Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 7 PM CDT as the Jets go up against the Hawks 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.

Note III: Five years after their last extension, TSN and the Jets have another multi-year deal, which means they will continue to broadcast Winnipeg regional games. And the 2026 UFA class takes another hit!

Jets news:

Jets official site: Toews says time with Blackhawks was ‘definitely a dream’. When you win three Stanley Cups, heck just one even, you are going to have a lifetime of memories.

The Athletic: Jonathan Toews’ best Blackhawks moments: ‘17 Seconds’ and other career-defining memories. (Paywall). No surprise that Hawks media are taking strolls down memory lane with the three-time Stanley Cup champion.

Chicago Sun-Times: Jonathan Toews looking, acting like himself as he settles back into NHL rhythm with Jets. (Paywall). More from the perspective of a writer from Chicago who covered Toews in his heyday. 

Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Hawks 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:

TSN: Murphy says it’s weird to see Toews in a Jets jersey but is happy for his old friend. Connor Murphy played five season with Jonathan Toews in Chicago and admits it’s weird to see him in a Jets jersey now. Even though they are no longer teammates, Murphy is super happy to see Toews back in the league and having success in Winnipeg.

Jets prospect news:

Sportsnet: Scout’s Analysis. He’s checking out the prospects on Canadian teams and gives you some thoughts on Brayden Yager and also chimes in on Colby Barlow.