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Note:  The Jets hit the ice as they try to get back on track following a tough 2-1 defeat by central division rival Colorado last night in Winnipeg.  The Jets will have a few days of practice before reuniting with the Predators on Thursday, one week after they last played at MTS Centre.

Note II:  The Moose are in California for six games.  The team will practice in Ontario today as they get ready for a Wednesday night game against the Reign.  We will have a post later today on site about a couple of the California based players on the Moose and what it means to them to get to play in front of friends and family.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets can’t seem to get on a roll and gain ground in Central Division.  (Paywall).  Every time you think this team is about to take a step forward they do the opposite.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets hit speed bump in loss to Avalanche.  Ken writes about the challenge this Jets team has faced any time they’ve been close to achieving a three game winning streak.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence

Photo Credit: Colby Spence

Winnipeg Sun:  Lipon happy he answered the call from the Jets.  A new phone could have cost him his NHL debut but luckily for the Regina native he picked up the phone.

Global News:  Jets left frustrated after one goal loss to Avalanche.  As to be expected Blake Wheeler was less than pleased following the game despite the fact that he posted a career high 17 shot attempts with 10 that actually hit the net.

CBC:  Thin lineup can’t elevate mediocre team.  The column starts with how the Jets still have a chance to achieve their goal of making the playoffs but that it is slipping away, how there is no room for error and about the team’s lack of offensive support.

Denver Post:  Carl Soderberg, Jarome Iginla score goals as Avalanche beats Jets.  Read about the win from an opposition beat writer’s perspective.

TSN:  Second line stands out in loss to Avs.  (Video).  Despite falling short to the Avalanche, TH2N credits the injury-riddled Jets for generating a ton of chances, namely the line of Joel Armia, Mathieu Perreault and Nikolaj Ehlers.

Photo Credit:  Colby Spence

Photo Credit: Colby Spence

TSN:  Will Jets be buyers or sellers at trade deadline? (Video).  Hockey Insider Darren Dreger discusses if it’s too soon to determine if the Jets will be buyers or sellers.

TSN 1260 Edmonton:  The Pipeline Show.  (Audio).  Guy Flaming and Taylor Medak touch on the news and notes from the world of prospect hockey. University of Michigan Freshman Kyle Connor joins the show in the NCAA segment.  Support to start at the 32:10 mark.  Audio connection wasn’t good but they get him back at 38 minute mark and it is solid.

Sabres official site:  My return to Winnipeg.  Zach Bogosian writes about his return to the city.

Avalanche 2 Jets 1:

Colorado Avalanche:  Coach Roy, Jarome Iginla, Semyon Varlamov and Carl Soderberg.  To listen click here.

Winnipeg Jets:  Blake Wheeler, Joel Armia, Mark Stuart, Mathieu Perreault and Connor Hellebuyck.  To listen click here.

Coach Maurice post-game presser: Coach Maurice met with the media following the game against Colorado.  To listen click here.

Pressbox Podcast:  Host and analyst Richard Pollock breaks down the Jets play against the Avalanche this evening.  To listen click here.

Jets on a Deadline:  Game recaps, post-game audio, video highlights and the NHL.com 3 Stars of the night.  Click here.