Note: After the Jets decided to go wild on Trade Deadline Day making six trades which was quite the flurry of activity for a Winnipeg team that usually only makes a move or two at the deadline and we’ve got all the trades made as well as the full recap from GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. Speaking of wild the Minnesota Wild are one of the teams the Jets made a trade with and their Central Division rival will be in Winnipeg to play this evening at Bell MTS Place. Morning skate gets underway at 10:30 AM and our pre-game report will set up the action followed by puck drop at 7 pm.
Note II: The Moose are scheduled to have a second day of practice in Toronto today as they get ready to resume this six-game road trip. Tucker Poolman and Mason Appleton were re-assigned so that should provide them with quite the boost.
Jets news:
The Athletic: Why Kevin Hayes could be a terrific fit alongside Patrik Laine. (Paywall). Jets fans are sure hoping that this will be the right fit for the lethal Jets shooter.
Winnipeg Sun: Not looking good for Morrissey. The tight-lipped GM and the addition of two left shot D men were all signs pointing to big question mark surrounding the health of 44. We may get a better idea today after coach Maurice speaks following AM skate.
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Winnipeg Sun: Jets active on deadline day as they make most trades of any team in NHL. A recap of all the moves made by the Jets.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets land Hayes, can centre live up to standard set by Stastny? Ken with reaction to the acquisition Winnipeg made this morning.
Winnipeg Free Press: Hayes happy to help in Cup quest. (Paywall). He certainly sounded eager.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets GM confident his moves good for team. (Paywall). Would be shocked if he woulda said anything to the contrary of this headline.
Winnipeg Free Press: Bargain-hunting Jets seek depth during whirlwind deadline day. (Paywall). Who doesn’t like a good deal?
Sportsnet: Why Winnipeg Jets were the biggest winners at the NHL trade deadline. That’s a headline that will make folks in this province rather happy.
NBC Sports: Jets miss out on Stone, get what they needed on deadline day. Scott his thoughts on the Jets day.
ESPN: Jets make a statement with Kevin Hayes deal. (Paywall). We shall see how significant that statement is by the end of the season.
The Athletic Winnipeg: An in-depth review of the Jets’ active 2019 trade deadline. (Paywall). Murat looks at what the Jets did yesterday.
The Athletic: Breaking down the Kevin Hayes trade to the Jets. (Paywall). They had a roundtable reaction to the trade and it was quite positive for Winnipeg.
CBC: In leaving no Stone unturned, rival Knights again get better of Jets. It was certainly quite the arms race between the big boys in the Western Conference on Monday.
Jets video:
TSN: Addition of Hayes provides Jets options up front. The Jets circled around on a number of players, but ultimately landed the Rangers’ Kevin Hayes. 7-Eleven That’s Hockey breaks down how they ended up with Hayes.
Sportsnet: Burke thinks Kevin Hayes is great pick-up for Jets. Brian Burke gives his thoughts on the Kevin Hayes acquisition, saying the Jets and Rangers made a good deal.
NBC Sports: Can Kevin Hayes help keep Jets on top? Jeremy Roenick and Keith Jones chat about whether Kevin Hayes will help Winnipeg create some space at the top of the Central?
Jets audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: This year’s deadline was much different than last year. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff joined Andrew Paterson and Rick Ralph on the Afternoon Ride. They discussed the day’s big acquisition of Kevin Hayes, the frantic final hour of the deadline, what defenseman Nathan Beauleu brings to the Jets, why he decided to reacquire Matt Hendricks and the decision to trade Nic Petan.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Jets fans should be excited about Kevin Hayes. Dan Rosen of NHL.com joined Andrew Paterson and Rick Ralph on the Afternoon Ride. They discussed the Jets acquisition of Kevin Hayes and the skills he brings to the Jets lineup.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Kevin Hayes is a good fit in Winnipeg. Statistical analyst Mike Kelly joined Andrew Paterson and Rick Ralph on the Afternoon Ride. They discussed the Jets acquisition of Kevin Hayes, what he can bring to the team, where Hayes will fit into the Jets lineup, Nathan Beaulieu’s season in Buffalo and the Golden Knights trade for Mark Stone.
