Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 7 PM CT as the Jets go up against the Bruins in Winnipeg. After the game, be sure to check out illegalcurve.com for all the post-game reaction.

Note II: We want you to be part of the conversation on on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game.

Note III: The Moose are gonna be on the ice tomorrow for their season opener at 2 PM CT. They unveiled their 2026-27 opening day roster and we have some thoughts as to how it might look on Saturday. We’ve also got free tickets to giveaway in the IC Zone so be sure to check out tonight’s post-game show.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: ‘Zero on our mind’: Jets open season with hope, not Hellebuyck. If they can get off to a good start it will make their world vastly easier than the alternative. 

Sportsnet: Five burning questions facing the Jets in 2026-27. Jeff’s five questions include: Can the Jets compete without Connor Hellebuyck? Can Viggo Björck solve the second-line centre problem? Can Lowry’s checking line regain its form? Can special teams bounce back? Is Scott Arniel on the hot seat?

Sportsnet: How notable players have fared after missing training camps. A look at how NHL stars have performed after missing training camp, with results ranging from career-best seasons to prolonged struggles. Jeremy Swayman’s difficult 2024-25 campaign offers a cautionary example for Connor Hellebuyck and any team considering a trade for him.

Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Bruins pre-game report. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and get all the latest game info.

Illegal Curve Hockey: Morning Papers. If you missed any of the news from earlier today, we have you covered.

Jets video:

TSN: Can Stuart Skinner lead new look Winnipeg Jets to playoff berth? Connor Hellebuyck has almost certainly played his last game with the Winnipeg Jets. Can Stuart Skinner fill the void enough to get the Jets back to playoffs? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joined Gino Reda to discuss on That’s Hockey.