Note: The Jets went into south Florida looking to bounce back after a loss to the Bolts but instead they got bounced back to Manitoba courtesy of a 5-0 loss to Florida on Saturday night. With it Winnipeg have now lost two straight games for the first time this season although they remain an impressive 15-3-0. They are off today.
Note II: The Moose were also in action last night as they closed out their five-game road trip against the Wolves in Chicago. It was the Manitoba debut for Kappo Kahkonen who made 22 saves on 25 shots. The visitors got contributions from most of the lineup as they picked up a 5-3 win which gives them wins in two of their last three games. They are off today as well.
Note III: Jets 2023 1st rounder Colby Barlow loves the power play one-timer as he tied the game for Oshawa with this quick decision. Gives him six goals in his last eight games. Other prospects in action who got on the scoresheet included Jacob Julien (2023 5th) who had an assist for London while Connor Levis (2023 7th) also had an assist for Vancouver.
Note IV: Good luck to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers who will be playing in their fifth straight Grey Cup this evening in Vancouver when they take on the Toronto Argonauts. Kickoff is at 5 PM CST.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: Execution lacking in latest losses. Jacob chimes in with his takeaways from the game.
Winnipeg Sun: Panthers feast as Jets drops consecutive games for first time this season. Believe this is Scotty’s last article for the Sun as he gives you his game recap.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Jets fall flat in Florida with 5-0 loss to Panthers. (Paywall). Kenny was inside the arena and files this report from what he saw.
Miami Herald: ‘We needed to get this one’: Panthers make statement, rout league-best Jets to snap skid. Read about the game from the perspective of a writer that covers the Jets opponent.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Can Winnipeg keep its No. 1 roster together long-term? (Paywall). The Jets may be getting the benefit of the free agent bounce but there are a lot of roster questions once this season concludes. Murat delves into the UFA and RFA roster class.
The Athletic: Who’s the fastest-rising prospect in each team’s pipeline? (Paywall). Spoiler alert Murat picks 2024 4th rounder Kevin He who is 7th in OHL scoring right now and is a player whose exploits for Niagara we’ve been documenting all season long.
Jets video:
TSN: Panthers physical game proves too much for Jets. Both the Florida Panthers and Winnipeg Jets were coming off tough losses, and it was the Florida Panthers that pushed back in this one, with a physical effort that TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado says was the difference that saw the Jets drop back-to-back games for the first time this season.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. On yesterday’s show we discussed the Jets week in review, team being Fuelled by Embarrassment = laser focused, Jets playing to their style this season, quick thoughts on Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson, previewing Jets/Panthers and Moose & Prospect reports. Guests including Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun and Stephen Whyno of the Associated Press.
