Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

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Note: The Jets were off on Sunday following a tough 4-1 loss to the Predators which was made even more hard to digest with the news that Dylan Samberg had suffered a broken foot and is out for the next while. With the Minnesotan being added to the IR the team recalled Ville Heinola from his conditioning stint in the AHL. To be clear that was all part of the plan all along and would have happened regardless of the Samberg situation. Speaking of the land of 10,000 lakes that is where the Jets find themselves today as they get set to take on the third overall Wild which are one of the biggest stories in the NHL this season. Morning skate gets underway at 11 AM CST so you can check out the pre-game report which will feature all the latest news. Puck drop is at 7 PM CST.

Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Minnesota, 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 starting around 9:40 PM CST.

Note III: The Moose were also off on Sunday after a big 4-2 win over the Wolves to take two of three games from their long-time divisional rivals. They are staying off the ice as they will instead head to the Christmas Cheer Board to volunteer.

Note III: A few Jets prospects were in action on Sunday night and here is your rundown. In the OHL the hot hand of Kieron Walton (2024 6th) saw the tall winger score a power play goal (he’s now 10th in OHL points race) which was matched in that same game by Colby Barlow (2023 1st) who also had a power play marker to help his Oshawa team defeat Walton’s Sudbury club. While Jacob Julien (2023 5th) scored in the shootout to help his London squad pick up their 15th straight victory.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets face big test on blue line with Samberg injury. (Paywall). We’ve been hearing all season long about the fantastic depth this organization has. Well that is gonna get a stiff test with Samberg out of the lineup. Will it be Ville Heinola getting the call or Dylan Coghlan?

Winnipeg Free Press: Why are the Jets looking like Cup contenders? You folks had all sorts of Jets related questions which Mike and Ken attempted to answer in their latest mailbag.

Star Tribune: Wild clash with Jets in a battle of NHL’s top two teams. Check things out from a writer that covers the Jets opponent. 

Sportsnet: Jets’ quarter-mark report: Grades, encouraging developments, concerns. A great read from Jacob who went one-on-one with head coach Scott Arniel. He gives you insight into the team’s mindset via the bench boss and a whole lot more in this article.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday podcast. We reflected on the week that was in Jetsland, reviewed the game between the Jets/Penguins, previewed the Jets/Predators contest, discussed all the latest news about the NHL and AHL clubs of Manitoba. Guests included Jamie Thomas of the Winnipeg Jets and Jessi Pierce of the Bardown Beauties Podcast.