Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets split their pair of games this weekend with the 3-2 comeback win in OT on Saturday already a distant memory following last night’s 7-2 thrashing at the hands of the Penguins.  The Jets are off today following their second back-to-back of the season and will be on the ice once again on Tuesday as they face off against the Coyotes.

Note II:  It wasn’t a banner weekend for pro hockey as the Jets AHL squad found themselves swept at the hands of the Marlies who beat them 3-2 on Friday and then 4-0 on Saturday.  The team is set to practice at 11 am as they get ready to face the Iowa Wild here next weekend.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets left grounded after Penguins drubbing.  Scott breaks it all down.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Sluggish Jets go down 7-2 to Penguins.  (Paywall).  According to NHL PR the Pens did something they haven’t done in 33 years which is score seven goals in consecutive days (they beat the Wild 7-4 on Saturday night).  Jason recaps the game.

Pittsburgh Tribune:  Penguins offense keeps rolling in rout of Jets.  Read about last night’s contest from the perspective of a writer that covers the Jets opposition.

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:  Nearly everyone chips in as Penguins beat Jets, sweep first back-to-back.  Matt also provides a view of last night’s contest from someone who covers Pittsburgh.

CBC:  Jets run out of fuel in blowout loss to Penguins.  Fans weren’t too pleased with last night’s effort.

Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:

Topics: Jets Week in Review, Patrik Laine’s incredible start to the season, Dustin Byfuglien’s future still uncertain, Do the Jets lack physicality in their lineup, Jets/Blackhawks Preview

Guests: Mike McIntyre (Winnipeg Free Press) at 28:07 & Jimmy Greenfield (Chicago Tribune) at 51:00.

To listen to part 1 click here.

Topics: Sami Niku reassigned to the Manitoba Moose, Buy or sell through the first two weeks of the season, The Edmonton Oilers impressive 4-0 start, Patrick Marleau signs a one-year contract with the San Jose Sharks, Cheers/Jeers

Guests: Matt Vensel (Pittsburgh Post Gazette) at 00:38 & Stephen Whyno (National hockey writer for Associated Press) at 22:40