Winnipeg Jets Announce Preseason Game 2 Roster vs Oilers - Surprise Line Combos Revealed
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The Jets announced their roster for tonight's preseason game against the Oilers, and it will surprisingly include Jonathan Toews making his Winnipeg debut.
The Winnipeg Jets have released their roster for the second game of the preseason as they face off against the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.
Forwards: 13 - Gustav Nyqvist, Jonathan Toews, Mason Shaw, Parker Ford, Brayden Yager, Colby Barlow, Fabian Wagner, Jacob Julien, Tanner Pearson, Walker Duehr, Nikita Chibrikov, Cole Perfetti, and Brad Lambert.
Defense (8): Luke Schenn, Colin Miller, Ville Heinola, Dylan Samberg, Kale Clague, Elias Salomonsson, Ashton Sautner, and Dylan Anhorn.
Goalies (2): Eric Comrie and Domenic DiVincentiis.
Defense (8): Luke Schenn, Colin Miller, Ville Heinola, Dylan Samberg, Kale Clague, Elias Salomonsson, Ashton Sautner, and Dylan Anhorn.
Goalies (2): Eric Comrie and Domenic DiVincentiis.
Head coach Scott Arniel has confirmed that veteran Jonathan Toews will play his preseason opener in Winnipeg colours against Edmonton, which fans have no doubt been waiting for since he signed with his hometown team this summer.
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Projected Lines:
Perfetti - Toews - Nyquist
Barlow - Lambert - Ford
Chibrikov - Yager - Pearson
Wagner - Julien - Duehr
Shaw
Projected D Pairs:
Heinola - Miller
Samberg - Schenn
Clague - Salomonsson
Anhorn - Sautner
Goalies:
Comrie, DiVincentiis
Perfetti - Toews - Nyquist
Barlow - Lambert - Ford
Chibrikov - Yager - Pearson
Wagner - Julien - Duehr
Shaw
Projected D Pairs:
Heinola - Miller
Samberg - Schenn
Clague - Salomonsson
Anhorn - Sautner
Goalies:
Comrie, DiVincentiis
Puck drop time is going to be at 7 p.m. CDT and is being broadcast on TSN.
The Jets continue to evaluate their mix of veterans and prospects, and this is another big step towards shaping the roster before the regular season opens.
Once the Oilers reveal their projected lineup for tonight's game, we will be sure to pass that information along to you.
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