Note: The Jets went up against the undefeated (in regulation) Golden Knights in Vegas last night to kick off a three-game road trip which had their special teams been special could have been a victory as they played well at 5 on 5. Unfortunately for Winnipeg their special teams were not special and they ultimately lost the game 5-2 as they fell to 4-4-2 on the season. Today they are in Arizona where they will practice ahead of tomorrow’s matinee against the Coyotes.
Note II: It was a practice day on Thursday for the Moose were at the downtown rink as they prepared for the weekend meeting with the IceHogs which they will host to kick off four straight at home.
Note III: Jets associate coach Scott Arniel confirmed yesterday that winger Gabe Vilardi won’t skate during road trip.
Note IV: Jets goalie prospect Dom DiVincentiis is out week-to-week with an injury as per his head coach in North Bay.
Note V: Who has Jets related questions? Ken Wiebe and Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press have opened their mailbag for your questions. Send them a DM if you’d like an answer to your query.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Preventable errors cost Jets big in Vegas. Just some mental mistakes from Winnipeg but when facing the defending Stanley Cup champs they are mistakes you just cannot make as they will burn you every time.
Winnipeg Sun: Marchessault bags hat trick as Golden Knights down Jets 5-2. He seems like an absolute Jets killer but then again he probably seems that way against most of his opponents.
Winnipeg Sun: 23-in-23: A thought on every Jets player through first month of season. This feels like a Christmas come early column as Scott delves into the full roster of the Jets.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets special teams woes continue in 5-2 loss to Golden Knight. (Paywall). Mike gives you his up close and personal assessment from inside T-Mobile Arena.
Winnipeg Free Press: Laurent Brossoit collects Stanley Cup ring before Jets tilt with Golden Knights. (Paywall). Appeared that the BC product got a very warm welcome back to Nevada in his return to Vegas for the first time as a player after signing in Winnipeg.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets fourth-liner making the most of his opportunities. Feels like the two most important words are “confidence” and “opportunity” and they both work hand in hand with each other.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Sportsnet: 32 Thoughts. Number 27 touches on Dylan Samberg being one of three players with ‘100 minutes at five-on-five and zero goals against’. Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press asked Jets associate coach Scott Arniel about that yesterday following morning skate and lo and behold a goal was scored against number 54. Think it’s obvious who is to blame.
Jets video:
Winnipeg Sports Talk: Jets Power Play Breakdown: Identifying the Key Issues with JP Vigier. Andrew “Hustler” Paterson was joined by former NHLer JP Vigier for a discussion on the Winnipeg Jets power play which has gone without a goal for four straight games.
