Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele won’t be starting California trip with team; he remains in NHL’s COVID-19 protocol

Jets centre Mark Scheifele didn’t participate today at practice in Winnipeg before the team leaves for California.

Today in his media availability Jets head coach Paul Maurice indicated that his top centre won’t be starting the trip with the team. He didn’t provide any indication as to when 55 could join the club.  But the team confirmed afterwards that nothing has changed with Scheifele and he remains in the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol.