Note: The Jets continue to chug along this season showing off their depth on Thursday as we learned that winger Morgan Barron was out week to week after suffering an injury delivering a big hit on Tuesday night. But Winnipeg simply recalled Parker Ford and gave the Rhode Island product a chance to make his NHL debut in front of family and friends last night in Boston which is about an hour or so away from his hometown. He made the most of it scoring in his NHL debut which is something the undrafted college free agent signee did in his AHL debut for the Moose. He had one of six goals the Jets scored as they defeated the Bruins 6-2 which was their fifth straight victory as they sit alone in 1st of the entire NHL. They will practice today in Arlington, Virginia as they prepare for a battle for top spot with the Capitals tomorrow in Washington. Check back for the Practice Report.
Note II: The Moose will be looking to bounce back following a 3-1 loss to the Wolves in Chicago on Wednesday when they do battle this evening against the Admirals in Milwaukee. It won’t be easy given they are missing three of their top scorers right now. Puck drop is at 7 PM CST.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: Parker Ford’s memorable performance leaves great impression on Jets. One thing the Jets under Arniel are doing is calling up players who either fit a need (Lambert as a centre) or a guy who both fits a need and is playing well in the AHL (Ford). Seems like in years past a veteran would have been the recall but this was very deserving given Ford’s body of work.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets make it five in Beantown, hit Washington on a roll. The Bruins were supposed to be a desperate team fighting to maintain their spot in the wild card race but they certainly didn’t play with desperation, especially in the third period where Winnipeg rolled over them.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets blow game wide open in 6-2 win over Bruins. (Paywall). Ken was inside TD Center and filed this game report following a big win by Winnipeg.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Ford firing on all cylinders after Jets recall. (Paywall). What a good story for a guy to make his NHL debut against the team he grew up cheering for in front of his family and friends.
Boston Herald: Bruins let Winnipeg get away in third, lose 6-2. Check out the game recap from the perspective of a writer that covers the Jets opponent.
Global News: Ford scores in NHL debut as Winnipeg Jets demolish Bruins 6-2 in Boston. Christian and Russ combined on this game recap.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Winnipeg Jets trade targets: Which top forwards would be that elusive perfect fit? (Paywall). The deadline isn’t that far away which is why Murat is delving into potential fits up front.
Jets video:
TSN: Jets’ power play continues to be ‘such a weapon’. TSN’s Kevin Sawyer joins Dan Robertson to discuss Parker Ford scoring his first goal on his first shot in his first NHL game after being recalled from the AHL, and how the power play continues to be a weapon for the Jets.
