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Note: The Jets had been scheduled to practice on Sunday but following their dominating 2-0 win on Saturday night the team choose to give the players a day of rest. The playoff picture is in focus for Winnipeg and they will try to take another step towards punching their playoff ticket tonight when they take on the Sharks. There will be a 9:30 AM CDT morning skate. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 6:00 PM CDT.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and San Jose, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game. This season you’ll have a chance to win great schwag including authentic Jets jerseys, hats, etc after every single game (For a variety of ways to enter click here).
Note II: The Moose practiced on Sunday and will use today as a travel day as they kick off their final regular season road trip starting with a pair of games against the Stars in Texas.
Note III: The Ice are set to practice today at 10 AM CDT as they prepare for game 1 of their second round series. Depending on what happens tonight in game 7 between Regina and Saskatoon, the next opponent for Winnipeg will either be Regina or Moose Jaw. And so they wait.
Jets news:
Sportnet: Playoff spots still up for grabs, who will win end-of-season NHL awards? Wieber takes a spin around the league which includes the battle by the Jets for a playoff spot. He also talks about the Vezina and those who merit consideration.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Playoff picture coming into focus for Jets. (Paywall). It is by no means a lock for Winnipeg but they have close to 80% odds to clinch a spot in the post-season right now.
Calgary Sun: Flames holding on to whatever hope is left. The other formerly Atlanta based club shows what happens when you no longer control your own destiny.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey: Saturday Podcast. On yesterday’s show we discussed the ramifications of the Jets loss to the Flames, the remaining schedule, we previewed the Jets/Predators game and took a look at 5 on 5 goal scoring. Guests included Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press and Craig Button of TSN.
He kicks off his first year as bench boss in Winnipeg on day 1 of…
We heard from the versatile forward after the afternoon session on day 1 of training…
Second group hits the ice at hockey for all centre.
Hear from the Jets GM on the first day of camp.
Coming into his second training camp the Jets 2021 2nd rounder is feeling confident.
Hear from number 44 after first skate of training camp.