Vladislav Namestnikov and Mason Appleton returned to the Winnipeg Jets' optional practice today since suffering their injuries.

McCleary was a forward with the Montreal Canadiens when he was hit in the throat by a slapshot in a game against the Philadelphia Flyers in January of 2000 and required an emergency tracheotomy to survive. Ultimately, it ended McCleary’s career. Fortunately, the injury to Miller wasn’t nearly as severe.

After the morning skate we got updates from head coach Scott Arniel. With respect to the two D men he indicated: “Yup they are both up and running so we were at nine, now we are back to eight. First time all year we’ve ever been in this position. Don’t know what my plan is yet but they do need to get in the lineup.”

Yesterday the Jets held an optional skate which was lightly attended by seven skaters one of whom was Ville Heinola. There was some thought that this signaled he would be out tonight when Winnipeg welcomed Calgary to town.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Colin Miller will be out a minimum of two weeks with a fractured larynx, head coach Scott Arniel has confirmed. Miller suffered the injury late in the first period on Jan.

Miller was hit in the throat by a shot and will be out for a minimum of two weeks. It was a bit of a scary situation but Jets head coach Scott Arniel said he’s doing well now, 72 hours after being struck by the puck.

Winnipeg Jets' Vladislav Namestnikov missed Saturday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche with an undisclosed injury, was absent from practice today and Haydn Fleury returned wearing a full-contact jersey for the first time since his injury.

In a sign their blue line is getting close to full health, the Winnipeg Jets on Wednesday loaned defenceman Dylan Coghlan to the Manitoba Moose of the AHL. Coghlan’s departure makes room for Haydn Fleury,

When Fleury is able to return, the Jets will have eight NHL-calibre defensemen on their roster with Colin Miller remaining on the IR. The blue line is nearing maximum capacity and a decision may ...