Winnipeg Jets Practice Report

The Jets hit the ice this morning at hockey for all centre fresh off a 2-1 win over the Hurricanes yesterday. They will be holding an optional practice today.

Skate news:

On the ice: Morgan Barron, Alex Iaffalo, Nate Schmidt, AJF, David Gustafsson, Cole Perfetti, Logan Stanley, Declan Chisholm, Dylan Samberg, Nino Niedderreiter & Connor Hellebuyck.

Impressive to see Nino Niederreiter putting in the work at today’s heavily optional Jets practice fresh off signing a three-year, 12 million dollar extension

Heinola update:

According to Jets head coach Rick Bowness defenceman Ville Heinola was on skates for the first time today as he continues to work himself back from ankle surgery although he’s still “aways away”.

Namestnikov update:

Rick Bowness said “don’t rule out Thursday” but labelled Vlad Namestnikov as “probably doubtful”. But said he did play last year with a broken toe for a month so he can play with pain.

Player media:

Coach media:

Topics:

1) Was it Ville Heinola’s first time on skates today?
2) Is he still on track for his 2-3 month timeline?
3) Will he go on the road trip?
4) Might he head down to the Moose when he’s ready to condition?
5) Update on Vlad Namestnikov?
6) Decision to go 11/7
7) Has he drawn more of a conclusion regarding Declan Chisholm?
8) Is it truly a game by game decision re: Chisholm/Stanley/Schmidt?
9) Thoughts on the military appreciation game.
10) Thoughts on the Fly the Forty-Eight jerseys
11) What makes the Scheifele/Connor/Ehlers line work?

Up next:

The Jets will have another day of practice tomorrow before they take off for Colorado where they will face the Avalanche on Thursday. Don’t forget to start your day with the Jets morning papers at 7 AM and then check back for the Practice Report.