Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The prospects get going next week at the Young Stars tournament in BC with training camp starting on September 22nd, 2022 in Winnipeg.

Note II: Former Jets forward Mathieu Perreault is hanging up his skates and joining TVA (La Poche Bleue) as a collaborator.

Note III: We are just a day away from a return to the Illegal Curve Hockey Show which is another sign that the NHL season is around the corner. Join us on Saturday morning for two hours of Winnipeg Jets talk starting at 9 AM.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: With little roster movement, Jets need returning core to prove they can be contenders. Lots of folks are poo poo’ing the running it back mantra and it will be an interesting gamble to watch by a Winnipeg club that is going to still have all sorts of expectations on their shoulders.

The Athletic: Ranking the top 20 Calder Trophy candidates for the 2022-23 NHL season. (Paywall). He’s got Jets 2020 1st Cole Perfetti ranked fourth on his list.

Jets video:

Sportsnet: Morrissey says Jets motivated to win after ‘underachieving’ last season. Jets defenceman Josh Morrissey says the team was motivated to work hard over the summer after ‘underachieving’ in the 2021-2022 season and is looking forward to taking the next steps in training camp soon.