Winnipeg Jets pre-season game 1 roster and projected lines vs Wild

Here is the roster for today’s first game of the preseason confirmed with the release of the roster by the Jets:

Forwards (12): Vladislav Namestnikov, Alex Iafallo, Gabriel Vilardi, Mason Appleton, Mason Shaw, Brayden Yager, Morgan Barron, Colby Barlow, Jacob Julien, Connor Levis, Nikita Chibrikov and Brad Lambert.

Defence (6): Colin Miller, Haydn Fleury, Dylan Samberg, Elias Salomonsson, Dmitry Kuzmin and Tyrel Bauer.

Goalies (2): Thomas Milic and Kaapo Kahkonen.

Lines & D pairs:

As per Mitchell Clinton of the Jets here are the lines and D pairs:

Iafallo-Lambert-Vilardi
Chibrikov-Namestnikov-Appleton
Barlow-Yager-Barron
Julien-Shaw-Levis

Samberg-Salomonsson
Fleury-Miller
Kuzmin-Bauer

Media:

Topics:

1) Update on Haydn Fleury (he’s a new father)
2) His lineup against the Wild.
3) Opportunity for guys to make an impression.
4) Has he noticed changes to Brad Lambert’s game?
5) Lambert becoming a 2nd line centre at NHL level.
6) How have young guys responded to opportunity ahead?
7) What can Colin Miller’s shot bring to the power play?
8) What does Lambert need to do in camp to show he’s ready?
9) Guys able to play centre or wing.
10) Excitement Brayden Yager is feeling.

Up next:

Puck drop is at 7 PM CDT and if you are wondering where you can watch it, it is on TSN.