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Jets’ Josh Morrissey Trending Toward Saturday Return vs. Canucks

Winnipeg’s coach calls the veteran’s status trending up, signaling the team will not rush his timeline.

Overview

  • Head coach Scott Arniel said Morrissey could be ready to play Saturday against Vancouver.
  • Morrissey skated on his own Monday and is set to practice in a yellow non-contact jersey Tuesday.
  • He has missed four consecutive games since rejoining the Jets after the Olympic break.
  • The defenseman was sidelined by an upper-body injury after one period in Team Canada’s Olympic opener.
  • With Morrissey out, Logan Stanley has taken shifts alongside Dylan DeMelo on the top pair.