Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets were off on Wednesday following their playoff-clinching OT victory over the Capitals. Today they are scheduled to practice at 11 AM CDT at hockey for all centre as they prepare to face the Devils tomorrow night. Check back for the Practice Report.

Note II: The Moose have changed locations from Wisconsin to Illinois as they prepare for tomorrow’s game against the Icehogs in Rockford. Today they’ll hit the ice for a practice.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets’ Scott Arniel hopes callouses lead to Cup final rematch with Washington Capitals. Wouldn’t that be something. 

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

Winnipeg Sun: Jets playoff run poised to deliver economic boost to Winnipeg. You could see it already on Tuesday before the game with True North square filled with fans.

Winnipeg Free Press: Scheifele invests in newest WHL franchise, partners with past billet family. (Paywall). Ken wrote about the news which broke this past weekend.

Daily Faceoff: The pressure is on for Jets’ Connor Hellebucyk to perform in the playoffs. Not just number 37. This entire core is gonna have plenty of eyes on them.

Sportsnet: Ehlers responds when stakes are high, which is a good sign for Jets’ playoff hopes. That’s been the knock by some against number 27 when it comes to how he plays when the games matter most.

Global News: President’s Trophy could cap off outstanding regular season for Jets. While a Presidents’ Cup winner hasn’t won the Cup since 2013 it’s worth noting since they started handing it out 37 years ago the most Cup winners have come from the number one slot.

Jets video:

Sportsnet: Why this season’s Jets are poised for better playoff performance. Ken Wiebe joined Kyper and Bourne to discuss why this season’s Winnipeg Jets are better positioned for a successful playoff run than in previous years.