Note: On day 4 of Jets training camp we heard from Adam Lowry (watch here) and Jets head coach Rick Bowness (watch here). We got health updates on Colby Barlow, Nikolaj Ehlers and Henri Nikkanen. We’ve got the full recap here.
Note II: The Jets unveiled a new specialty jersey to be worn this season in honour of the Royal Canadian Air Force centennial celebration. Share your thoughts here.
Note III: It’s a Jets game day for the first time as they kick off the pre-season with a game in Edmonton this evening. That means the non-playing group will skate this morning at 9 AM with the playing group heading to Alberta. Puck drop is at 5 PM CDT. Here are the Jets training camp groups including the full rosters and schedule. We will have complete coverage today so be sure to stay tuned to this site and our YouTube channel.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Rasmus Kupari relishing Winnipeg Jets opportunity. I wasn’t certain what to expect from the young Finn but he has certainly been noticeable so far at training camp.
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Winnipeg Sun: Jets Notebook. In his notebook Scott wrote about: 1) Jets unveil new RCAF tribute threads. 2) Getting ready for the Oilers. 3) Lineup vs Edmonton. 4) Sick bay.
Winnipeg Free Press: Welcoming crowd, new jerseys put pep in Jets’ step. (Paywall). The last few years we’ve seen the return of connectivity between players and their fan base.
Sportsnet: Could maturation of Vilardi, Perfetti take Jets to the next level? This Jets club is going to need them to in order to have success.
The Athletic: Each NHL team’s biggest breakout candidate for 2023-24. (Paywall). Murat went with the Jets 2020 1st rounder.
Jets video:
Winnipeg Sports Talk: Jets Training Camp Early Impressions – Hellebuyck & Scheifele speak to media. Hustler and Wieber discuss their impressions of the first two days and react to comments to the media made by Connor Hellebuyck & Mark Scheifele.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday’s Podcast. On yesterday’s show which we broadcast live from Fan Fest we discussed the forward lines, training camp battles, defence pairings and the impact of Laurent Brossoit. We were joined by Murat Ates of The Athletic Winnipeg and play-by-play voice of the Jets Paul Edmonds.
