The biggest news of the day was still about Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele: Kevin Cheveldayoff is speaking about both players as if they’ll be back with the Jets next season. Winnipeg signed Vladislav Namestnikov, Laurent Brossoit, Collin Delia, and Jeffrey Viel on Saturday.
There’s even a chance that the Jets intend to sign both guys to long contracts.
Even though there are still a lot of issues for both players to resolve (which we will examine in detail), the idea of an extension represents a significant departure from earlier rumors that Hellebuyck would not sign a new contract in Winnipeg. First, let’s review what is known. Cheveldayoff said me during a Nashville press conference that “Helly and Scheif are big parts of our franchise.” Although he recognized that trade talks do happen, he stated, “Our focus is on the Winnipeg Jets, and we’re looking forward to working with them going forward.”
He emphasized that point again on Saturday, bringing up this record-scratch moment in conversation about Winnipeg’s new additions.
Additionally appealing to LB was the chance to reunite with Hellebuyck and continue working together. Regarding Brossoit, I believe they’ll make a good tandem, Cheveldayoff remarked.
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