Note: Puck drop is at 7 pm CDT as the Jets go up against the Hawks in Winnipeg in their home opener. 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: Former Jets goalie Kaapo Kahkonen claimed off waivers by Avalanche.

Jets news:

CityNews: Excitement rises as Winnipeg Jets take on Chicago Blackhawks in home opener.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

CTV News: Jets looking to repeat early success as they welcome Blackhawks for home opener. Can’t afford to take the Hawks lightly.

The Athletic: What we’re hearing about 4 veteran UFA defensemen looking for another shot: Johnston and LeBrun. (Paywall). Interesting that Mark Giordano sees Winnipeg as a contender for a Cup.

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

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

Jets video:

Illegal Curve: Josh Morrissey | Rasmus Kupari | HC Scott Arniel

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

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