Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets kicked off the homestand with game last night against the Blue Jackets which saw the home team defeat the Blue Jackets by a final score of 5-2. It was a milestone game as Mark Scheifele became the all-time franchise leader in games played. Today, they are scheduled to practice this afternoon at hockey for all centre at 12 noon as they get ready for their game against the Hurricanes on Friday. Check back for the Practice Report.

Note II: The Moose returned to Manitoba with four straight wins and then got a big boost on Monday with the return of three players (Chibrikov, Lambert & Ford) giving them one of the deepest forward lineups I can recall them having. Today they will practice as they get ready for tomorrow night’s game against the Wolves which kicks off four straight in Winnipeg. Be sure to check out the Practice Report.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Making his mark: Scheifele all-time games played leader, celebrates with a 3-point night as Jets beat Columbus. Something pretty remarkable that the first ever draft pick of this franchise hit this milestone.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets and the mighty down the middle. This was the centre depth the organization was envisioning during the summer. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Scheifele notches three assists on night he becomes Jets’ leader in games played. (Paywall). Mike gives you his assessment of the game. 

NHL.com: Scheifele has 3 assists to help Jets defeat Blue Jackets. He was very noticeable in the game. Darrin brings you insight from both rooms. 

Global News: Jets take down Columbus 5-2 on Scheifele’s milestone night. Another game recap. 

Columbus Dispatch: Blue Jackets routed by Jets, 5-2, in taxing back-to-back finale. Check out the view from the Jets opponent. 

Jets video:

TSN: Record setting night for Scheifele sends Jets soaring. The records continue to mount for Mark Scheifele. Tuesday, he became the Jets franchise leader in games played, and celebrated the occasion with a three assists. TSN’s Dan Robertson and Kevin Sawyer have more on his game, the impressive run of Josh Morrissey and more.

TSN: How important will Morrissey be for Canada at the Olympics? Josh Morrissey continued his impressive run, extending his scoring streak to six games. How great has he been for Winnipeg, and how important will he be for Canada at the Olympics? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button has more on that, what the Jets’ full lineup looks like and more.