Note: The Jets were off on Saturday but there was some news as the team released their home jersey schedule. They are off again today as they participate in more team building. There could be waiver moves ahead of Monday’s opening day rosters compliance requirement.
Note II: The Moose held an intra squad game on Saturday and will do so again today at hockey for all centre.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Five questions facing Jets as the regular season looms. The questions for Scott include: 1) Is Perfetti ready for the 2C job? 2) What does the second line actually look like? 3) Can Samberg handle top-four duties? 4) Is the power play any better? 5) Can David Gustafsson reclaim a regular spot?
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Winnipeg Free Press: Puck pundits predict all things NHL 2023-24. (Paywall). This is Mike and Ken’s weekly column which “takes you around the league with a collection of notes, quotes, anecdotes and much more”.
Jets video/audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. On yesterday’s show we chatted about Ville Heinola looking like a lock to make 23-man roster until he fractured his ankle and will miss next 8-12 weeks. How this injury allows the Jets to punt a move on the backend for awhile. Continued absence of Nikolaj Ehlers with team hoping he’ll be good by Monday. Assignment of Parker Ford to the Moose and his making a name for himself at camp. David Gustafsson cementing his spot on the Jets. Assignment of Jets D prospect Elias Salomonsson to Skelleftea. Ensuring they are roster compliant by Monday. Jets losing Jansen Harkins to waivers. Thomas Milic signing a contract with the Moose. Guests included Kelly Moore of 680 CJOB and play-by-play voice of the Moose Daniel Fink.
