Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets take time to shake off rust. Lots of familiar faces back on the ice including Jim Slater, Matt Halischuk and Evander Kane. Coach Maurice has a plan in place to get his team focused on continuing their run.
Winnipeg Free Press: Slater eager to join Winnipeg’s push for post-season berth. You may have forgotten what he brings to the team but his skills in the faceoff dot will be a much needed aid as the team continues to roll.
CBC: Winnipeg Jets sits two points out of playoff spot. Coach Maurice sounded like he is ready to pick up where he left off.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets back on the ice. The troops were back on the ice and there was plenty of chatter going on at the IcePlex.
Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice scrum from IcePlex (audio). Used to coming off an Olympic break but a different situation in Winnipeg. Update on Enstrom & Setoguchi. What are his priorities over next four or five days? Can the pre-Olympic momentum carry forward once it ends? His thoughts on his Olympians.
NHL news:
Seattle Times: Seattle group to visit Vancouver as push for NHL expansion continues.
Sochi 2014:
Globe and Mail: Rivalry rematch for Canada and U.S. with chance at gold on the line.
CBC: Injury hurts Team Canada’s chances.
USA Today: Who’s to blame for Russian hockey team’s ouster?
