Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets were back in business against the Golden Knights last night which saw them finally pick up a victory after losing eight straight games against Vegas. They started off on the right skate courtesy of Mark Scheifele‘s 37th of the season which turned out to be all they needed although they’d get three more for a 4-0 win and Eric Comrie was spectacular in the net picking up his second shutout of the season as the team matched their franchise record for wins with 52. Previously they’d done that twice but both times came in game 82 which means they’ll have six more games to set a new high. After the game coach Arniel said “I think he’ll be alright” in reference to a question about Ehlers who took some friendly fire and had to be helped off the ice. Today they are in Utah where they are scheduled to practice. Stick around for the Practice Report.

Note II: The Moose were off on Thursday but will hit the ice today for a practice as they get ready for a pair of matinees this weekend in Winnipeg against the Wolves. Manitoba has six games left in the regular season which is all they’ve got left in their 2024-25 season as they were mathematically eliminated with their loss to the Rocket on Wednesday night.

Note III: Jets prospects were playing last night in both the OHL and WHL. Colby Barlow (2023 1st) picked up a primary assist on the GWG for Oshawa as they are now up 3-1 in their series. The next three prospects all played last night but were held off the scoresheet including Kieron Walton (2024 6th) and his Wolves who got swept in 4. He finished with 1G 4A. Might he join Moose on an ATO or might he sign his ELC? Kevin He (2024 4th) and his IceDogs lost and are down 3-1 while Jacob Julien (2023 5th) and his Knights swept their series 4-0. Out west Connor Levis (2023 7th) picked up an assist for Vancouver but his hometown team lost and are down 3-1 in the series to Spokane.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: Jets continue to show ability to bounce back quickly. One of the hallmarks of this team is they shrug off wins and losses and move on to the next one.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Why Jets’ Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor, Cole Perfetti are more playoff-ready this season. (Paywall). This has been a question mark for some time and Murat provides you with his insight on the subject.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets snap losing streak against old foe, defeat Las Vegas 4-0. (Paywall). Wieber was in Vegas and gives you his first hand account of what happened in the game.

Global News: Time to stop doubting Jets after dominant performance in Vegas. While I don’t tend to overhype one regular season game it was an important win for a variety of reasons.

Global News: Comrie shines in goal as Winnipeg Jets blank Golden Knights 4-0 in Vegas. When the team needed him to play a big game the backup did just that putting on a really great performance to help his team pick up a much needed two points. And his play is a reminder to folks to wait to comment until after the game.

Las Vegas Review-Journal: Golden Knights stumble against West-leading Winnipeg. Always good to get insight from a writer who covers the Jets opponent.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets discover playoff blueprint to beat the house in Vegas. Hasn’t happened in Nevada since 2022 which is kinda shocking.

Winnipeg Sun: ‘Not all smooth sailing’: Long, painful road back for Jets’ Anderson-Dolan. An opportunity to step in and make an impression late in the season.

Jets video:

TSN: Jets sit four points clear of Stars with shutout win over Golden Knights. The Jets rebounded from their loss to the Kings with a complete game against the Golden Knights. Dan Robertson is joined by Kevin Sawyer to breakdown the game with Winnipeg sitting four points clear of the Stars in the Central.

TSN: Is the Central Division must-win for the Winnipeg Jets? It wasn’t that long ago that the Jets had some wiggle room atop the Central but a defeat on Thursday against the Golden Knights and a Stars win over the Predators could cut Winnipeg’s lead to just two points. TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined That’s Hockey to weigh in on how crucial it is that the Jets win their division.

Sportsnet: Why Hellebuyck appears to have the edge in the Hart Trophy race. Justin Bourne joins Tim Micallef to break down the NHL awards races, detailing how Connor Hellebuyck appears to have the inside track to win the Hart over a couple perennial contenders and why Lane Hutson is a lock to win the Calder.

Jets prospect news:

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets top prospect Yager turning heads in WHL. (Paywall). Mike took a journey to Manitoba’s oil country also known as Virden to catch up with Brayden Yager as his Lethbridge squad look to eliminate Brandon.