Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets took Monday off as they heal up some players who are dealing with some bumps and bruises including Dylan Samberg and Nikolaj Ehlers. There seems to be more certainty with respect to the defenceman rather than the forward and we may not get much insight as today’s practice is an optional. Even if it wasn’t clarity is unlikely given Scott Arniel’s comments that everyone will be listed as day-to-day right now. Might we even see Gabriel Vilardi who, as of two days ago, hadn’t yet been on the ice. Lots of question marks as the Jets get set to face the Ducks tomorrow night to conclude the 2024-25 regular season. Check back for the Practice Report.

Note II: The Moose were on the ice for practice on Monday as they continue to prepare for their final week of the 2024-25 season. We did see Parker Ford join his teammates for the first time as he returns from an upper-body injury that required surgery. He took part in about half of the practice. We didn’t see Jets prospect Brad Lambert skating and that’s because he’s been sidelined for a few weeks with an ankle sprain after he got steamrolled on Saturday night. They are back on the ice today at 10:30 AM CDT.

Note III: Time for a prospect update with playoffs remaining underway. Well mostly underway since Zach Nehring (2023 3rd) and his Western Michigan Broncos won their first ever National Championship on Saturday at the expense of Garrett Brown (2022 4th) and his Denver Pioneers. The only prospect playing on Monday night was Markus Loponen (2024 5th) who had a goal in Victoria’s game 2 win to even their series. Brayden Yager (2023 1st) and his Lethbridge team are up 2-0 over Calgary in their second round series. Over in the OHL, Colby Barlow (2023 1st) and his Oshawa club find themselves down 0-2 to Brantford while Jacob Julien (2023 5th) and his powerhouse London squad are up 2-0 over Erie. The three who didn’t play yesterday are in action tonight.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press: The who’s who of who’s next for the Winnipeg Jets. (Paywall). As Wieber indicates in his column we may know who the Jets are facing after tonight’s slate of game or we may have to wait until Thursday. Either way he goes over the three possibilities (Blues, Wild and Flames) and gives you insight into how the teams match up.

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Winnipeg Sun: ‘Probably the right play’: Samberg blocked shot causes consternation. We shall see if he’s good to go or not.

Global News: Jets aiming for more than the franchise’s first Presidents’ Trophy. I don’t think in anyone’s wildest dreams they foresaw this happening in this regular season and I suspect if given truth serum the players and coaching staff would echo that sentiment. 

Jets video:

TSN: Ranking the Winnipeg Jets potential first round opponents. Martin Biron sat down with Geno Reda on That’s Hockey to break down which potential playoff matchup would be most favourable for the Winnipeg Jets and who he favours it ends up being Hellebuyck vs Binnington.

TSN: Will things be different this year for Winnipeg Jets in playoffs? Will this year’s playoffs be different for the Jets? How impressed are you with the Flames’ recent run? TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado joins SC with Jay Onrait to discuss the first Presidents’ Trophy in franchise history for the Jets, and the fight Calgary has shown down the stretch and who would be the best team for Winnipeg to face in round 1.

Jets audio:

Sportsnet 590: The Fan Show – Chat with GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. Matt Marchese and Mike Futa open The FAN Hockey Show with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff to talk about the Jets earning the President’s Trophy, what it means for the team, how they will sustain their dominance in the playoffs, and Connor Hellebuyck’s probable Hart Trophy case.

Moose news:

Illegal Curve Hockey: Elias Salomonsson proven bright spot despite Moose’s disappointing season. We are pleased to welcome aboard Massimo De Luca-Taronno (@MassiDeLuca) as the new IC Intern replacing our old one Jesse Pollock. He wrote about Jets prospect Elias Salomonsson having a really good first season in Winnipeg despite a down season for Manitoba.