Note: The Jets held on for a 3-1 win over the Canes to kick off the six-game homestand on the right skate as Laurent Brossoit made a regular season debut to remember. The Jets are scheduled to practice at 12 pm as they prepare to face the Oilers tomorrow night.
Note II: The big news of the day ahead of the game was Marko Dano being placed on waivers by the Jets which Winnipeg coach Paul Maurice addressed in his post-game comments explaining why the team made this move. Update: He was claimed by the Colorado Avalanche.
Note III: The Moose have a week of practice starting today at 10 am at the IcePlex as they prepare to face the San Antonio Rampage twice next weekend here in Winnipeg.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Brossoit makes favourable impression as Jets backup gets job done in 3-1 win over Hurricanes. Ken gives you his impressions from last night’s contest.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence
Winnipeg Free Press: Brossoit stands tall in Jets debut. (Paywall). He was simply sensational last night as his team for the most part didn’t do him many favours. Mike recaps the action.
Winnipeg Free Press: From friend to coaching foe. (Paywall). We had a good chat with Hurricanes play-by-play voice John Forslund on Saturday’s Illegal Curve Hockey Show about what Rod Brind’Amour brings as a coach. Jason spoke to coach Maurice about his former player.
News and Observer: Jets end Canes’ four-game winning streak. Chip covers the Hurricanes so read his thoughts on last night’s game from the perspective of someone who reports on the Jets opposition.
Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:
Topics: Jets/Predators Recap, The Jets lack of discipline through the first four games of the season, Should Kristian Vesalainen stay with the Jets, Jets/Hurricanes Preview
Guests: Trevor Kidd (Winnipeg Jets Analyst for TSN, TSN Radio 1290), John Forslund (Carolina Hurricanes play-by-play broadcaster)
To listen to part 1 click here.
Topics: Patrik Laine contract extension discussion, NHL Awards predictions for the 2018’19 regular season
Guests: Michael Traikos (Postmedia National Hockey Writer), Branden Crowe (Brandon Wheat Kings play-by-play broadcaster), Anthony San Filipo (covers the Philadelphia Flyers for CrossingBroad.com)
To listen to part 2 click here.
