Note: Tonight is just the third home game in February for the Jets as they take on a Bruins team that was absolutely demolished 9-2 by the Kings in Boston. As always stay tuned to illegalcurve.com and our social media including Twitter|Facebook | Instagram for pre and post game news.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Sabres and Jets both benefited from Kane mega-trade. (Paywall). Tim breaks down the deal one year later and how both sides have done well from the swap.
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Winnipeg Free Press: It’s been a year since blockbuster Kane deal — what will Jets GM do for an encore? (Paywall). Ed looks at the tenure of the Jets GM as we reflect on the trade that set the city buzzing one year ago.
Winnipeg Sun: How The Trade has worked out for all parties one year after Jets-Sabres blockbuster. Where does the time go? Ken takes you back in time as we reach the one year mark of the biggest trade in Jets 2.0 history.
Sportsnet: How Dustin Byfuglien’s deal stacks up. Taking a look at how the contract he signed looks against other defenceman from around the league.
ESPN: Buyers and Sellers in the Atlantic Division. Another reference to the Panthers and Ladd with the Dale Tallon connection.
The Hockey News: How Byfgulien deal, Phaneuf trade impact NHL trade market. While many like the deal for Winnipeg, the consensus seems to be that it will have reverberations that cost the Jets either a winger or potentially a young defenceman.
Jets audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Hustler and Lawless. Dennis Beyak chats about the Jets recent road trip that saw their road record improve. Beyak also talks about the Dustin Byfuglien contract extension, and how Andrew Ladd has been through protracted contract negotiations.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Hustler and Lawless. Darren Dreger reviews Dustin Byfuglien’s contract extension, and what may be next for captain Andrew Ladd.
Moose news:
Illegal Curve: Stars outshine Moose in 7-6 shootout frenzy. Includes key plays of game, top Moose players & Coach McCambridge, Petan & Kichton post-game audio.
Winnipeg Free Press: Petan bright light for Moose in tight loss to Stars. (Paywall). If you look at the standings there is no much hope for this team but as Melissa writes there are some individual players that are providing some joy to fans with their play.
