Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets were off on Monday following a 6-1 drubbing of the Blue Jackets in Columbus which kicked off their five-game road trip. Today they are in NYC where they will take on the Rangers this evening in a battle of the top team in the Central against the top team in the Metro. Morning skate for the Jets gets underway at 10:30 AM CDT. All the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 6 PM CDT.

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 hit the ice on Monday in Winnipeg for a practice after a few weeks on the road as they prepared themselves for six games at home which starts this morning at 10:30 AM CDT against the Grand Rapids Griffins. The other news from yesterday was that Jets goalie prospect Thomas Milic was named the AHL Player of the Week.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets, New York Rangers in Stanley Cup final: Book it! While it’s a smidge early to making that bold proclamation it would certainly make for a number of interesting storylines.

Winnipeg Free Press: Hellebuyck, Brossoit share bond backstopping Jets. (Paywall). The picture below was taken almost five years ago yet these two have continued to grow individually and as a tandem. Mike caught up with the pair as well as with their agent and goalie coach Wade Flaherty for insight into this unique partnership.

Jets video:

TSN: Cheveldayoff on Trade Deadline that transformed Winnipeg Jets into Cup contenders. Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke with Gino Reda at the NHL GM meetings about the contributions his team has gotten from Tyler Toffoli and Sean Monahan, the team’s success this season and how winning has had a positive impact on the team and fanbase.

TSN: Martin Biron on Tyler Toffoli’s impact and if he thinks the Winnipeg Jets will win a stacked Central Division. TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joins SC with Jay Onrait to discuss why Tyler Toffoli has been able to find chemistry on the second line in Winnipeg so quickly and if he believes the Jets will win a stacked Central Division.