Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets kicked off this three-game road trip with a tough 5-2 loss against the Habs last night.  They are scheduled to practice today at the Sens Complex this afternoon as they get ready for Saturday’s afternoon game against the Senators.  Be sure to check back to read the Practice Report.

Note II:  The Moose ended their six-game road trip on a sour note as they allowed two goals in 58 seconds (with under two minutes left in the game) to give the Griffins a 2-1 win and ensured the formerly red-hot Manitoba team came home 1-3-1-1.  The good news for the AHL club is they will have six games at home over the next 10 days to make some hay at home.  Today they are scheduled to practice at the IcePlex ahead of a weekend series against Texas which starts on Saturday night at 6 pm.

Note III:  As tomorrow’s Jets game is an afternoon contest in our nation’s capital the Illegal Curve Hockey Show will begin at 7 am on TSN 1290 Winnipeg with three hours of Winnipeg Jets and NHL hockey talk.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Canadiens’ speed too much for Jets to handle.  Ken provides his analysis from his seat inside the arena in Montreal.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Hellebuyck stops 48 shots as speedy Habs hammer sluggish Jets 5-2.  (Paywall).  The score doesn’t indicate it but the Jets goalie was essentially the only player who showed up to play last night.  Mike recaps the game.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Wheeler steps up to deflect Laine criticism.  (Paywall).  Not surprised that the Jets captain is willing to step up to try to take away some of the focus on the Finnish sniper.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Young Jets fan enjoying trip of a lifetime.  (Paywall).  Despite the loss it was such a great opportunity for this family.

Montreal Gazette:  Canadiens ground Jets 5-2.  Read about the game from the perspective of a writer who covers the Jets opposition.