Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: We will continue to roll out our Moose end of season media availabilities today. Stay tuned to this site and our YouTube page.

Note II: Speaking of the AHL club of Manitoba be sure to set a reminder to join us for our Moose end of 2023-24 season roundtable today at 3 PM. Joining the show will be GM Craig Heisinger, head coach Mark Morrison and a trio of players in Tyrel Bauer, Dylan Anhorn & Parker Ford.

Note III: Jets 2023 5th rounder Jacob Julien and his London Knights won the OHL Championship last night as they swept the Oshawa Generals. He had 9G 9A for 18 points in 18 playoff games. They’ll head to the Memorial Cup in Saginaw, Michigan.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Expected return on Ehlers? Dylan or Dillon? Retire Byfuglien’s number? You had questions and Scott has answers in his latest mailbag.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Nikolaj Ehlers trade destinations: If the Jets move him, what can they get? (Paywall). Just 12 days ago Murat wrote in an article about ‘Jets roster tiers and offseason decisions’ “I fully expect Ehlers to be shopped – and likely moved – between now and the draft.”. In his most recent article he speculates as to where he might be headed and what sort of return the Jets could receive in return for the Dynamic Dane. 

Winnipeg Sun: Likelihood of Brenden Dillon returning to Winnipeg Jets is “slim at best” but some hope still exists. While never say never it seems likely the 33-year old blueliner will have a new uniform for the 2024-25 season. 

Sportsnet: 32 Thoughts Podcast. On yesterday’s pod Friedman was discussing four of the candidates for the Winnipeg Jets head coaching vacancy. We transcribed his comments plus took a more in-depth look at two of the options mentioned.

Global News: Finding replacement for retired coach a process for Winnipeg Jets. Paul wades into the conversation about finding a new bench boss. 

Jets audio:

680 CJOB: Is the Winnipeg Jets depth worth rolling back? Cam Poitras and Jim Toth spent the first part of the show talking about the depth of the Jets with a chat with Jets Game Night Host/Sports Director 680 CJOB Kelly Moore. They discuss the news that Scott Billeck reported about Brenden Dillon.

Jets prospect news:

Illegal Curve: End of 2023-24 season Manitoba Moose media availability with Ville Heinola. It was an incredibly frustrating 2023-24 season for Jets 2019 1st rounder Ville Heinola who was sidelined by an ankle injury in training camp which derailed his season. We caught up with him to reflect on the injury, working his way back to full health, the frustration of the season, playing with the Moose, focus on the NHL, his focus this summer, his NHL shot next season and more.

Illegal Curve: End of 2023-24 season Manitoba Moose media availability with Simon Lundmark. Certain prospects tends to fly under the radar for fans because they aren’t the flashiest or they don’t put up huge points and that seems to be the case with Jets 2019 2nd rounder Simon Lundmark who just completed his third season in Manitoba with the Moose. His play and demeanor conjure up a Dylan DeMelo type of Dman. We spoke with him about the past season with the Moose, his season, his focus for next season, what he learned about his game and more.