Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets were off on Monday following their 4-3 OT win over the Coyotes on Sunday. It is going to be a busy day today as it isn’t just a gameday but there will also be a visit by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman discussing the attendance woes and need to increase corporate/public support for the NHL club of Winnipeg. Expect David Gustafsson to be recalled from his conditioning loan at some point. Morning skate for the Jets 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: As mentioned above Gary Bettman speaks today at 5 PM CST in the Matt Frost Media Centre. We will have it featured on our YouTube channel. He will also be having a fireside chat with fans starting at 5:30 PM CST.

Note III: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and St. Louis, 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 IV: The Moose practiced on Monday as they get ready for the final two-game set this coming weekend of their six straight games in Winnipeg. They are off today.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Upset fans weigh in on Jets attendance woes, threat to leave. Paul hears from customers who were willing to share their thoughts on where things have gone wrong with the NHL club of Winnipeg and fans willingness to support. 

Winnipeg Free Press: True North working hard to win back Jets fans. (Paywall). Admitting you’ve got a problem is what they say is a ‘first step”. Next up is coming up with solutions.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Winnipeg Jets trade targets: 9 defenders who could help bolster the blue line. (Paywall). While there is lots of angst in the market with the off ice stuff there is still a team that wants to challenge for a Stanley Cup. Murat looks at nine players who can help on the backend.

Global News: It’s in Jets’ and NHL’s best interests to get attendance back. The headline is rather obvious but Kelly delves into the attendance situation in Winnipeg. 

Jets video:

Sportsnet: Are Winnipeg fans having a good time in the building regardless whether Jets win or not? NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins the Jeff Marek Show to weigh in on the Winnipeg Jets attendance issues, and whether the fans are leaving the building saying, “we didn’t win but we had a good time,” or not.

TSN: How important is finishing first in Central for the Winnipeg Jets? Jay Onrait was joined by TSN Hockey analyst Frankie Corrado to discuss.

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 four games this week against the Calgary Flames, Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks and Arizona Coyotes.