Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets are in Vancouver and fresh from a day off yesterday.  The team will practice this afternoon as they get ready for the final game of this three-game road trip tomorrow night against the Canucks.

Jets news:

NHLPA:  The 5 toughest players Mark Scheifele has ever faced.  Interesting article from the Jets centre on the players he finds the most difficult to play against and why specifically.

Winnipeg Sun:  Maurice praises Poolman for play vs. Oilers.  Strong play from the rookie in his NHL debut.

Winnipeg Sun:  Top trio leads the way.  The Ehlers, Scheifele and Wheeler line was simply sensational on Monday and should provide plenty of enjoyment for Jets fans this season.

Winnipeg Sun:  Hellebuyck earns praise.  He did exactly what the team needed him to do in his first start.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Despite the offensive output by Perreault, eager to shore defence.  (Paywall).  The team still gave up plenty of opportunities and they know they won’t always be able to abandon the fort the way they did.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Poolman solid in NHL debut.  (Paywall).  Lots to like about the game from the rookie.

Sportsnet:  Why the 2017-18 Jets have to prove they’re on track for success.  Which is why we will be watching all season long to see what happens with this squad.

The Athlectic:  Overlooked Nikolaj Ehlers provides the spark the Jets need.  (Paywall).  Before he was drafted I recall a number of fans around here hoping the team would select Ehlers with their ninth pick in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.

Jets audio:

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Jets kept their composure in win vs. Edmonton.  TSN Jets Analyst JP Vigier discusses the Jets win over Edmonton with Kevin Olszewski.

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Jets top line the best line in Edmonton.  Voice of the Winnipeg Jets Paul Edmonds joined the Afternoon Ride to discuss the Jets first win of the season that was capped off with a natural hat trick from Nikolaj Ehlers. Edmonds says the Jets settled into the game after a first-period time out, and the team played the defensive sort of game they’ve talked about during the preseason.