Note: The Jets are back on the ice for a game day skate at the MTS Centre as they get ready to take on the Toronto Maple Leafs tonight. Keep it locked to illegalcurve.com and on social media including Twitter|Facebook | Instagram for all pre and post game news.
Note II: The Moose will hit the ice for a skate as they look to rebound from a tough home opener loss against Bakersfield last night. The two teams will face off again tomorrow night at the MTS Centre.
Jets news:
TSN: Matthews, Laine destined to be forever compared. No question about it. When two prospects get this much hype and both play in major hockey markets I don’t ever really see it dying down.
Toronto Star: It’s Laine vs. Matthews in a battle of No.2 vs No.1 overall. Bit of ink being used on these hyped up headlines over in Ontario.
Toronto Sun: Matthews downplays first meeting with Laine. These two players will be linked for the rest of their careers so while they may try to downplay the significance of facing each other the hockey world will be watching. (no pressure or anything).
Winnipeg Sun: Top two draft picks set to square off. Something tells me the banter between the two fan bases online is gonna be a wee bit ugly.
Sportsnet: Rivalry or not, first edition of Matthews vs. Laine will be special. Whether this rivalry is a media construct or not most eyes inside the MTS Centre (and those watching at home) will be keeping them on these two young guns.
Winnipeg Free Press: ‘C’ seems to suit certain sorts. (Paywall). The new captain will allow his actions on the ice speak for him.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence
Winnipeg Free Press: A one-man Armia on Jets’ penalty kill. (Paywall). Most who watched that last game feel that he has certainly done enough to earn his place on this roster.
Winnipeg Free Press: Creating the Heritage Classic outdoor game experience. (Paywall). (Video). Steve Mayer, Executive Vice President & Chief Content Officer, Events & Entertainment for the NHL talks about creating the best experience possible for the Heritage Classic.
Winnipeg Free Press: Lots of time for deal before Trouba loses season, agent says. (Paywall). Seems like only yesterday that the news of his trade demand made waves and now we are getting closer and closer to the December 1st deadline.
Winnipeg Free Press: NHL rule change puts baby in Heritage Classic stands… without a ticket. (Paywall). Won’t someone think of the children. Oh I guess this means they have.
TSN: Hnidy discusses Laine’s early season success. (Video). TSN Jets Analyst Shane Hnidy joined Rick Ralph on Winnipeg Lunch Tuesday to discuss what makes Patrik Laine such an exciting young player and what areas of his game he can still improve on.
CBC: The Great One hopes for a tie in Oilers-Jets legends game in Winnipeg. Good news for #99 is that the temps are supposed to be around +10 for their game.
Jets audio:
Sportsnet: Hockey Central @ Noon. Jets’ GM Kevin Cheveldayoff guests on Hockey Central @ Noon to discuss hosting the NHL Heritage Classic this Sunday, Patrik Laine through his first three games in the NHL, and the situation with Jacob Trouba.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: The Big Show. Colour analyst Shane Hnidy joined the guys to break down the club’s loss to the Bruins including improvements in team play, Josh Morrissey’s progression and why Joel Armia should expect to stay in the club’s lineup for the foreseeable future.
Manitoba Moose:
Illegal Curve: Moose drop home opener 4-1 to Bakersfield Condors. Includes scoring analysis, post-game audio (Coach Vincent, Eric Comrie, Scott Kosmachuk and Marko Dano) and player breakdowns.
Winnipeg Free Press: Moose lose home opener. Defensive miscues cost Moose in home opener writes Mike in his review of Tuesday night’s 4-1 loss.
Winnipeg Free Press: Lemieux ruffles Condors’ feathers. (Paywall). He was mixing it up all night long including an end of game scrum that saw him get tossed.
Winnipeg Sun: Moose fall to Bakersfield. Kirk breaks down the home opener.
Moose audio:
Illegal Curve: Mitch Peacock interview with Manitoba Moose GM Craig Heisinger. Covers the feeling of a home opener. His impressions from the first weekend of the season. The improvement in this year’s team. On the depth in the organization and the internal competition. Watching Jack Roslovic and where he would have most success (AHL vs. Junior). On why Patrice Cormier is the right fit as captain. On the injury to Brenden Kitchton. What is he hearing about the hockey club around the city?
