Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets kicked off the three-game home stand with a 4-3 comeback win against the Blue Jackets last night at Bell MTS Place.  Today they were scheduled to practice at 12 noon but instead have a changed that to a team meeting at 11 am ahead of their game against the Ducks here tomorrow night.  Be sure to check back for the Practice Report to get the latest news and audio.

Note II:  The Moose resume their six-game road trip today which was interrupted by the AHL All-Star break.  They are in Milwaukee to take on the Admirals tonight at UW-M Panther Arena.  Manitoba will be looking for some revenge against the Admirals after they had their points streak snapped at eight games last Saturday by a score of 8-2.  Puck drop is at 7 pm.

Note III:  Tomorrow we celebrate the 10th year of the Illegal Curve Hockey Show.  Tune in for three hours of hockey talk on TSN 1290 Winnipeg including a discussion with NHL Deputy Commissioner Bill Daly.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets gut out win against Blue Jackets.  Ken provides his thoughts on the Winnipeg win.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Connor scores second straight game-winner in 4-3 win over Blue Jackets.  (Paywall).  Mike looks back at last night’s action and recaps the action.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets centre sees no reason to panic over young winger’s scoring slump.  (Paywall).  Little isn’t ready to hit the panic button just yet.

The Athletic Columbus:  Blue Jackets once again on wrong side of player-safety rule in loss to Jets.  (Paywall).  The Tanev whistle was doubly difficult for fans back in Columbus.  Read more from a team beat writer.

Columbus Dispatch:  Losses piling up for Blue Jackets. (Paywall).  Read about the game from the perspective of a beat writer that covers the Jets opposition.    

TSN: Flames, Jets in an arms race?  Hard to keep track of all these arms races the Jets are involved in but the insiders feel a splashy move is coming.

The Point:  How Patrik Laine can break out of his slump.  Mike Kelly has been on The IC Hockey Show a few times and he provides his insight in this piece on how the Jets sniper can regain his form.  You can always watch Mike discussing this topic below.

Jets video:

TSN:  Connor continues to shine, Laine still searching.  For the second straight game Kyle Connor came through with the game-winning goal for the Jets, while Patrik Laine is still trying to find the back of the net. Craig Button joins SportsCentre to discuss the win and how Winnipeg can get Laine going.

Sportsnet:  Why Kypreos doesn’t see Laine in Winnipeg long term.  Hockey Central Analyst Nick Kypreos joined Starting Lineup to discuss how Patrik Laine’s current ice time and usage isn’t reflective of a cornerstone player and how this may affect his next contract.

Jets audio:

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Laine has to find another dimension to his game.  Statistical analyst Mike Kelly joined Andrew Paterson and Rick Ralph on the Afternoon Ride. They discussed Patrik Laine’s recent slump, why the goal production hasn’t been there in January and how he can get back on the scoresheet.