Note: After a four day layoff the Jets hit the ice for a big game against the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight. Puck drops at 7 pm at the MTS Centre as Winnipeg looks to rebound from the 4-2 loss last Sunday to the Blues. We will be covering the game and as always stay tuned to illegalcurve.com and on social media including Twitter | Facebook | Instagram for pre and post game news.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: A well-rested Pavelec appears to play better than workhorse Pavelec. (Paywall). He has been lights out this season.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets coach Paul Maurice can identify with Lightning’s Jon Cooper. After a short summer due to reaching the Cup finals, coach Maurice talks about how hard it is to get ready quickly to start another season.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets rookie Nikolaj Ehlers looks to build on his strong start. He continues to impress his coach, his teammates and the fans with the strength of his play.
CBC: Jets set to take off from different kind of runway. Raising money for a good cause.
Metro News: Keep the big man in Winnipeg. Hustler makes the case as to why the Jets should retain the services of Dustin Byfuglien.
Sportsnet: NHL Power Rankings – All rookie edition. Jets given a rank of #7.
Moose news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Hapless Moose come up empty, again. (Paywall). You knew they were in trouble when they didn’t record a shot until there was five minutes to go in the 2nd period.
Winnipeg Sun: Moose lose to Lake Erie Monsters. Armia was certainly a bright spot of offence for this Manitoba team last night.
Illegal Curve: Recapping last night’s Moose loss to the Monsters. Peter recaps the game including audio from coach McCambridge and goalie Connor Hellebuyck.