Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets took Friday off after they returned from four games on the road.  Tonight they will face the Blue Jackets in this one-game homestand.  Morning skate for the Jets is scheduled for 9:30 AM so be sure to check back for our pre-game report for any lineup news and audio.  Puck drop is at 6 PM.

Note II:  The Moose will look to keep their seven-game win streak alive this afternoon in Toronto as they take on a Marlies team that is also hot having won four straight.  Puck drop is at 6 pm.

Jets news:

The Athletic Winnipeg:  Evaluating Winnipeg’s forwards at the quarter-season mark.  (Paywall).  Murat hands out some grades for the Jets forward group.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Pionk making Trouba deal look good.  (Paywall).  It is why you cannot really judge a trade until you start to see some results.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Consistent Copp headed for career year with Jets.  (Paywall).  I was actually gonna mention Copp after the Sbisa goal in Dallas but of course the Stars scored almost immediately after to take the lead in that game and the focus switched to game action but that play exemplified his hard work which leads to positive results.  It was also interesting awhile back when Jets bench boss Paul Maurice indicated that it was Mark Scheifele’s idea to get Copp on the power play.  Clearly 55 sees something in number 9.

Winnipeg Sun:  Blue Jackets putting winning streak on the line vs. Jets.  Scott with his big matchup and five keys to the game.

Winnipeg Sun:  At long last, Alabama Jets fan fulfills dream to see team up close.  I really enjoy these types of articles on Thrashers fans continuing with their passion for hockey.

TSN:  The Core 4…Plus Four.  Not sure how Ehlers isn’t an A, seems like a low grade on Roslovic, hard to judge Gustaffson with what he’s been given at the NHL level so far and not sure how many people outside of Minnesota-Duluth are watching Samberg but those who do seem pretty positive.  I’m also not sure how you leave 21 year old second year goalie Mikhail Berdin off the list.  Additionally I think it is too early to judge what Vesalainen will be at the NHL level.  But other than that I totally agree with the assessment by Frank.