Winnipeg Jets at Anaheim Ducks – Winnipeg Free Press
On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe provide news, notes, and quotes from the morning skate, along with injury updates and lineup decisions. Their coverage arrives a few hours before puck drop.
Team Focus After Tough Loss
The Winnipeg Jets used Saturday for reflection, and head coach Scott Arniel hopes Sunday will bring action. After a disappointing 2-1 loss to the San Jose Sharks on Friday night, marking their second straight defeat to open a six-game road trip, Arniel held individual meetings with all healthy players in Anaheim ahead of the game against the Ducks.
“To be straight up, I had one-on-ones with players,” Arniel told reporters at the Honda Center. “Because we have a large number of new guys and we’re teaching them as we go, I never really got a chance since training camp to say ‘OK, this is now what I expect of you.’ And to review with our players that have been here last year, touching on the things I expect from them every night.”
“Each guy knows their role, what I expect and what the coaches expect of them. So let’s go out and do it as a whole.”
Injury Update
An important development emerged during Sunday’s morning skate: Cole Perfetti (ankle) is set to make his season debut for the Jets after missing the first 14 games.
Photo Caption
San Jose Sharks goaltender Alex Nedeljkovic (33) stops a shot during the second period of Friday’s game in San Jose, Calif. (Vásquez/The Associated Press files)
Author’s Summary
Coach Arniel addressed the team individually after a tough loss, emphasizing clear roles and expectations, while Cole Perfetti returns from injury for the Jets’ upcoming game.