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Mike McIntyre

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#NHLJets beat writer who gets words deep for the Winnipeg Free Press; 6x author; Left life of crime (reporting) behind in 2016; Husband, Dad x2, Rescue Dog Owner x2.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · Jun 20

Jerry Pruitt was Canada’s oldest jockey, retiring at 66 after a legendary career.

His wife, Lise, is a top trainer at Assiniboia Downs.

Now their 22-year-old daughter Ciera is blazing her own trail as a rookie rider at her hometown track.

My feature: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Racing in her blood: Rookie Manitoba jockey knows she has ‘big shoes to fill’ as she follows in dad’s footsteps

Ciera Pruitt had pictured the scene since she was a little girl running wild on the grounds of Assiniboia Downs — her backyard, really — while her parents were hard at work nearby. Back then, she was...

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 2h

A bold one it is. Surprising.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 2h

Bit of a roster surprise for the #NHLJets. David Gustafsson is the odd man out and will be going on waivers this afternoon, according to coach Scott Arniel.

Brad Lambert, Parker Ford and Nikita Chibrikov (who plays tonight) have officially made the team, at least to start.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 2h

Reminder: The #NHLJets will have to make a roster move in order to activate Jonathan Toews from IR. One of Brad Lambert or Parker Ford is most likely.

Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 3h

Good morning. #NHLJets season opener on tap tonight.

Line rushes:

Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Nyquist-Toews-Chibrikov
Niederreiter-Namestnikov-Iafallo
Koepke-Barron-Pearson

Extras: Gustafsson, Ford, Lambert

Morrissey-DeMelo
Fleury-Pionk
Stanley-Schenn

Extra: Miller

Hellebuyck

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 2h

It’s a big day for #NHLJets centre Jonathan Toews. He officially returns to the NHL tonight after a two-year health-related hiatus. His parents were in the crowd watching the morning skate. And now he meets a mass of media.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 13h

This is incredible. The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Jordan @jordanmackinnon.bsky.social · 15h

The Vladdy-David Ortiz interaction on Fox in front of Jeter & A-Rod is the stuff of legends.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 15h

All-time celebratory speech — on live TV — by the Toronto Blue Jays skipper.

Put that slogan on a T-shirt and watch the money roll in.

Blake Murphy @blakemurphy.bsky.social · 16h

"All you motherfuckers, it takes everybody everyday. Start spreading the news, bitches, we're going to the ALCS" - John Schneider popping a bottle

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 15h

On your marks. Get set. Go!

The #NHLJets are set to begin the marathon that is the NHL season.

While not quite a “championship or bust” mentality, the bar has been raised considerably for the reigning Presidents’ Trophy winners.

Our extensive preview: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Key storylines to follow as puck drops in Winnipeg Jets 15th season

On your marks. Get set. Go! The Winnipeg Jets are set to begin the marathon that is the NHL season, looking to ultimately leave all 31 rivals in the dust. And while it would be nice to cross the fini...

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 16h

Hell yeah!!!!!

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 16h

And….exhale.

Three. More. Outs.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 17h

Nate the Great!!

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Ken Wiebe @wiebesworld.bsky.social · 1d

The story has been updated with quotes from #NHLJets F Kyle Connor, linemate Mark Scheifele and HC Scott Arniel 👇

Ken Wiebe @wiebesworld.bsky.social · 1d

Here’s my early analysis on Kyle Connor’s eight-year extension with the #NHLJets plus a reminder the monthly mailbag for @winnipegfreepress.com is open for a few more days:

Winnipeg Free Press @winnipegfreepress.com · 1d

One of the biggest questions surrounding the Winnipeg Jets has been answered.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 1d

6-1. The new worst lead in sports. Sigh.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 1d

More J and PB!!!!!

a baseball player getting ready to hit a ball with a geico banner in the background

ALT: a baseball player getting ready to hit a ball with a geico banner in the background

media.tenor.com

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 1d

AWARDS:

Hart: Mikko Rantanen, Dallas

Rocket Richard: Leon Draisaitl, Edmonton

Norris: Cale Makar, Colorado

Vezina: Jake Oettinger, Dallas

Calder: Ivan Demidov, Montreal

Selke: Sam Reinhart, Florida

Jack Adams: Glen Gulutzan, Dallas

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 1d

Western Conference final
Dallas Stars over Edmonton Oilers

Eastern Conference final
Carolina Hurricanes over Toronto Maple Leafs

Stanley Cup final
Dallas Stars over Carolina Hurricanes

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 1d

Eastern Conference

Atlantic Division

Toronto*
Tampa Bay*
Florida*
Ottawa*
Montreal
Detroit
Boston
Buffalo

Metropolitan Division

Carolina*
New Jersey*
New York Rangers*
Washington*
Columbus
Philadelphia
New York Islanders
Pittsburgh

* playoffs

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 1d

2025-26 predictions: A thread:

Western Conference

Central Division

Dallas*
Colorado*
Winnipeg*
Utah*
Minnesota
St. Louis
Nashville
Chicago

Pacific Division

Edmonton*
Vegas*
Vancouver*
Los Angeles*
Anaheim
Seattle
Calgary
San Jose

• playoffs

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 1d

I think the “freak injury” comment was about Samberg last week, no? I haven’t heard Arniel say anything about Toews beyond he “tweaked something.”

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 2d

#NHLJets coach Scott Arniel says they are hopeful Jonathan Toews plays the season opener on Thursday. They put him on retroactive IR just to buy some more time with a bigger roster.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 2d

#NHLJets line rushes and D pairs:

Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Nyquist-Toews-Chibrikov
Niederreiter-Namestnikov-Iafallo
Koepke-Barron-Pearson

Extras: Ford, Lambert, Gustafsson

Morrissey-DeMelo
Fleury-Pionk
Stanley-Schenn

Extra: Miller

Hellebuyck
Comrie

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 2d

I wouldn’t read anything into that. They’re just waiting until the league approves their submitted roster before releasing (likely tomorrow morning, apparently). I don’t think anyone else going on IR

Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 2d

It appears Winnipeg’s long-running sports soap opera isn’t ready to go off the air — er, ice — just yet.

On Ville Heinola clearing waivers, his hotly-debated development with the #NHLJets and what the next episode of this saga might involve.

My column: www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...

Clearing waivers might be best for defenceman Heinola’s development, Winnipeg Jets

It appears Winnipeg’s longest-running sports soap opera isn’t ready to go off the air — er, ice — just yet. The latest plot twist in the Ville Heinola saga came Monday, when 31 NHL general managers es...

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 3d

And having an accomplished, experienced guy like Bob Nardella now on the coaching staff might ramp up that internal pressure, too.

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Mike McIntyre @mikemcintyrewpg.bsky.social · 3d

#MBMoose look loaded. The likes of...

Heinola, Salomonsson, Clague on D.

Anderson-Dolan, Di Giuseppe, Duehr, Fagemo, Shaw, Zhilkin, Wagner, Yager, Barlow, Julien and likely one (or both?) of Ford/Lambert on F.

That's with 3 injuries to #NHLJets. Further help could come later if/when healthy.

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