Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 6:30 pm CDT as the Jets go up against the Red Wings in Detroit. 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: Some positive news on the injury front as Jets head coach Scott Arniel confirmed Ville Heinola & Jaret Anderson-Dolan have resumed skating.

Jets news:

Global News: Jets’ Connor 1 point away from career milestone. Seems like just yesterday the Jets were drafting him in south Florida in the 1st round and now he’s approaching 500 points. Just a remarkable career for the Michigan product who can achieve this milestone in his home state against the team he likely grew up cheering for. 

CTV News: After first loss of the season, Jets look to rebound against the Detroit Red Wings. If the Wings take some penalties it will be an opportunity for the 1st ranked PP to go up against the 30th ranked PK to try to build some momentum. 

Illegal Curve Hockey: Why the Winnipeg Jets Power Play is off to a sizzling hot start in 2024-25. While it’s still very early they have played 10% of the schedule so far and this club is at a level that I don’t think anyone expected with the man advantage. Connor looked into their success.

MLive: Opportunity knocks for Red Wings’ Albert Johansson. The Red Wings traded Olli Maatta to Utah on Tuesday which opens up a spot on the blueline. Get some insight into the Jets opponent from a beat writer that covers the Wings.

Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Red Wings 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.