Winnipeg Jets Practice Report

The Jets suffered a disappointing OT loss to the Habs last night but continued to have themselves a strong December going 6-1-1 with 13 of 16 points in the standings bank. They sit with an 18-9-3 record which has them in third spot in the Central (but just one point back of the Stars and Avalanche who both have 40).

Given how special teams has been the Achilles heel of this club (PP ranked 23rd, PK ranked 27th) you’d expect that to be a big focus this practice as they prepare to welcome Andrew Copp and the Red Wings to town on Wednesday night.

Skate news:

The Jets held an optional this morning. Notable was Rasmus Kupari skating in a yellow, non-contact uniform.

Taking part today were:

Logan Stanley, Nate Schmidt, Dylan Samberg, Gabriel Vilardi, Adam Lowry, Declan Chisholm, Dominic Toninato, Mark Scheifele, AJF, Nino Niederreiter, Nikolaj Ehlers, Alex Iafallo, Cole Perfetti, Neal Pionk, Rasmus Kupari,Connor Hellebuyck & Laurent Brossoit.

Player media:

Coach media:

Topics:

1) Making structural changes to the power play?
2) Laurent Brossoit starts tomorrow? (:30)
3) How is Josh Morrissey? (:58)
4) Update on Rasmus Kupari? (1:05)
5) Update on Ville Heinola? (1:22)
6) The journey for Heinola to get back (1:44)
7) What is the difference in the PK this season? (2:42)
8) How do you get guys to block more shots? (3:41)
9) Getting the puck down the ice on PK (4:49)
10) Same personnel? (5:12)
11) Can you be a Cup contender with poor special teams? (5:34)
12) Is the fall back the current structure? (6:01)
13) Shot blocks showing you care (6:41)
14) How do you determine who you put out with 17 in the box? (6:58)

Up next:

The Jets will face off against the Red Wings tomorrow night at 6:30 PM. 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.