Note: The Jets practiced on Friday where we learned that Mark Scheifele would be listed as day-to-day. With it being a gameday all eyes will be on morning skate which gets underway at 9:30 AM CST. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 6 PM CST.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Philadelphia, 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: The Moose slide continued last night as they spotted the Rocket a 3-0 lead in Laval before they attempted to mount a comeback. They got 2nd period power play goals from C.J. Suess (here) and a beauty by Brad Lambert (here) but that was as close as they got as they lost 5-2 which means they’ve lost six straight games. They are back in action today as they look to arrest their slide in their re-match with the Rocket. Puck drop is at 6 PM CST.
Note IV: How about you join us this morning for two hours of Winnipeg Jets talk on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show which gets underway at 9 AM sharp. We will be joined by Jets play-by-play voice Dan Robertson of TSN and Anthony SanFilippo of Crossing Broad.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets’ coach Bowness gets first all-star nod. It’s clear he was very honoured but also clear that he wanted it to be seen as team success.
Winnipeg Sun: Mark Scheifele fears allayed as star centre’s injury deemed day-to-day. They certainly appeared to dodge a bullet.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets and Canucks surprise many to top standings at season’s midpoint. (Paywall). Not sure how many folks actually would have seen this coming this summer.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ coach Bowness gets first all-star nod. (Paywall). Quite an honour for a coach who has accomplished quite a bit in the NHL but this will be a first for him.
Globe and Mail: The Jets are in gear, so Winnipeg’s assessing its many blessings. A Roy MacGregor article is a treat. Check this one out.
Sportsnet: Jets mid-season report: Can top team in league get even better? If you hear from the players they still feel like they could get to the next level.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff beams, emphasizes family as pivotal trade deadline approaches. (Paywall). Murat reaction to the presser from Thursday.
Jets video:
TSN: How long should we expect Scheifele to be out? Winnipeg is breathing a sigh of relief after finding out that Mark Scheifele is only listed as day-to-day. How long should we expect the Jets’ forward to be out? Who will fill in while Scheifele is on the mend? TSN’s John Lu has more.
TSN: Jets’ Bowness says his first All-Star nod would be a ‘tribute to the organization’. With Rick Bowness pretty much a lock to be one of the coaches at next month’s All-Star game, the Jets bench boss explains what it would mean for him to coach in the game for the first time in his career.
Healed from his broken foot he’s heading to AHL.
Connor Hellebuyck's 40th career shutout powered the Jets to victory.
TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button shares his insight.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Recap of the game.