Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

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.

Photo Credit: Rodney Braun

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.