Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets will kick off their three-game homestand by welcoming the Kraken to town. The only real question mark for the home team is Morgan Barron who finished last game but didn’t take part in yesterday’s practice and was listed as day-to-day by his head coach on Wednesday. Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 10:30 AM CDT so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 7 PM CDT.

Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Seattle, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game starting around 9:40 PM CDT.

Note III: The Moose used Wednesday as a travel day as they head back on the road for four games. Today they are in Grand Rapids where they will practice for tomorrow’s game against the Griffins.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ penalty kill one step ahead. (Paywall). Of all the notable moments early into this season the PK being top in the NHL without Lowry and Samberg is probably the most shocking.

Winnipeg Free Press: Morrissey latest Jet to reach franchise milestone. (Paywall). Seems like just yesterday certain folks were calling him a bust for spending time in the AHL. Would ya look at where he is now. 

Sportsnet: How Mark Scheifele and the Jets are finding early success. Motivation. This team is as motivated as any I’ve seen in the 15 years I’ve covered NHL hockey in Winnipeg.

The Athletic: Which NHL teams have the best front offices? Execs cast their votes. (Paywall). They rank the Jets front office as 4th best in the league.

Global News: Jets’ Scheifele playing his way to Olympic consideration. He is making his case that Team Canada would be making a mistake if they leave him off their roster. 

Global News: Kraken’s Lambert a different coach in 2nd NHL gig. The uncle of the Jets prospect has his second head coaching gig and will coach against his nephew this evening.

Jets video:

NHL First Shift: GM Kevin Cheveldayoff discussing the Winnipeg Jets start to the season. Kevin Cheveldayoff joins the First Shift crew to discuss the Winnipeg Jets start to the season. They cover adding a future Hall of Famer Jonathan Toews, his play to date, securing a long-term deal with Kyle Connor, what were the selling features, health updates and more.

TSN: Who deserves most credit for Winnipeg Jets hot start? Flying out of the gates to a 5-1-0 start to the season, the Jets sit two points behind the Avs for first in the Central. What has been the secret to Winnipeg’s success, and who deserves the most credit? TSN’s Danielle Bain joined Gino Reda with more.

WST: Kevin Sawyer on the Winnipeg Jets’ five-game win streak & Toews’ impact. Andrew “Hustler” Paterson was joined by TSN Jets analyst Kevin Sawyer to break down the Winnipeg Jets’ strong start and recent five-game win streak. The guys discuss Jonathan Toews’ first goal as a Jet, the evolution of Mark Scheifele and Kyle Connor, and the emergence of the Jets’ depth under Scott Arniel. They also hit on the special teams dominance, Connor Hellebuyck’s consistency, and where the Jets fit in a loaded Central Division that’s shaping up to be tougher than ever.