The Winnipeg Jets are back on the ice this morning in downtown Winnipeg after two straight days off, a breather that came after a heavy run of five games in eight days. Practice comes as the club gears up for Tuesday night’s homestand finale against the Wild, with the latest Jets Practice Report expected to sort out line combinations, player availability, and any injury updates.
The Moose are back home as well after a two-game road trip that started with a narrow 2-1 loss to the Griffins and ended with a 6-1 win over the Wolves. That victory marked the third time they’ve beaten Chicago already this season. They’ll also skate today, with practice scheduled for 10:30 AM CT as they prepare for their next pair of games this weekend against the Stars.
There was also a busy weekend for Jets prospects in the CHL and NCAA. Owen Martin, the Jets’ 2025 third-round pick, posted a goal and an assist for Spokane.
Zach Wooten, a 2026 fourth-round pick, scored his first NCAA goal and finished with a goal and an assist. Alexandre Taillefer, a 2026 fifth-round pick, turned in a big night for Québec with a goal and three assists.
On the team’s video side, the Jets shared a conversation with Tyrel Bauer about his road to the NHL. Bauer discussed the people who influenced him, the role his parents and sisters played in his life, and the skills he needed to build to become an NHL player.
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Morrisseys availability is especially worth watching because Winnipeg relies on him in all the usual ways, from moving the puck cleanly to handling heavy minutes against top competition. For a team trying to keep its footing, the difference between having him available and having to patch the blue line again could shape how much pressure the Jets are under when they step back onto the ice. [Read more 🡒]