Note: Puck drop is at 7 PM CST as the Jets go up against the Islanders in Winnipeg. 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.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: With Crosby ailing, Jets’ Scheifele back on radar for Team Canada. Since the team was announced in early December no Canadian forward has more goals and overall he sits third in the entire NHL for goals since December 4th. While you’d never want your team without 87 adding 55 would be a smart move for Team Canada.
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Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Islanders 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.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Scheifele on 4 Nations plans: ‘Enjoy time away from the rink’. Jets forward Mark Scheifele sits down with Sportsnet’s Sean Reynolds to reflect on his team’s impressive seven-game win streak and share his plans for the 4 Nations Face-Off, should he not be selected to join Team Canada.
TSN: Will Cheveldayoff make any tweaks ahead of trade deadline? The Jets head into their final game before Four Nations Face-Off on a seven-game winning streak despite missing their captain Adam Lowry. If there’s one thing the Jets have proven in the absence of their heart and soul leader, it’s that their depth has been one of their strengths. TSN’s John Lu has more on what GM Kevin Cheveldayoff could be thinking as he assesses his club’s needs before the trade deadline.
TSN: Why aren’t the Winnipeg Jets bigger Stanley Cup favourites? The Jets currently have a 10-point lead in their division and a seven-point edge in the Western Conference, and yet, they don’t have the best Stanley Cup odds. Why does Winnipeg continue to be overlooked? TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button examines this and if the team should consider dialing back Connor Hellebuyck’s workload.
