Note: Following last night’s momentous 5-2 win over the Blue Jackets which included four goals by captain Blake Wheeler and 40 saves by Connor Hellebuyck the Jets kicked off their four-game road trip on the right skate. The Jets are in Tampa Bay today ahead of their tilt against the top team in the NHL and are scheduled to practice at 1 pm ET and our Practice Report will bring you up to speed with the latest news.
Note II: The Moose are back in Winnipeg and will have a 12 noon media availability as they kick off a busy week ahead of the most important stretch of their season. They are set to play six straight at Bell MTS Place and it will likely be this segment of games that determines if they make the playoffs or not.
Jets news:
The Athletic Winnipeg: From ‘gangly’ high school kid to NHL superstar, Blake Wheeler’s leadership has inspired at all levels. (Paywall). Murat looks at the qualities the Jets captain brings to his job as leader of the Jets.
Winnipeg Sun: Captain leads the way, Wheeler scores four in Jets’ win over Blue Jackets. Ken recaps the action from an exciting night in Columbus.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Wheeler’s four goals give Jets 5-2 win over Blue Jackets. (Paywall). Mike has more from his perch up in the pressbox in Columbus.
Winnipeg Free Press: Columbus native Roslovic a humble hometown hero. (Paywall). The pride of the Arch City.
Columbus Dispatch: Jackets drop another one at home. (Survey). Read the game with the perspective of someone who covers the Jets opposition.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Cheveldayoff explains why the Jets were the busiest team at trade deadline. David Amber goes 1-on-1 with Kevin Cheveldayoff to discuss the Jets’ moves on deadline day and what typically goes on at the NHL general manager meetings.
TSN: Wheeler puts on complete-game performance in four-goal display. His four-goal haul will get all the headlines, and deservedly so, but Blake Wheeler showcased his complete arsenal in the Jets’ win over the Blue Jackets. Craig Button explains and discusses how Paul Maurice has been able to get the most out of Patrik Laine lately.
Sportsnet: Wheeler praises Jets’ new additions after win over Blue Jackets. Blake Wheeler may have scored four times for the Jets against the Blue Jackets, but he gave credit to his teammates both old and new for the victory.
