Winnipeg Jets News

Morrissey suffered an upper-body injury after being hit by Vinnie Hinostroza on Sunday and will miss the entire month of March. Head coach Paul Maurice his “window” to return “opens in April.” The Jets obviously knew this was the case, which is why they went out and got Nathan Beaulieu and Bogdan Kiselevich on Monday.

Morrissey suffered an upper-body injury after being in Arizona on Sunday and there is fear that he could miss an extended period of time. The Jets went out and acquired a few depth defenseman at the trade deadline, which suggests there could be some truth to that. Morrissey will return to Winnipeg to be re-evaluated and they should provide a more detailed update after that.

Nyquist has enjoyed a quality campaign while playing mostly with Dylan Larkin, who is having a breakout season of his own. Nyquist has scored 15 goals with 33 assists (48 points) in 61 games with the Red Wings and the pending free agent heads to San Jose where he joins one of the deepest forward groups in the NHL. With the Sharks’ top-6 pretty much cemented in place, the third line with Joe Thornton seems like a logical landing spot for Nqyuist.

Hellebuyck allowed seven goals on 46 shots in the Jets blowout loss in Colorado on Wednesday. Hellebuyck has had a tough time recently, losing four of his last six starts (2-3-1) with a 3.82 GAA and .906 SV%. The 25-year-old netminder has gone 10-10- with a 3.12 GAA and .910 SV% in 21 road games this season.

Hellebuyck allowed four goals on 35 shots in the Jets loss to the Avalanche last Thursday. Laurent Brossoit started on Saturday, so Hellebuyck comes into Wednesday’s game very well rested and ready to face the Avalanche again. The 25-year-old has gone 2-1-0 with a 3.34 GAA and .906 SV% in three games vs. Colorado this season.

Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 37 shots in the Jets win over the Rangers on Tuesday. Hellebuyck has gone 5-1-1 with a 2.95 GAA and .920 SV% in his last seven starts. Tonight he will face the Jets for the third time this season—he is 2-0-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .915 SV% in the first two meetings.

Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 37 shots in the Jets win over the Rangers on Tuesday. Hellebuyck has gone 5-1-1 with a 2.95 GAA and .920 SV% in his last seven starts. Tonight he is expected to face the Jets for the third time this season—he is 2-0-0 with a 3.00 GAA and .915 SV% in the first two meetings.

Hellebuyck allowed one goal on 36 shots in the Jets win in Buffalo on Sunday. Hellebuyck turned things around after back-to-back losses and has gone 4-1-1 with a 2.94 GAA and .920 SV% in his last six outings. Hellebuyck gave up three goals on 19 shots in a 4-3 shootout win in his first start vs. the Rangers (Dec.2).

Hellebuyck allowed three goals on 38 shots in the Jets loss to the Sharks on Tuesday. The loss snapped a three-game personal winning streak for Hellebuyck, who faces the Canadiens for the first time this season on Thursday. The 25-year-old is 9-8-0 with a 2.91 GAA and .911 SV% on the road this season.

Morrissey will miss Thursday’s game but head coach Paul Maurice said that his is likely to return to the lineup on Saturday. Luckily for the Jets, they will be getting Dustin Byfuglien back tonight.

Hellebuyck gave up three goals on 29 shots in the Jets win over the Ducks on Saturday. Hellebuyck has won three in a row despite giving up three goals in all three games, posting a .909 SV%. He made 41 saves on 44 shots in a 5-3 win in his first start against the Sharks (Dec.20).

The Hurricanes start a five-game road-trip in Pittsburgh on Tuesday so Fleury has been recalled to serve as an extra defenseman. Fleury has one assist in 12 games with the Hurricanes and four points (1G / 3A) in 15 AHL games.