Note: The Jets concluded training camp on Sunday morning in Winnipeg before they took off for the bubble that is Edmonton. The big news of the day was that they released their full 31-man roster which eliminated three players from camp and added one who wasn’t there the entire two weeks.
Note II: There will be a media availability from Edmonton this morning. Be sure to keep it locked here for the latest. Update: Check out the lines and D pairs from today’s skate, player media availability, coach Maurice scrum.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets hustled into self-isolation after arrival in Edmonton. (Paywall). Things are gonna be in lockdown for the next little while for NHL clubs. But when you see what is happening in MLB that is probably a good thing if the NHL wants their playoffs played.
Winnipeg Free Press: Columnist has outside scoop on playoffs. (Paywall). It certainly feels like the NHL is missing the opportunity to have some independent voices covering the most unique playoffs in the history of the game.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets offer several storylines to follow. Lots to discuss with this Jets team ahead of the play-in series getting underway. Scott looks at: 1) Who are they? 2) Special teams. 3) Connor Vezinabuyck. 4) Ehlers drought.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence
Winnipeg Sun: Jets legend Hawerchuk back fighting cancer. Terrible news about number 10.
TSN: Jets’ preparation for season restart will take a major but unique step this week. As the Winnipeg Jets navigated their way to Edmonton on Sunday to officially be absorbed by one of two National Hockey League bubbles, the preparation for their Qualifying Series will take a major but unique step this week, Paul Edmonds writes.
Sportsnet: Jets move into bubble as prep for Flames continues. Ken gives you a peek into his notebook once training camp closed down on Sunday.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Jets vs. Calgary Flames | NHL return to play preview. Keith Jones and Kelly Hrudey breakdown the Calgary Flames vs. Winnipeg Jets series, stating that Connor Hellebuyck has been a force for the Jets, but Calgary can match or best them at every position on paper.
Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:
Topics: Recap of the Winnipeg Jets training camp after Saturday’s practice as team prepares to head to Edmonton on Sunday, Expectations for Nikolaj Ehlers entering the Jets/Flames play-in series, Anthony Bitetto returns to practice after admitting he tested positive for COVID-19, Who is the Jets 7th defenceman (Sami Niku or Luca Sbisa), The importance of the Jets penalty kill
Guest: Mike McIntyre (Winnipeg Free Press) at 50:03.
To listen click here.
Topics: Previewing the Wild/Canucks play-in series, The future of John Chayka as Arizona Coyotes General Manager/Taylor Hall contract situation , Who should win the Hart Trophy/Ted Lindsay Award.
Guests: Anthony La Panta (Minnesota Wild play-by-play broadcaster for Fox Sports North) at 3:20, Rob Schremp (44 Vision Hockey, Former NHL player) at 24:13 and Hal Gill (Nashville Predators radio colour analyst) at 48:44.
