.47 ...under 'For the Record'...
"Excitement aside, the summer was largely a flop for the Jets. Captain Andrew Ladd was re-signed, but management left Atlanta's coaching staff twisting in the wind and failed to significantly upgrade a roster that finished 20th in goals for and 29th in goals against. Expect a long winter in Winnipeg. And will fans ever see a logo?"
pg.49 - Prospect Report: Winnipeg Jets - C+ (which is not the worst, but at the bottom)
"Shocked the world with Mark Scheifele pick, settled down after with Zach Yuen"
Obviously, as is any print material, some comments are now dated but I can't help but notice that in the 4 mentions in this issue, the THN media has slammed us (twice for the Ramsay handling).
Don't expect a high-ranking when their season preview issue hits the stands!
Comments?
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Post by USApegger on Aug 1, 2011 8:08:26 GMT -6
I don't care about Ramsey, it was handled properly as far as I am concerned. I am sure his contract was paid out as well, and I am glad he is not our coach
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Post by Deleted on Aug 1, 2011 8:37:09 GMT -6
I'm in agreement w/ you; I don't mind the bashing that THN writers are giving us so far -- it's going to be motivational for our team -- a kind of "Us against the World" motto. I'm 110% supportive of TNSE & their decisions to date. I don't mind being the underdog team of the league -- they didn't want us in the league for 15 yrs, and we stubbornly didn't go away and fought our way back in. It'll just make every win that much sweeter!
BTW: Last year THN picked EDM to finish last in their season preview issue; and the EDM faithful bombarded them w/ emails -- but, alas, they got that one right.
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