of the playoffs after helping Tappara win the championship. Laine also won a gold medal at the 2016 IIHF World Junior Championship.

He could play against Jets teammate Blake Wheeler, who is a forward for Team USA.

"We can all see his ability and the things he brings to the table," Wheeler told the Winnipeg Sun on Tuesday. "It creates a ton of excitement for us and obviously for the city. At the same time he's 18 years old and hasn't played a game in the NHL. You don't want to put too much on him too early, and have these high expectations that nobody can live up to. ... When he becomes the player he's going to be, he's going to be a huge piece for our organization."

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Rogers has helped Falkirk to reach second place in the Scottish Championship

Goalkeeper Danny Rogers has signed a new Aberdeen deal, keeping him at Pittodrie until the summer of 2018.

Rogers, 21, has enjoyed a successful season on loan at Falkirk, keeping 14 clean sheets in 35 appearances.

The US-born Republic of Ireland U21 international spent the previous campaign loaned out to Dumbarton.

Defender Scott McKenna, 19, has also signed a two-year contract extension, having made his first-team debut for the Dons in February.

McKenna featured as a late substitute in the 4-3 win at St Johnstone, having played four games on a short-term loan at Alloa in January.

"It is great news for the club that both lads have committed their futures to Aberdeen," said manager Derek