{"id":723048,"date":"2026-06-08T13:26:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:26:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/723048\/"},"modified":"2026-06-08T13:26:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T13:26:11","slug":"winnipeg-jets-morning-papers-todays-hockey-headlines-71","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/723048\/","title":{"rendered":"Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today\u2019s Hockey Headlines"},"content":{"rendered":"

Note: The Jets are done. The Moose are done. We will still try to get you anything relevant to the pro hockey clubs of Manitoba during the next little bit. Of course the big focus is on the 2026 NHL Draft for which the Jets hold the 8th overall selection. We will be spending\u00a0quite a bit of time learning about the players<\/a> who could hear their name get called by Winnipeg at the end of June. You can also check out our chat with Craig Button as it pertains to the pick here<\/a>. We will be at the Jets Draft Party on Friday, June 26th doing a live first round broadcast so be sure you\u2019re following along on our YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jets news:<\/p>\n

The Athletic: How sensible is it for each NHL team to make a Dylan <\/a>Larkin trade? (Paywall). Would Winnipeg want to add a centre like Larkin? Absolutely. Is it going to happen? Almost no chance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)<\/p>\n

Jets video:<\/p>\n

Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast<\/a>.\u00a0Two hours of hockey talk on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show as we continue to discuss all things Jets including the talk about Shane Doan potentially joining front office, chat about the impact of Manitobans in the Stanley Cup Final, continue our focus on the NHL Draft and more.<\/p>\n

The Jeremy and Joe Show: Conversation about Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck<\/a>. Jeremy White and Joe DiBiase are joined by Mike Mcintyre who covers the Winnipeg Jets for the Winnipeg Free Press to discuss the possibility of the Jets moving superstar goaltender Connor Hellebuyck. McIntyre starts off by discussing just how realistic the possibility of a trade is for Hellebuyck, highlighting his end of year press conference. They then discuss how the Jets would approach a move, and what the price could be for one of the top goaltenders in the NHL.<\/p>\n

NHL Draft:<\/p>\n

Sportsnet:\u00a0Notes from NHL scouting combine interviews<\/a>. Lots of tidbits from Jason on what he observed in Buffalo.<\/p>\n

NHL Draft video:<\/p>\n

TSN: Button shares his biggest takeaways from the NHL draft combine in Buffalo<\/a>. TSN\u2019s Director of Scouting Craig Button joins Gino Reda to discuss Gavin McKenna\u2019s journey from Whitehorse to potentially being the first overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft, how he would handle the pressure in Toronto, what the Sharks should do at No. 2, if Caleb Malhotra is a fit in Vancouver with his dad behind the bench, and the Flames\u2019 biggest needs heading into the draft with the sixth overall selection.<\/p>\n

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