Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Moose return to action tonight for a re-match with the San Antonio Rampage at the MTS Centre following last night’s 5-1 win.

Note II:  Tune into an abbreviated NHL This Week with Illegal Curve on TSN 1290 Winnipeg as the guys chat about the Jets loss to the Blues, the assignment of Adam Lowry to the AHL and look ahead to the Jets game against the Rangers tomorrow night.  They will be on for one hour starting at 6 pm.

Jets news:

ESPN:  Ranking GMs most likely to make trades.  Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff shows up at #10.

The Metro:  Winnipeg Jets are, again, taking too many penalties.  Hustler add his thoughts on the Jets discipline issue.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets have big problems everywhere, maybe even in net.  (Paywall).  Perhaps the focus should be on the fact that the Jets are currently dwelling in the cellar of the Central Division.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Top line’s dry spell coincides with Jets’ slide.  (Paywall).  The entire team needs to turn things around but when you are the big dogs on the team you are looked to first when the team is struggling.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets get what they paid for.  Paul wonders what the retention of just a few of the veterans players that were allowed to depart Winnipeg might have had on this team this season.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets bring cheer to kids’ hospital.  While it was a gloomy day in Winnipeg yesterday the Jets were able to bring some sunshine into the lives of some children who could use the cheer.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets send Lowry to Moose.  Time for the 2011 3rd round draft pick to rediscover what made him successful.

Illegal Curve:  Adam Lowry heading down the hall.   The coach sure didn’t make it sound like this would be a quick process.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice scrum.  On why they sent Lowry to the Moose.  Will they add anyone for the Rangers game?  Could Lowry play three games in three days?  Is this a long term move?  What has he seen in his game?   Can he see why his game hasn’t met expectations this year?  Lack of effort?  What makes Ladd a good captain?  Does he like the mix he has of veterans and youth?  Has Hellebuyck been as good in his last three as he was in his first three?  Is this a 1 and 1A platoon situation?  Is this team missing Ondrej Pavelec’s presence?  Is this team in desperation mode?  How quickly does the window close on the playoffs?  How long does this team have to “get it right”?  Does he need more from his top forward line?  Getting Scheifele/Stafford more power play time.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Hustler and Lawless.  Paul Wiecek of the Winnipeg Free Press discusses where the Winnipeg Jets stand after falling to the bottom of the Central division.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Hustler and Lawless.  Hockey insider Darren Dreger discusses the Winnipeg Jets sending Adam Lowry to the Manitoba Moose and their ongoing special teams problems.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Rona Roundtable.   Jets analyst Shane Hnidy discusses the Jets loss to St. Louis and Adam Lowry’s assignment to the Manitoba Moose.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Rona Roundtable.  University of Michigan forward and Winnipeg Jets 2015 1st Round Pick Kyle Connor talks with Rick Ralph about his season heading into the Christmas break.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  The Big Show.  Dennis Beyak broke down the game on the show including the play of the Byfuglien/Trouba pairing and the curious ice time given on the blueline, as well as why the Jets’ biggest issue this season has come on special teams.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  The Big Show.  TSN’s Jamie McLennan joined the show for some puck talk including Steven Stamkos mania in Toronto, Jonathan Bernier’s poor play and the development of Connor Hellebuyck for the Jets.  (Jets talk starts from beginning of clip and Hellebuyck specifically begins at 3:36).

Moose news:

Illegal Curve:  Moose offence runs wild in 5-1 victory over Rampage.  Includes key plays of game, top performers, who may get called up.  Post-game audio from Adam Lowry, Eric Comrie and Coach Keith McCambridge.

Winnipeg Sun:  Moose mess with Texas.  Patrick’s recap of the game.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Lowry had hand in Moose win hours after demotion from Jets.  (Paywall).  Tim’s recap of the game.