Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets return home today following the conclusion of their four-game road trip to Tennessee and California where they finished with two wins and two losses including last night’s 4-0 defeat by the Sharks, which was the first time this season they’ve been shut out.  The big question for the team surrounds the status of goalie Steve Mason who left after the 1st period with an upper-body injury.  As I illustrated here both Eric Comrie and Michael Hutchinson have been playing well for Manitoba.

Note II:  The Moose won again last night for the sixth game in a row and 10th time in last 11 games as they picked up a 3-0 win over division rival Milwaukee. Like the Jets they are also off today as they make their way over to Rockford, Illinois as they finish off this three-game road trip against the IceHogs on Tuesday.  They will resume practicing on Monday.  We will have to wait to see if one of their goalies gets a recall notice today.  As always stay tuned to illegalcurve.com and we will also notify you via Twitter | Facebook | Instagram.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Sharks take bite out of Jets.  The Jets came close to the rare California sweep but they ran into a San Jose team that doesn’t give up a lot of offence.  Ken recaps the game.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets fan raising money to ‘pay’ Chiarot’s fine.  While I suspect Chiarot appreciates the thought the money is more appropriately going to those who don’t make an NHL salary and will instead be donated to the Christmas Cheer Board.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Sharks feast with 4-0 win over Jets.  (Paywall).  Jason breaks down the final road contest for the Jets from the Shark tank.

Winnipeg Free Press:  The Charlie effect.  (Paywall).  Jason goes deep with this article on Jets assistant coach Charlie Huddy which is a really interesting read.

San Jose Mercury News:  Look of an all-star? Sharks’ two biggest candidates come up big vs. Jets.  Read about the game from a beat writer that covers the Jets opposition.

Global News:  Giving away Winnipeg Jets ticket snowballs to pay it forward goal.  One of those feel good article’s that makes you happy to see the generosity of our fellow Manitobans.

Sharks 4 Jets 0:

Illegal Curve:  Post-game report.  Head back inside the SAP Center to hear from Blake Wheeler, Ben Chiarot, Josh Morrissey and coach Maurice following the 4-0 loss to conclude the road trip.

Moose news:

Official AHL site:  Education an important part of developing for Moose.  Never hurts to have a backup plan and an education will serve players long after their hockey careers come to a conclusion.

Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:

Topics: Jets/Ducks Recap (Jets current four game road trip), Rating the Jets forwards and defencemen at the 1/4 mark of the season

Guests:  Scott Billeck (Winnipeg Jets correspondent for NHL.com, Sporting News), Sarah McLellan (Minneapolis Star Tribune).

To listen to part 1 click here.

Topics: Rating the Jets defencemen at the 1/4 mark of the season (continued), Rating the Jets goalies, coaches and special teams at the 1/4 mark of the season, Our NHL Award winners at the 1/4 mark of the season, Jets/Sharks Preview

Guests: Kyle Keefe (Colorado Avalanche Senior Studio Anchor, Altitude TV), Dan Rusanowsky (San Jose Sharks play by play voice on KFOX 98.5 FM)

To listen to part 2 click here.