Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: Training camp for the Jets gets underway on Thursday and last week we learned who made the 55-man training camp roster and the first couple of weeks of the training camp schedule.

Note II: The Jets held their golf tournament on Monday and we heard from Connor Hellebuyck (watch here) and Josh Morrissey (watch here) before they teed off.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: From Grade 10 fan to teammate: Morrissey on Toews. 44 didn’t shy away from sharing his excitement about the (eventual) Hall of Fame addition the organization made during the summer. 

Winnipeg Sun: Morrissey eyes Olympic redemption while leading Jets’ charge. In addition to being motivated for the team to have another big season there are a number of players who have some extra added Olympic incentive this season. 

Winnipeg Sun: No pressure: Hellebuyck eyes clean slate after MVP season. He sounded quite locked into his plan for the upcoming season.

Winnipeg Free Press: Hellebuyck, Morrissey tee up season as Jets vets tee off at annual charity tourney. (Paywall). Mike gives you the scuttlebutt from our chat at St. Charles. 

The Athletic Winnipeg: The 5 biggest battles to watch at Jets training camp in 2025. (Paywall). Murat will be watching: 1) Toews vs Father Time. 2) The battle for a centre ice spot. 3) Who belongs on Jets third pair? 4) Logjam vs Waiver Wire. 5) The goaltending battle down on the “farms”.

Global News: Questions abound ahead of Winnipeg Jets’ season. Kelly’s got questions in advance of the season getting underway including: 1) toews comeback. 2) How will Winnipeg absorb the departure of Nikolaj Ehlers? 3) Can one of Brad Lambert, Nikita Chibrikov or Parker Ford force their way into the NHL forward group ahead of the likes of Tanner Pearson, Cole Koepke or David Gustafsson? 4) Can one of Logan Stanley, Ville Heinola or Elias Salomonsson forge ahead of Colin Miller on the defensive depth chart? 5) Kyle Connor’s contract status.