Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets finished off their one-game road trip in Chicago with a 4-3 OT win over the Hawks which improved them to 21-9-2 on the season.  The Jets were scheduled to practice at 12 noon but they cancelled it and instead will reconvene tomorrow as they prepare for a one game at home against the Lightning before leaving for three games on the road on the west coast.

Note II:  The Moose were also in action last night and despite the return of Sami Niku, who was reassigned by the Jets, were demolished 7-2 by the defending Calder Cup champion Marlies.  No rest for Manitoba however as they will be back in action against Toronto tonight at Bell MTS Place.  For the second night in a row I will be jumping back in the broadcast booth to provide colour analysis of the game which you can hear on TSN 1290 Winnipeg as well as Moose Hockey.

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

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Scheifele scores in overtime as Jets beat Blackhawks and move to top of Wild West.  Ken recaps the action from Chicago.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets beat Hawks 4-3 in second straight overtime win.  (Paywall).  Quite a night in the windy city for the red-hot Jets which Jason breaks down.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Big Buff on record pace despite reduced ice time this season.  (Paywall).  The way 33 has been playing of late has had a huge impact on Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Myers playing a confident game again.  (Paywall).  57 seems to be a lightning rod this season but he has earned praise for his play of late.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets’ video wizard makes sure coaches, players see what they need to see.  (Paywall).  Always interesting to gain insight into the folks behind the scenes who don’t often get recognized for their contributions.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets’ management needs to heed Blackhawks’ lesson.  (Paywall).  Suspect nobody is gonna complain too loudly three Stanley Cups later….(who am I kidding, of course they still would).

The Athletic Winnipeg:  Blake Wheeler on what it’s like to be a playmaking winger in a power forward’s body.  (Paywall).  The assists that we see on a nightly basis (35 to this point in the season which is good enough for second in the NHL) attest to the truth in this headline and Murat had a chance to discuss this with the Jets captain.

Global News:  Jets coach Paul Maurice on his fit in Winnipeg.  The Jets bench boss talks tradition, hockey and home in this sit down chat.

Jets video:

TSN: McLennan calls chemistry of Scheifele and Wheeler ‘amazing’. With Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler continuing to lead the way offensively for the Jets, TSN Hockey analyst Jamie McLennan looks at the “amazing” chemistry the pair have together on the ice, and discusses whether Patrik Laine has changed anything with his game after scoring in back-to-back games.

TSN: O’Neill breaks down Laine’s goal-scoring mentality.  After Patrik Laine said he doesn’t want to rack up too many assists, Jeff O’Neill breaks down Laine’s approach to scoring goals, and discusses how Paul Maurice can balance a player being well rounded versus just being a goal-scorer.

Sportsnet:  How Connor Hellebuyck stacks up against NHL’s best goalies. Doug MacLean looks at the top goaltenders in the NHL and focuses on Jets netminder Connor Hellebuyck.