Note: The Jets practiced on Monday which is something they’ll be doing quite a bit of over the next stretch as they are only scheduled to play a handful of games over the next three weeks, although today is a gameday. 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 New York, 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 also practiced on Monday (without some familiar faces) and will do that again today as they prepare to kick off four straight at home.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Upcoming lighter schedule could be good news or bad for high-flying Winnipeg Jets. Always a concern that when you take your foot off the gas you can lose the momentum you built previously but this Jets team has a recent history lesson that can be their guide of what not to do in the second half of the season.
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Winnipeg Sun: Jets players and coaches celebrate Bowness getting chance to be part of All-Star Game.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets welcome chance to catch their breath. (Paywall). From nine games in 15 days to a lot less over the next few weeks which will afford them a chance to heal and rest up.
Winnipeg Free Press: Rick Bowness honour longtime coming. (Paywall). There is plenty of admiration towards the Jets bench boss from his staff.
Newsday: Islanders outplayed by Wild in second consecutive defeat. The Jets opponent this evening got tuned up last night in St. Paul.
Jets video:
TSN: ‘Rest is a weapon’: Jets have just five games over 23 day stretch. The Jets will only play five games over a 23 day stretch that includes their upcoming bye week. Winnipeg has been rolling through the league and knows they can benefit from some extra rest but they’ll be in tough with the gauntlet of games on the other side.
WST: Jets Week in Review. Connor Hrabchak hosts Winnipeg Jets Weekly – a review of the past week in Winnipeg Jets news and a look ahead of what’s to come. Connor discusses the Winnipeg Jets home stand against Columbus, Chicago and Philadelphia.
WST: Jets prospect Rutger McGroarty on Winning Gold at the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship. Andrew “Hustler” Paterson is joined by Winnipeg Jets 2022 1st round pick Rutger McGroarty for a conversation about his experience at the 2024 World Junior Hockey Championship.
