Note: The Jets practiced on Wednesday as they try to get their ship back on track. We learned that uncertainty remains regarding Pierre-Luc Dubois and Mason Appleton who both didn’t hit the ice with the rest of the team. With Winnipeg practicing today before they leave for Edmonton we shall have to wait and see what happens with those two. Practice gets underway at 11 AM so be sure to check back for the Practice Report.
Note II: Winnipeg also announced that they had signed goalie Evan Cormier to a one-year, two-way deal which is simply a repeat of a move that they’ve done the last few years ahead of trade deadline to ensure organizational depth.
Note III: The Moose were off yesterday as they get some rest in before they take on the Wolves to conclude their final pair of games during this eight-game homestand. Today they are scheduled to practice.
Note IV: All good things must come to an end and the Ice win streak concludes at 11 games as they drop their game last night in Medicine Hat to the Tigers. Winnipeg are currently 7-1-0-0 through eight games of their 10 game road trip. They will try to get back on track Friday vs Pats.
Jets news:
Daily Faceoff: Could Flyers’ Ivan Provorov be a fit for the Winnipeg Jets? If that comes to be say a prayer for the Jets social media folks cause they will be just torched. Insider Frank Seravalli suggests the fit would be fantastic.
Winnipeg Sun: With all-in boat having seemingly set sail, can Jets still make their mark? Even with just a day to go there are so many moving parts. Scott gives you some insight on where the Jets stand and some moves that are still available for them to make.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets rediscovered scoring touch in shootout loss to Kings. (Paywall). The elusive 5 on 5 goal was become as rare as the dodo bird around these parts.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Jets should be all-in: Connor. (Paywall). Not a surprise that guys who are in the prime of their career want to go for it.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Projecting Winnipeg Jets roles for the top NHL trade targets left. (Paywall). There isn’t a lot left after Trade Deadline Day became Trade Deadline Week with just an insane number of deals consummated in the last few days. I have no clue what the hell TSN and Sportsnet are planning on doing on Friday but I can’t imagine it is going to be talking about trades. Murat looked over what is left and how it could impact the local NHL club.
Sportsnet: Jets Trade Deadline Preview: Cheveldayoff should try to bolster roster. Just goes to show you how quick things move in that this article was posted on Sportsnet and one of the potential trade targets (Lars Eller) was dealt to the Avs shortly thereafter. A good read from Wieber ahead of Friday’s deadline.
Global News: Beware of NHL trade deadline inflation. Tis the time for silly season when caution is thrown to the wind as GMs engage in an arms race to load up their clubs for what they hope to be a long playoff run with some willing to mortgage their future in hope of that shiny Stanley Cup.
Jets video:
TSN: ‘I want our team to have the best chance at winning’: Schmidt in favour of all-in approach. Jets defenceman Nate Schmidt explains why he’s in favour of an all-in approach by the team ahead of the trade deadline, while Schmidt and head coach Rick Bowness discuss the craziness this year leading up the the deadline.
