Winnipeg Jets Practice Report

The Jets kicked off the road trip with a 4-2 win over the Avalanche on Thursday night and took the day off on Friday. They return to the ice as they get set to kick off three games in four days against the California based clubs starting with the Ducks tomorrow night.

Skate news:

According to Murat Ates of The Athletic Winnipeg no changes from last game for the Jets. He said that Vlad Namestnikov is working in on the 4th line.

Lines & D pairs:

Connor-Scheifele-Ehlers
Perfetti-Vilardi-Iafallo
Niederreiter-Lowry-Appleton
Barron-Gustafsson-AJF
Namestnikov

Morrissey-DeMelo
Dillon-Pionk
Samberg-Stanley
Chisholm-Schmidt

Hellebuyck & Brossoit

Health update:

With Vlad Namestnikov skating with the team, head coach Rick Bowness was asked for an update. “No morning skate tomorrow. At this point we’re hoping he plays. We’re very hopeful he plays.”

Coach media:

Tips:

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Topics:

1) Was today’s practice a reminder of minor hockey days?
2) What was the priority today? (:43)
3) Do they have to guard against taking next two opponents too lightly? (1:21)
4) Using words like “reload”. Trying to ensure feet are moving? (1:54)
5) Being outshot, are they not giving up quality or is it that Connor Hellebuyck is back to form? (2:30)
6) Do they have a formal definition of a chance? (3:17)
7) Status of Vlad Namestnikov? (3:37)

Up next:

The Jets will face off against the Ducks in Anaheim tomorrow night. Don’t forget to start your day with the Jets morning papers at 7 AM, stick with us for updates all day long and then join us on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.