Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets were not at their best last night in Seattle looking downright sleepy in the 1st period before awakening in the middle frame. After surrendering a two goal lead they roared back to life in OT to take it 4-3 over the Kraken which means they are undefeated this season (7-0-0). And given how the other teams in the Central keep winning at they haven’t really built a significant lead on them. Today they are scheduled to practice in Calgary as they get set to conclude the three-game road trip tomorrow night against the Flames. Check back for the Practice Report.

Note II: The Moose have one final day of practice in Winnipeg before their home opener against the IceHogs on Saturday afternoon. They’ll skate at Canada Life Centre this morning.

Note III: First game as captain for Jets draft pick Kevin He (2024 4th) who scored two goals for his IceDogs this evening in a 4-3 win over fellow prospect Colby Barlow (2023 1st) and his Oshawa Generals. He had 8 shots in the game and is ranked 2nd in the OHL with 53. He is up to 11G 9A for 20 pts in 10GP which puts him tied for 3rd in OHL points race. 

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Ehlers rips OT winner as Jets preserve perfect start. It’s interesting that number 27 is actually seeing slightly less ice time this season on average but is still having a significant impact when he’s on the ice. Last night in Seattle was no exception. 

Winnipeg Sun: How Jets’ second line got its mojo back. Scott sat down for a chat with number 27 to hear why things weren’t clicking and how they got their groove back.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets sink Kraken in overtime to push winning streak to seven games. (Paywall). Wieber was inside Climate Pledge Arena and files this story on the game.

Winnipeg Free Press: Namestnikov a valuable and versatile ‘chameleon’ for Jets. (Paywall). He’s an easy player to take for granted but he brings a lot to the team.

The Seattle Times: Matty Beniers scores twice, but Kraken fall short against league-best Jets. Get perspective on the game from a writer that covers the Jets opponent.

Global News: Ehlers scores OT winner as Winnipeg Jets edge Kraken to improve to 7-0. Russ and Christian combine for this recap of the contest.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Inside Scott Arniel’s analytics summit and his aim to elevate unbeaten Winnipeg Jets. (Paywall). Great insight from Murat who had a sit down with the bench boss of Winnipeg to gain some insight into how the organization is melding analytics into their analysis of the hockey club. 

Jets video:

TSN: How have the Jets continued to cook? The Jets overcame the Kraken’s comeback to remain the only undefeated team in the NHL. Winnipeg has trailed in five of their seven wins, so how do they keep pulling out the victories? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares his thoughts.