Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets got back on track at the halfway point of the season with a big 5-1 win over division rival Dallas yesterday afternoon inside Bell MTS Place.  The win leapfrogged the Jets back into first place in the Central with two games in hand on Nashville.  Today they are scheduled to practice at Bell MTS Place at 11 am as they get ready for another divisional game tomorrow night against the Avalanche.  Be sure to check out the Practice Report for the latest news and audio.

Note II:  The Moose returned home on Sunday following a three game road trip down in Texas.  They concluded the trip with a comeback victory over the Stars in a 3-2 shootout.  They have the day off today but will be back on the ice tomorrow for practice as they prepare for six straight home games.  Manitoba currently sits last in the Central Division but do have games in hand on most of the teams ahead of them.  While they still haven’t hit the halfway point in the season, meaning there is still plenty of hockey left to play, they need to start compiling some wins to get back into the playoff picture.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets bust out in win over Stars.  The Jets had a number of players break goal scoring slumps in yesterday’s win.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets take no horsebleep from Stars.  Paul sure gets his fill of horse talk in this column.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Little, linemates step up to fill Ehlers’ skates.  (Paywall).  With 33 and now 27 both out there is going to be plenty of need from across the lineup for players to step up.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets knock down hard-charging Stars 5-1.  (Paywall).  Check out Mike’s insight from his spot inside Bell MTS Place.

NHL website: Jets score five straight, defeat Stars.  Scott recaps the action.

CBC:  Jets cruise to victory over Stars.  Judy gives you her thoughts on the game.

Dallas Morning News: Stars miss multiple opportunities, lack finish in 5-1 loss to Jets.  Read about the game from the perspective of a beat writer who covers Dallas.

Jets video:

TSN: Jets well-positioned to be as good as last season.  The Jets are first in the Central and are on pace for 108 points, slightly less than last season’s 114, but is this team as good as the one that made it to the conference final? Do they need to make any moves to fortify their roster? TSN NHL analyst Mike Johnson discusses.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve: ESPN prospects analyst Chris Peters talks Winnipeg Jets prospects at WJC.  Ahead of last night’s WJC game we chatted with Chris about Dylan Samberg, David Gustafsson and Santeri Virtanen.

Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:

Topics: Jets drop a 4-0 decision to the Pittsburgh Penguins, Jets early trade deadline targets/needs, Jets/Stars Preview, The Jets ideal bottom six forwards

Guests: Trevor Kidd (Winnipeg Jets Analyst, Former NHL goaltender), Mike Heika (Senior Staff Writer, DallasStars.com).

To listen to part 1 click here.

Topics: What should Chuck Fletcher do with the Philadelphia Flyers roster, Can any of the current non-playoff teams in the Eastern Conference make a playoff run, Should NHL teams move their practices to night-time.

Guests: AJ Haefele (Editor-in-Chief of BSNDenver.com, Avalanche Beat Writer/Editor), Jennifer Botterill (New York Islanders analyst for MSG, Three-time Olympic Gold Medalist), Chris Peters (NHL Draft and prospects analyst for ESPN).

To listen to part 2 click here.