Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets skipped a scheduled practice on Wednesday following a disappointing loss to the Blues in Winnipeg on Tuesday night which was their fourth straight loss instead choosing to fly to Buffalo to start their two-game road trip. Be sure to check back for the pre-game report for any updates. Morning skate gets underway at 10:30 AM and puck drop is at 6 PM CST.

Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Buffalo, 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: When the NHL gets paused in February these three Jets will be battling for the 4 Nations Cup.

Note IV: The Moose are back on the ice today as they have a final day of practice before they welcome Belleville to town for a pair of games starting tomorrow night.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Winnipeg Jets’ Morrissey ‘gutted’ over Scheifele’s Team Canada snub. Not out of character for 44 to think of his teammate in this situation as Paul outlines after catching up with him on the phone.

Winnipeg Sun: Cracked mirror, not crystal ball, tells Jets story. The idea that this team needs to rediscover their identity. What gave them success earlier in the season. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Time to show what they’re made of. (Paywall). When the chips are down it is time for the Jets to show that this is simply a small bump in the road.

Global News: Addition of Brad Lambert a glimpse into Jets’ future? We don’t know how long it will last but it certainly is a good sign that they replace top six with top six from AHL rather than simply moving a player up. And that’s not to say Lambert will be a fixture in top six but that the philosophy was consistent. 

Sportsnet: Jets struggle with simple mistakes as losing streak hits four. The vaunted Jets structure which we spoke about earlier in the season is not there to that same degree which is evidenced by the way they are losing hockey games.

The Athletic Winnipeg: What I’m seeing as the Winnipeg Jets lose 7 of their last 10 games. (Paywall). Murat gives you his thoughts on the tailspin.

Jets video:

WST: Jets Prospect Report with Steven Ellis. Andrew “Hustler” Paterson was joined by Steven Ellis of Daily Faceoff for an update on the Winnipeg Jets top prospects covering Brayden Yager, Colby Barlow, Kevin He, Kieron Walton and more.