Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets finished off their home stand last night with a 2-1 shootout loss to the Sabres which means they went 3-0-1 during the home stand and sit with a 11-5-2 record.  Today they have the day off before returning to action with a practice on Sunday ahead of a four-game road trip.  The big news ahead of puck drop last night was the news that the Jets had recalled Kristian Vesalainen from the Moose.

Note II:  The Moose are in the midst of a four-game road trip of their own which has seen them earn a split in the first two contests.  Today they are in Michigan to take on the Griffin with a morning skate at 10:15 am and puck drop at 6 pm (times are central).

Note III:  Tune in for three hours of Winnipeg Jets and NHL hockey talk on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show on TSN 1290 Winnipeg starting at 9 am.  Listen here.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets fall in shootout, take seven of eight points on homestand. Ken recaps the action from Bell MTS Place last night.

Winnipeg Free Press: Sabres sharper in shootout. (Paywall). Jason recaps the action.

Winnipeg Free Press: Portage Avenue Punishers. (Paywall). Mike writes about the Jets physicality.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Numbers don’t tell whole story in Hellebuyck’s case so far. (Paywall).  Andrew is always a good read when he shares his insight.

Buffalo News: Sheary’s shootout winner gives Sabres first 4-game streak since 2014. Read about the game from someone who covers it for the Sabres perspective.

Jets video:

TSN: Wheeler ‘assisting’ Jets’ high powered offence. Blake Wheeler is currently riding an 11-game point streak and has 18 assists over that span. Sara Orlesky has more on his vision on the ice and how his role on the power play is fueling his ‘helper’ count.