Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets skated in Tampa on Friday as they got ready for today’s afternoon contest against the Bolts.  The Lightning destroyed the Rangers on Thursday (9-3) and while they are three points back of the Jets in terms of points in the standings they have won three straight and appear to be getting their game back on track.  No morning skate today but you can check back for the pre-game report in advance of today’s 3 pm CST puck drop.

Note II:  The Moose are on a ridiculous run which coincides with the play of Mikhail Berdin as they won their fifth straight game last night by a final score of 2-1 in OT.  Berdin has made 180 saves of the 183 shots he’s faced during this streak.  Today they practice at 12 noon in advance of tomorrow’s afternoon re-match with the Rampage which will conclude this four-game homestand.

Jets news:

Sportsnet:  Hellebuyck helps weather early turbulence.  No question who the team MVP has been through the first 20 games.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets’ resident lifelong learner Andrew Copp has earned increased role.  He’s a dynamic player who continues to add tools to the toolbox.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets Game Day. Scott’s big matchup: Morrissey, Pionk vs. Lightning forwards. Five keys to the game: 1) Don’t take penalties. 2) Helle-back. 3) Call the Cop. 4) Laine the passer. 5) Vulnerable Vasilevskiy.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets getting it done with defence.  (Paywall). It has become a total team commitment in order to ensure the team is having success.  

Winnipeg Free Press:  Breaking up once-dynamic duo correct move for Jets.  (Paywall).  Andrew looks at the numbers since the split of Wheeler and Scheifele.

The Athletic Winnipeg:  Jets receive their positional report cards for the first quarter of the season.  (Paywall).  Ken puts on his professor spectacles so he can hand out some grades to the team including a look at the goalies, forwards, defence and management.

Tampa Bay Times:  It’s what the Lightning aren’t doing that counts.  Read about the Jets opposition.