Note: Most of the Jets stayed off the ice on Thursday although both Josh Morrissey and Logan Stanley did skate. When we heard from head coach Scott Arniel later he indicated Morrissey had another good skate and is considered a game-time decision. Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 11 AM CDT so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 8:30 PM CDT.
Note II: Come say hi this evening at the Special Edition Illegal Curve pre-game show live from Cityplace starting at 6:30 PM CDT. You can also join us after the final buzzer for the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show (be sure to smash that like/subscribe button) which will include post-game interviews from Jets players as well as from head coach Scott Arniel.
Note III: There was a battle of Jets prospects in the OHL Championship last night in London which saw Colby Barlow (2023 1st) and his General team taking Game 1 over Jacob Julien (2023 5th) and his previously undefeated Knights squad (now 12-1). Barlow finished the game with two assists which puts him 2nd overall in the OHL playoff points race. He’s on quite the playoff heater.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets admit they need to stop having poor starts. It’s definitely been a theme.
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Winnipeg Sun: ‘Through the body’: Limiting Rantanen a key as Jets look to even the series at one each. Speaking of a player on a playoff heater.
Winnipeg Sun: ‘Top that’: Father-in-law of Jets’ DeMelo got Game 7 whiteout baptism. The Whiteout is quite the experience.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets need to look their Sunday best in Game 2. Can’t afford to let another one slip away.
Winnipeg Free Press: ‘We can’t hit the panic button’: Jets even-keeled after Game 1 loss to Stars. (Paywall). The Jets didn’t play a bad Game 1 which is something they can take solace from ahead of tonight’s game.
Global News: Jets confident necessary tweaks can be made in time for Game 2 of series. It was interesting to hear what head coach Scott Arniel said yesterday about the team having more time than they thought.
Jets video:
TSN: Will Scott Arniel’s comments about Game 1 spark his Jets in game 2? Scott Arniel called out his team after Wednesday night’s 3-2 loss to the Dallas Stars in Game 1. Will this be the spark the Jets need to take Game 2? Marty Biron discusses how much this callout will factor into the Jets’ Game 2 performance.
TSN: Scott Arniel knows his Jets capable of more after Game 1 loss. The Jets were coming off an emotional Game 7 victory over the Blues but fell flat in Game 1 against the Stars. Head coach Scott Arniel called out his team for their sloppy play and TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shared his thoughts on Winnipeg’s performance against Dallas, how Mikko Rantanen has been so impactful lately and more.
