Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  It seemed like a quiet little Sunday after the Jets had concluded day 3 of training camp when the team announced the big news that they had signed RFA Josh Morrissey to a two-year deal.

Note II:  The Jets will play their first pre-season game of the 2018-19 schedule as they take on closest rival Minnesota Wild tonight at Bell MTS Place with puck drop at 7 pm.  As always keep it locked to illegalcurve.com for pre and post game news and be sure to follow us on social media including Twitter | Facebook | Instagram.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets lock up big piece in Morrissey for two years. (Paywall). Mike and Jason react to the news of the big signing.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets’ top line ready to soar higher.  (Paywall).  High praise was given to winger Kyle Connor from his captain and coach.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Dynamic defensive duo takes shape at Jets training camp.  (Paywall).  Couple of big boys in this duo.

Winnipeg Sun:  Connor shooting for more.  Will be interesting to see what a full season will bring.

NBC Sports: Despite their ascendance, Jets know nothing will come easy this season.  It won’t be easy to start all over again as they try to reach the holy grail but that is exactly where they find themselves.

Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:

Topics: Jets Training Camp opens without Josh Morrissey, The key training camp battles, Can Kristian Vesalainen crack the Jets roster and where will he play if he doesn’t, Who will play the left side with Dustin Byfuglien

Guests: Dennis Beyak (Winnipeg Jets TV Play-by-play announcer), Paul Edmonds (Voice of the Jets on TSN Radio 1290)

To listen to part 1 click here.

Topics: Breaking down the Erik Karlsson blockbuster trade, Former Montreal Canadiens Captain Max Pacioretty is traded to the Vegas Golden Knights for Nick Suzuki, Tomas Tatar and a 2nd round draft pick, Tyler Seguin’s contract extension with the Dallas Stars

Guests: Gord Wilson (Ottawa Senators colour analyst for TSN 1200), Brian Engblom (Tampa Bay Lightning Analyst for Fox Sun Sports).

To listen to part 2 click here.