Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets looked like they were going to cruise to their sixth win in their last seven games through 20 minutes of play last night in Winnipeg as they kicked off a two-game set. But hockey games are 60 minutes (or more) so their 3-1 lead after 20 became 3-3 after 60 and needed Kyle Connor ending it just 33 seconds into extra time for the home team to get the two points. Jets are off today.

Note II: The Moose were off on Sunday after earning a split on Saturday against the Wranglers. Today they are scheduled to practice before heading out to the Backyard Rink contest winners to skate with some Manitobans.

Jets news:

Global News: It’s in Jets’ and NHL’s best interests to get attendance back. The headline is rather obvious but Kelly delves into the attendance situation in Winnipeg. 

Winnipeg Sun: After chasing power play, Jets now looking for 5-on-5 game. Hard to believe this team went from dominate at even strength but couldn’t score a power play goal if their lives depended on it to red-hot with the man advantage but the even strength play has fallen.

Winnipeg Sun: Connor scores another OT clincher as Jets win third straight. Scott recaps the game.

Winnipeg Sun: What needs to happen to bring Jets back to sustainable season-ticket level. Ted shares his views on the season ticket situation in Winnipeg. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets send Coyotes crashing to 12th straight loss. (Paywall). Ken breaks down last night’s game from his spot inside the building. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Morrissey is making magnificence mundane. (Paywall). Six assists in his last two games (nine in last four games) is pretty, pretty, pretty good. 

NHL.com: Jets hand Coyotes 12th straight loss with OT win. Darrin gives you both sides of the contest. 

Jets video:

TSN: What has made Vilardi such a good fit in Winnipeg? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins SportsCentre to discuss why Gabriel Vilardi has had so much success on Winnipeg’s top line and how important it is for the Jets to win the Central Division so they can likely avoid the Avalanche and Stars in the first round of the playoffs.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. On the show this past weekend the boys discussed Cole Perfetti’s move to the 4th line/Alex Iafallo to the 2nd, did a Jets/Coyotes preview, chatted about the Connor/Scheifele/Vilardi line struggles at 5 on 5 and discussed the big topic of discussion in Winnipeg (Chris Johnston’s article about Jets attendance woes). They were joined by Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press and former NHLer Marty Biron of TSN.