Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets, powered by a Kyle Connor natural hat trick, rolled to a 6-1 win over a disinterested Canucks team. It was another solid effort by Winnipeg as they try to maintain their hold on top spot in the Central which isn’t easy given the fact that both Dallas and Colorado keep winning as well. They will hit the ice for a practice today as they prepare for tomorrow’s game against Seattle. Check back for the Practice Report.

Note II: The Moose will hold a second straight day of practice as they continue to prepare for their upcoming two-game set with the Marlies. Check back for the Practice Report.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: He’s a natural: Kyle Connor does the ‘trick as Jets spank Canucks. It was a very impressive performance by Winnipeg last night. Paul gives you his insight into the game.

Winnipeg Sun: ‘Best team since’: Josh Morrissey compares Jets to 2018 Cup contender. While both teams had similar points this iteration actually got to the 30 win mark in 45 games while the 2017-18 club did it in game 51 (but they had more points from OTL/SOL). 

Winnipeg Free Press: Connor notches natural hat-trick as Jets crush Canucks 6-1. (Paywall). Check out Mike’s thoughts on the game.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets blue-liner established as one of the best two-way defenders in NHL. (Paywall). Wieber wrote about Josh Morrissey in his pre-game column.

NHL.com: Connor gets natural hat trick in 6:38 span, Jets cruise past Canucks. Darrin gives you insight from both rooms.

Global News: Connor nets first period hat trick as Winnipeg Jets demolish Canucks 6-1. Christian and Russ combined for this recap.

The Province: Kyle Connor’s early hat-trick dagger kills any hope for trip finale rally. Check out this article which provides insight from a writer that covers the Jets opponent. 

Sportsnet: How historical season could earn Connor Hellebuyck the Vezina, Hart. I’ve been saying it for some time while I think he’d love a third Vezina and do not doubt that winning the Hart as a goalie would be a feat, his eyes are firmly planted on one trophy this year.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets free-agent stock watch: What’s Dylan Samberg’s price? Who will cost more or less next year? (Paywall). This was a discussion we had with Murat when he was a guest on our show. It’s one Jets fans will have plenty of questions about and he does his best to project the numbers for the nine unrestricted and restricted free agents that are on the roster.

Jets video:

TSN: Biron outlines Hellebuyck’s path to the Hart Trophy. Connor Hellebuyck is now the co-favourite right now to win the Hart Trophy, which we haven’t seen a goaltender do since Carey Price in 2015. TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron looks at the Jets goaltender’s case for the Hart and outlines what he needs to do the rest of the season to win the award.