Note: Jets return to the ice today as they get ready for a big central division contest against the Predators in Nashville. Puck drops at 7 pm.
Note II: The Moose will also be on the ice tonight in Winnipeg as they seek to avenge a 4-1 loss to Grand Rapids. Puck drops at 7 pm.
Note III: As always stay tuned to illegalcurve.com and our social media including Twitter| Facebook | Instagram for pre and post game news.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: 30 Thoughts. Numbers 6 & 7 (Byfuglien interest in Capitals and Panthers), 12 (Winnipeg Winter Classic). Ehlers is mentioned with respect to the Drouin situation in Tampa but clearly that is just Friedman doing some spit-balling.
Winnipeg Free Press: Off-ice players the real deciders. (Paywall). Big decisions are upcoming for this team.
Winnipeg Sun: Now or Never. Ken breaks down the reality of the Jets current spot in the standings.
CBC: Are the Jets ready to move on from Ladd? While the title suggests one question there are many that are swirling around the status of the captain.
Jets audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Hustler and Lawless. Paul Edmonds reviews the Winnipeg Jets back to back games in California. Edmonds reviews the return of Mark Scheifele, and the Jets’ penalty kill woes.
Moose news:
Illegal Curve: The Manitoba Moose Report. Includes (1) Manitoba Moose Year-to-Date (2) Catching up with Manitoba Moose Head Coach Keith McCambridge and (3) Prospect Assessments.
Global News: Meet the man behind the Manitoba Moose music. Who knew JC Lipon was so versatile.