Note: The Jets began the day on Sunday with the news that they had placed five players on waivers which cut their training camp number down to 35. (Update: That is now down to 32 after a further reduction of three players this morning). We will know at 1 PM CDT if any of the five are claimed or if they get assigned to the Moose. There were also some health updates from bench boss Rick Bowness indicating that Connor, Ehlers, Vilardi won’t play tonight in Calgary. We’ve got the full recap from the day that was here.
Note II: It is a Jets gameday as the pre-season continues with their fifth exhibition game as they take on the Flames in Calgary. They will hit the ice in Winnipeg for morning skate at 10 AM with puck drop at 8 PM CDT. 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 on the ice. Check out their schedule here.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Ehlers, Vilardi, Connor out in Calgary. Despite the organization wanting veteran heavy teams the last two games illness and injury won’t see that be a reality this evening in Cowtown.
Winnipeg Free Press: Samberg has Top-4 potential. (Paywall). He continues to grow into what the Jets had to be envisioning when they drafted him in the 2nd round back in 2018 and as he developed both in college and with the Moose.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Monthly Jets Mailbag. (Paywall). You had questions about the Jets and Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe have answers. Covers which soon to be UFA most likely to sign a contract, waivers, Heinola in top 6, top two PK units, will Cheveldayoff last the season, over/under Scheifele/Hellebuyck re-signing, if any rookies make the team and if Brossoit signs again with Winnipeg.
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.
