Note: The Jets skated on Thursday on day 8 of training camp as they continue to work towards the regular season. We heard from prospect Fabian Wagner (watch here) and assistant coach Dean Chynoweth (watch here). You can get up-to-date from the day here.
Note II: It’s another game day in Winnipeg as the Jets head out on the road to Edmonton to play their first road game of the pre-season this evening against the Oilers. The game group will skate at 10 AM while the non-game group skates at 12 noon. Puck drop is at 8 PM.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets prospect Brayden Yager striding alongside nerves, excitement as a new pro. Gordon caught up with the 2023 first rounder just over a week into camp.
Winnipeg Free Press: DeMelo determined to up the ante. (Paywall). Wieber caught up with the top pairing right-side D man.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Defenceman dogfight for spot on Jets roster. (Paywall). We know the top four but after that is anyone’s guess.
Jets official website: Jets hope veterans help fill Lowry’s absence on PK. It will be interesting to see how guys fill in while number 17 is missing for the first month of the season.
The Athletic Winnipeg: At Jets camp, a prospect left behind tries to prove he belongs in the NHL. (Paywall). Murat writes about Ville Heinola who looked so promising in his rookie season but has had setback after setback since.
The Athletic: Who could be the best pickups when NHL teams trim rosters? (Paywall). They think the Jets might put Logan Stanley on the waiver wire. Not sure I buy that.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Jets leaning into veteran core as they pursue unfinished business. Sean Reynolds takes an inside look at the Winnipeg Jets as they head into training camp without Nikolaj Ehlers for the first time in 10 seasons.
