Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets practiced on Friday where we learned that Mark Scheifele would be listed as day-to-day. With it being a gameday all eyes will be on morning skate which gets underway at 9:30 AM CST. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 6 PM CST.

Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Philadelphia, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game.

Note III:  The Moose slide continued last night as they spotted the Rocket a 3-0 lead in Laval before they attempted to mount a comeback. They got 2nd period power play goals from C.J. Suess (here) and a beauty by Brad Lambert (here) but that was as close as they got as they lost 5-2 which means they’ve lost six straight games. They are back in action today as they look to arrest their slide in their re-match with the Rocket. Puck drop is at 6 PM CST.

Note IV: How about you join us this morning for two hours of Winnipeg Jets talk on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show which gets underway at 9 AM sharp. We will be joined by Jets play-by-play voice Dan Robertson of TSN and Anthony SanFilippo of Crossing Broad.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets’ coach Bowness gets first all-star nod. It’s clear he was very honoured but also clear that he wanted it to be seen as team success.

Winnipeg Sun: Mark Scheifele fears allayed as star centre’s injury deemed day-to-day. They certainly appeared to dodge a bullet. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets and Canucks surprise many to top standings at season’s midpoint. (Paywall). Not sure how many folks actually would have seen this coming this summer.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ coach Bowness gets first all-star nod. (Paywall). Quite an honour for a coach who has accomplished quite a bit in the NHL but this will be a first for him.

Globe and Mail: The Jets are in gear, so Winnipeg’s assessing its many blessings. A Roy MacGregor article is a treat. Check this one out.

Sportsnet: Jets mid-season report: Can top team in league get even better? If you hear from the players they still feel like they could get to the next level.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff beams, emphasizes family as pivotal trade deadline approaches. (Paywall). Murat reaction to the presser from Thursday. 

Jets video:

TSN: How long should we expect Scheifele to be out? Winnipeg is breathing a sigh of relief after finding out that Mark Scheifele is only listed as day-to-day. How long should we expect the Jets’ forward to be out? Who will fill in while Scheifele is on the mend? TSN’s John Lu has more.

TSN: Jets’ Bowness says his first All-Star nod would be a ‘tribute to the organization’. With Rick Bowness pretty much a lock to be one of the coaches at next month’s All-Star game, the Jets bench boss explains what it would mean for him to coach in the game for the first time in his career.