Day 14 interviews: In case you missed anything from Wednesday we spoke with Nino Niederreiter (watch here), Brad Lambert (watch here) as well as head coach Scott Arniel (watch here).
Note: The Jets new look power play struck again as Nikolaj Ehlers tied the game in the 1st period and things would head into the final frame with the Flames tied 2-2 after Nino Niederreiter got his first of the pre-season. Winnipeg opened things up in the 3rd with three goals by Nino Niederreiter, Simon Lundmark and Kyle Connor which led to a 5-2 victory. The win didn’t come without a cost as David Gustafsson left the game in the 2nd period and would be evaluated today as per head coach Scott Arniel. They are scheduled to skate at 12 noon today.
Note II: Seems likely they may wait to make any cuts till Saturday as then they’ll know if they’ve come through the last exhibition game unscathed although cuts could happen anytime. We’ll have things covered so keep it locked here and make sure you’re subscribed to our YouTube channel.
Note III: The AHL club of Manitoba will play their first exhibition game of the pre-season when they welcome the University of Manitoba Bisons to hockey for all centre. The game group will skate at 10 AM with the non-game group skating at 11 AM. Puck drop is at 6 PM CT.
Jets news:
The Athletic Winnipeg: How Winnipeg Jets’ Josh Morrissey arrived at the best version of his game. (Paywall). Amazing to think back to those who thought he was a bust when he played a season in the AHL or folks calling for him to be left unprotected during the expansion draft. Murat has more on the growth in the game of the Albertan.
The Athletic: Jets 2024-25 season preview: Playoff chances, projected points, roster rankings. (Paywall). It’s the season for prognosticators.
Sportsnet: After showing struggles, has time run out for Lambert to make Jets’ roster? For fans who have 93 starting season with big club they won’t like this column.
Winnipeg Sun: Vets shine as Jets earn 5-2 decision over Flames. Scott recaps the game that took place in Winnipeg.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Sun: Jets’ Brad Lambert handling own business with roster decision looming. There’s only one thing he can control and that’s what he is able to do on the ice both in games and during practice.
Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg Jets douse watered-down Calgary Flames squad. (Paywall). Wieber gives you his two cents on last night’s contest.
Winnipeg Free Press: Journeyman blue-liner Dylan Coghlan hoping to stick with Jets. (Paywall). With Ville Heinola and Logan Stanley down and out there is opportunity out there for a blueliner.
Calgary Herald: Three takeaways from the Flames’ 5-2 loss to the Jets. Read about the game from the perspective of a writer that covers the Flames.
Global News: Lambert impressive, but no room on Jets roster. Paul gives you his assessment of where things stand with the 2022 first rounder.
Jets video:
TSN: Ehlers steps up in Jets’ preseason win over Flames. Dan Robertson and Kevin Sawyer take a closer look at Nikolaj Ehlers’ impressive performance against the Flames, and discuss how strong Winnipeg’s power play has looked over their last two preseason games.
