Note: It was a busy day in Jetsland on Wednesday as the team didn’t hit the ice for practice but did hold a media availability where we learned that Andrew Copp will be sidelined week-to-week with an upper-body injury. In his place the Jets announced that they had recalled Mason Appleton and Jansen Harkins from their AHL squad. Might we see an NHL debut this evening when the Hawks come to town for Harkins? Stay tuned to find out. The Blackhawks played and lost to the Avs last night in Chicago. The Jets pre-game report will have all the latest news and audio from Bell MTS Place when morning skate gets underway at 10:30 AM. Puck drop is at 7 PM.
Note II: The Red Wings placed Eric Comrie on waivers yesterday and there is some question as to whether he may be re-claimed by the Jets to augment their organizational depth in net. And for those folks who think this is simply about the NHL you may want to read Note III for why it would help to have two solid netminders at the AHL level. Update: Jets claimed Comrie off waivers.
Note III: The Moose (sans Appleton and Harkins) ended the road trip “in style” as the Eagles beat them down 10-4 over and out in Colorado last night. Manitoba went just 1-4-0-0 on the five-game trip down south. They travel home today and will be back in action on Friday for practice ahead of their game at home on Saturday night.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets Gameday – Five Keys to the Game. Scott’s big matchup is Scheifele line vs. Next in line to stop them. His five keys to the game include: 1) Rebound opportunity. 2) Third line decimated. 3) Porous penalty kill. 4) Wheeler one point away. 5) Powered up power play.
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Winnipeg Sun: Jets Notebook. Scott’s notes include: 1) Copp week-to-week as injuries continue to pile up for Jets. 2) Flushing a loss and 3) the 5 on 4 goal that happened at even strength.
Winnipeg Sun: Has the Dustin Byfuglien saga experienced a change of heart? Depending on his level of preparedness you would have to think he would be a welcome addition.
Winnipeg Free Press: Copp to join Perreault in Jets’ sick bay. (Paywall). Hard hit to the Jets third line.
TSN: So far, so good for the Jets. Dennis leaves the broadcast booth (guess it is possible he wrote this in it) to review the start to the 2019-20 season for the Jets as the calendar turns to 2020.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Jets leaders have really helped instill bounce-back mentality. Defenceman Josh Morrissey and head coach Paul Maurice discuss the team’s uncanny ability to bounce back quick from tough results, which starts with the leadership group.
