Note: The Jets were off on Wednesday using it as a travel day to get to Texas. Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 12:30 PM CDT so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 8 PM CDT.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Dallas, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game starting around 10:40 PM CDT.
Note III: The Moose saw their four-game winning streak snapped in a 2-1 loss to Texas, with their struggling power play going 0-for-7 (now 2-for-43 over their last number of games). Danny Zhilkin scored his eighth of the season and now sits tied for second in AHL scoring with 18 points in 16 games. Manitoba travels today to Illinois as they continue their road trip Friday in Rockford against the IceHogs.
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Jets news:
Daily Faceoff: Jets’ season is far from over as secondary scoring arrives. The ebbs and flows is exactly what folks will have to endure this season.
Winnipeg Free Press: Hellebuyck return mishandled in nearly every way as Jets beat Devils. (Paywall). There is no question they are trying to sell a narrative but I think it’s also worth being pragmatic and realizing we will never get the full truth. I would be shocked it he ever says anything about it ever again.
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The Athletic: Do these 4 NHL coaches deserve to be on the hot seat? (Paywall). He’s got Scott Arniel listed but given the roster limitations and Josh Morrissey just returning, sees the opportunity for some latitude for the Winnipeg bench boss.
Jets video:
TSN Bardown: Jesse Pollock captures how Jets fans “welcomed” Connor Hellebuyck back to Winnipeg. Connor Hellebuyck may not have played against his former team, but Jets fans made sure he heard them loud and clear. BarDown’s Jesse Pollock takes you inside Canada Life Centre for an in-depth look at the atmosphere surrounding No. 37’s return to Winnipeg.
TSN: How Jets can ride the momentum of these big wins? The Jets have turned their nine-game slide around in dramatic fashion winning their last four games in a row including an emotional game Tuesday against the Devils. TSN Hockey analyst Carlo Colaiacovo discusses how the Jets can ride the momentum of these big wins as they look to climb the central division standings.
TSN: ‘It was borderline storybook’: Dreger and Bain detail Hellebuyck’s return to Winnipeg. Danielle Bain and Hockey Insider Darren Dreger join SC with Jay Onrait from Winnipeg to describe the atmosphere in Connor Hellebuyck’s return, including detailing some of the more creative signs and chants, and also how important it was for the fans.
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