Note: The Jets split their groups into two on Saturday which was made up of a primarily veteran group and one most likely heading to the AHL. Rick Bowness provided a health update and then the organization reduced the training camp roster from 50 to 40. We’ve got the full recap from the day that was here.
Note II: With group 2 reduced by ten players (from 17 to 7) and with some of those seven potentially going on waivers, it seems likely that they will meld the two groups. For now group 1 is skating at 11 AM and if there is a group 2 they are at 1 PM (Update: As expected there is only one skate at 11 AM). However, the expectation is that the team could be putting players on waivers today (Update II: They put five guys on waivers). We will have complete coverage today so be sure to stay tuned to this site and our YouTube channel.
Note III: The Moose will get loose today as they kick off their training camp with off ice physicals. Check out their schedule here.
Jets news:
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets depth chart: Competition gets clearer for opening-night lineup. (Paywall). The camp battles are getting even more intense so check out Murat’s latest for his insight. Also gives his thoughts on the most recent cuts.
Winnipeg Sun: “It’s there for him”: Opportunity for Heinola to crack roster there for taking. The smooth-skating defenceman has continued to make an impression on the brass as he fights for a spot and fights against this waiver exempt status.
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Winnipeg Sun: Jets Notebook. Scott wrote about the Jets reaction to the hit on Cole Perfetti, the bark from the bench boss and an infirmary update.
Winnipeg Free Press: Bowness wants more jump from Jets as camp continues. (Paywall). The coach was reportedly quite vocal on Saturday as he wasn’t seeing what he wanted from his squad.
Jets video:
TSN: Scheifele and Huberdeau miss out on TSN Hockey’s Top 50 player list. Neither Mark Scheifele or Jonathan Huberdeau made this year’s TSN Hockey’s Top 50 player list, what are the chances one or both of them are back on the list after this season? Craig Button and Dave Poulin join Gino Reda to discuss.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. We spent two hours discussing the first 10 days of Jets training camp. We looked at the battles for 13th forward and 7/8 spots on the backend, Parker Ford gaining notice at camp, Ville Heinola’s strong training camp, streamlining the groups to get closer to the opening night roster and took a look at The Athletic’s Jets 2023-24 season preview. We were joined by Sean Reynolds of Sportsnet and Craig Button of TSN.
