Note: The Jets (for the most part) are feeling good today after a 4-2 win over division rival Dallas last night at Bell MTS Place. It wasn’t all good news as Jacob Trouba was rocked by a massive collision with Stars captain Jamie Benn in the 3rd period. The Jets are scheduled to practice at 12 noon at Bell MTS Place and the Jets Practice Report will give you the latest news. So stay tuned.
Note II: The Moose are in San Antonio today as they prepare for their final game of this seven-game road trip which they play tomorrow night against the Rampage. Manitoba will practice today at 9:30 am.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets celebrate win over Stars, lament another injury to Trouba. The Dallas Stars have to hope they don’t face the Jets again. Winnipeg has won eight straight games against Dallas and Patrik Laine has 14 goals and four assists in the nine games the two teams have played the last two seasons. Ted breaks it down.
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Winnipeg Sun: Tanev’s PK abilities keep him in Jets lineup over Roslovic. The Jets bench boss spoke about keeping the feisty forward in the lineup.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets down Stars 4-2. (Paywall). Plenty to digest from last night’s action and Jason recaps the contest.
Winnipeg Free Press: Team flying deepest since return to Winnipeg. (Paywall). There is simply no question that this Jets team just oozes depth.
Winnipeg Free Press: Tanev kept in over Roslovic. (Paywall). Apparently Jets twitter blew up following Sunday’s morning skate when it was announced by Jets coach Paul Maurice that he was going to play Tanev over the more talented Roslovic. Mike has more on the move.
Sportsnet: Laine’s tear continues for Jets in win over Stars. Kid is on quite the hot streak as he hits 15 straight games with at least a point (18 goals & 8 assists).
TSN: Laine ties for NHL goal lead as Jets beat Stars. The Jets sniper competitive edge was still on display after the game. This is what Laine said when he was asked what it meant tying Ovechkin for league lead with 43 goals & whether he is paying attention: “No, just look at the team standings. But it sounds good to me. Like I’ve said before, maybe a week ago, I don’t want to be tied. I want to take the solo lead and I try to do that next game.”
Dallas Morning News: Stars’ effort has to turn into wins soon or Dallas will miss playoffs for eighth time in past 10 years. Read about the game from a beat writer who covers the Jets opposition.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jacob Trouba’s value to the Jets is clear to everyone, especially his agent. (Paywall). If you don’t recognize his value then you probably haven’t been paying attention.
Jets video:
TSN: Get ready for a run Jets fans. How good are the odds of Patrik Laine winning the Rocket Richard Trophy? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button praises his ability to find spaces to take advantage of his offensive weapons and explains how the Jets are playing with a togetherness which will make them a dangerous team come playoff time.
Sportsnet: Trouba left wobbly after after collision with Benn. Jacob Trouba exited the game after he struggled to leave the ice after a collision with Jamie Benn at the start of the 3rd period.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve: ESPN prospects analyst Chris Peters talks Winnipeg Jets prospect pipeline. You can hear the full chat we had Saturday with prospects analyst Chris Peters but I’ve cut these two clips for fans who want to hear his Jets related comments. He spoke about the Jets pipeline as well as 2014 5th rounder CJ Suess.
