Note: The Jets held a lightly attended optional practice on Wednesday after picking up their seventh straight win on Tuesday night. With it being a gameday all eyes will be on morning skate which gets underway at 10:30 AM CST. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 7 PM CST.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Chicago, 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 III: Even though the Jets don’t play game 41 (aka the midpoint of the season) until this evening Winnipeg GM Kevin Cheveldayoff will be having his midseason address today. We will have it fully covered so stay tuned to our YouTube channel.
Note IV: The Moose did battle with the Senators last night in Belleville and despite the addition of Rasmus Kupari on a conditioning stint they saw a tight game (1-0 after 40) end as a 4-0 loss, which was their fifth straight loss. Today they head to Laval where they will face the Rocket for two games this weekend.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets leaving more than a little doubt in mind of opponents. The words we heard out of Columbus following their five goal loss to Winnipeg were ones we aren’t used to hearing to describe this Jets club.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ nearly impenetrable defence has club atop NHL. (Paywall). It starts with the forwards and runs through to the goaltending but we are seeing a total team commitment to good D. Even when they make errors the team quickly moves to rectify it.
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The Hockey Writers: Jets’ defensive dominance reaching historical levels. Connor gives you some details on just how significant what you are seeing on a nightly basis from this Jets club is.
Jets video:
Global News: John Shannon on the Jets. With today marking the halfway point of the Jets season, which team members are leading league award races? Which of the Jets many ongoing streaks is the most impressive?
Daily Faceoff: How a hit boosted Rutger McGroarty’s confidence at World Junior tournament. Colby Cohen and Jonny Lazarus are joined by Team USA World Junior captain Rutger McGroarty to talk about his teams gold medal performance in Sweden, facing his USA teammates in collegiate play, how his family has helped him along the away, an unexpected text he received following the gold medal victory, and a particular hit that did a lot for his confidence.
Winnipeg Sun: Seventh heaven for the soaring Winnipeg Jets. On the latest edition of Jets Setting, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Winnipeg Sun Jets writers Scott Billeck and Ted Wyman about the Jets incredible season to date, which depth players have made big contributions and why the special teams have faltered.
Winnipeg Sports Talk: The Winnipeg Jets are number one in the NHL. Can they keep it going? Mike Kelly dropped by to chat with Hustler and the two discussed the Winnipeg Jets place at the top of the NHL’s standings and if it is sustainable.
Jets audio:
At The Rink Podcast: Winnipeg Jets associate coach Scott Arniel joins for a chat. Arniel talked about the challenge the coaching staff laid on the Jets at the start of this season to be structured and hard to play against, defense-oriented without sacrificing offense. He talked about the play of goalie Connor Hellebuyck and the importance of him and Mark Scheifele signing matching eight-year contracts on the eve of the regular season.
Jets prospect news:
AHL.com: Brad Lambert thriving in starring role for Moose. Good timing for this article by Patrick as it came out the same day the Jets 2022 1st rounder was named as the Manitoba rep for the 2024 AHL All-Star game.
Beyond the Bench: This is your captain speaking: catching up with Colby Barlow. An interesting Q&A with the Jets 2023 1st rounder.
CFJC Kamloops Today: Blazers trade forward Levis to Giants for three WHL Prospects Draft picks. The Jets 7th rounder from 2023 is going home to Vancouver after this trade.
