Note: The Jets were off on Monday but we learned that Ryan Strome would not be facing supplemental discipline for his knee-on-knee which took Kyle Connor out. Now the question for today is out for how long? We hopefully will get an update from head coach Rick Bowness this morning. With it being a gameday all eyes will be on morning skate which gets underway at 1:30 PM CST. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 9:30 PM CST.
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.
Note II: The Moose were off on Monday after they split a weekend series with the Wranglers in Calgary. Today they are at hockey for all centre as they get set for a pair of games this weekend against the Admirals.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Hit on Winnipeg Jets’ Kyle Connor dirty? Depends what side you’re on. In addition to writing about the lack of consequences for the knee-on-knee, Paul wrote about team scoring by committee, facing the Sharks and re-visiting the Dubois trade.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Strome avoids punishment for knee-on-knee hit on Connor. (Paywall). Mike had the initial reports on Monday and fills out a few more details in this article.
Global News: Is Winnipeg up for the challenge after injury to key Jets player Kyle Connor? We should get an idea soon as to the extent so until that time it’s theory but the reality is that this team won’t be able to replace his scoring which likely means they’ll have to ensure they tighten up defensively.
Daily Faceoff: Are the Winnipeg Jets serious Stanley Cup contenders? Frank and Tyler discussed the topic and each guy made a case for the Jets.
Mercury News: Offense fuels Sharks’ resurgence, but more concerns lay directly ahead. If you want insight into the Jets opponent check this out.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Why Strome’s clean reputation might save him after his ‘questionable’ hit on Jets’ Connor. Sportsnet Jets’ reporter Sean Reynolds joins the Jeff Marek Show to discuss Ryan Strome’s ‘questionable’ knee-on-knee hit on Jets sniper Kyle Connor, and why he believes that he’ll avoid discipline, even though that was a suspendable play.
