Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  Kick start your day with a blend of Winnipeg Jets and NHL hockey talk on The Illegal Curve Hockey Show on TSN 1290 Winnipeg.  Show starts at 9 am and runs for three hours as we cover a wide range of topics and will have interviews with Mike McIntyre (Winnipeg Free Press writer – Jets), Matt Loughlin (Devils radio play-by-play), Jim Cerny (Deputy Editor-Canada @SportingNews) and Chris Peters (NHL Draft and prospects analyst for ESPN).

Note II:  Last night the Jets beat the Wild 4-3 to finish the three-game home stand with two wins and a loss.  The team has now picked up four wins in their last five games.  It was a milestone evening for Jets captain Blake Wheeler whose game winning goal was also the 200th career goal for him in the NHL.  Behind the bench coach Paul Maurice secured his 600th win in the NHL.  Jets are scheduled to practice at the IcePlex at 12 noon.

Note III:  The Moose also played last night against the Wild in Iowa.  It was a see-saw affair but the farm club fell short as they lost to the Wild farm club by a final of 3-2.  Jack Roslovic scored in the losing cause while Sami Niku picked up another point.  Mason Appleton got his first point picking up an assist.  Moose have a re-match tonight with the Wild at 7 pm at Well Fargo Arena.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets top Wild on big night for Maurice.  Ken recaps the comeback win which pushed the Jets record to 4-3 after seven games.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets doing better job with discipline (so far).  Staying out of the penalty box is big while they continue to try to improve the penalty kill.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Wheeler’s 200th the deciding goal in Jets victory over Wild.  (Paywall).  The captain didn’t really want to dwell post-game on his achievement but it was significant and helps when it ends up being a game winner. 

Winnipeg Free Press:  Claude Lemieux enjoys rookie son’s NHL debut in Winnipeg.  (Paywall).  Regardless of pedigree always special for parents to see their kid achieve a milestone.

Minnesapolis Star-Tribune:  Still-porous Wild defense can’t protect lead at Winnipeg.  Read a recap that gives you a perspective from someone who covers the Jets opposition.

The Athletic Winnipeg:  Matt Hendricks hopes to bring leadership role to Jets.  (Paywall).  While it sounds like coach Maurice wants him in the lineup he remains out since pre-season so to date the leadership is taking place off the ice.

NHL.com:  Hellebuyck’s new training routine key to early success with Jets.  Usually when I read something from goalie expert Kevin Woodley I expect it to be with In Goal Magazine but he wrote this article for the NHL’s website.

Jets 4 Wild 3:

Illegal Curve:  Post-game report.  Head back inside Bell MTS Place to hear from Blake Wheeler, Patrik Laine, Connor Hellebuyck and Coach Maurice.