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Jets Eric Comrie granted 2025 PGA TOUR Americas tournament invite
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Doesn’t matter where Dustin Byfuglien is he gets the crowd cheering for him.
Whether he was delivering a thundering hit for the Jets or finishing 25th in the Kenora Bass Invitational as he did this past weekend.
He still gets plenty of love.
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“they really believe in themselves and not only do they really believe in themselves but they really like each other as a group”.
Elliotte Friedman discussing the Jets on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast.
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The Moose are adding some more prairie to the mix as the team is set to announce they’ve signed Jaydon Dureau to a one-year AHL deal.
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“I love it there and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else”
Newly signed defenceman Dylan Samberg to the crew on NHL Tonight about playing in Winnipeg.
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When you add new players to the mix it means some number swapping and also means some players will choose a number used only one time in the past 15 seasons of Jets hockey.
We break it all down.
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“… obviously one of those guys that I grew up watching. It’s very cool and I’m excited to meet him...”
Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg on the addition of three-time Stanley Cup champ and Manitoban Jonathan Toews to the mix.
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“… this last year with moving up to that second pair, logging more minutes, playing against tougher competition, I was happy with how I handled it and I’m excited for next year..”
Dylan Samberg on what he’s most proud of about his development.
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“…hopefully later down the road that continues to go and I can stay there longer.”
Dylan Samberg spoke about chance to prove himself during the length of this three-year contract with Jets when asked about signing this deal vs a longer term one.
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Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg tells us that he left for Toronto on Monday and the deal with Winnipeg was agreed to on Tuesday night ahead of Wednesday’s arbitration.
Said there was lots to learn about the process but indicated it was good to do so.
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Winnipeg is just like Hermantown, just with less trees, according to part-time arborist and full-time Jets defenceman Dylan Samberg.
Joke aside he had lots to say including his appreciation for Manitoba after signing for three more years.
Watch it here:
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“He was so excited about what Jonathan would bring to our team, first and then second what he could learn from Jonathan. How he could make him a better captain, a better leader, a better player”
Davis Payne on Adam Lowry’s excitement to add Jonathan Toews to Jets.
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“I didn’t know he was as good as he is”
Jets assistant coach Davis Payne talking about Kyle Connor after watching him for the last year from the Winnipeg bench.
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Hockey Sense | Conversation with Winnipeg Jets assistant coach Davis Payne
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The Jets kept one Minnesotan around on Wednesday (who we will hear from later today) and saw another depart for Germany.
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Former Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose forward C.J. Suess signs in DEL
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“Hopefully it goes great”
Dylan Samberg during his end of season media chat with us in May on his upcoming contract negotiations with Winnipeg.
He’s now got a three-year contract which will allow him to really cash in with a larger cap down the road.
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Jets sign RFA Dylan Samberg to a three-year contract.
First reported by @wpgmurat.bsky.social
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Arbitration filing for Dylan Samberg set.
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Former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler shares a message of gratitude
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Latest from @connorhrabchak.bsky.social for @sportstalkwpg.bsky.social looks at the Top FIVE Winnipeg Jets Prospects to watch in 2025.
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The city went from “Winnipeg is good” to “I love Winnipeg” as the Laine trade tree continues to bear fruit.
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Begin your morning with all the latest Winnipeg Jets news, notes, video and audio.
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There was a lot covered in today's media chat with Gabriel Vilardi after he signed a long-term deal:
- why Winnipeg was right for him
- how negotiations went
- opportunity to win
- Perception vs reality (re: Wpg)
and more.
Watch it (or listen) here:
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Jets winger Gabriel Vilardi details why he loves playing in Winnipeg and why it’s the right long-term spot for him
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“…he’s won three Cups. He knows what it takes. I think it’s good for us in the locker room, on the ice…”
Jets winger Gabriel Vilardi is exited that Winnipeg added three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews to the mix.
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Jets winger Gabriel Vilardi discussing the perception vs reality of Winnipeg.
Gives insight as a former visiting player vs now.
Bottom line focus for him is on becoming the best player he can be and the opportunity to win in Manitoba.
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“…from the end of the season, whenever I started thinking about this stuff, it was never in any questions for me. I always wanted to be back in Winnipeg…”
Gabriel Vilardi on contract negotiations with Jets.
Said it was important to avoid arbitration.
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There wasn’t one thing the last two seasons that convinced Gabriel Vilardi to sign in Winnipeg for six more years.
It was a multitude of things including it reminding him of his hometown of Kingston, the people (fans & teammates), etc.
“Very homey”
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