Note: The Jets practiced in Winnipeg yesterday before they took off for St. Louis with things staying largely the same on the ice with the exception that Rasmus Kupari may be drawing back in for David Gustafsson. As they kick off their three-game road trip today against the Blues we will learn at morning skate what they’ll likely look like tonight in Missouri. This morning (11:30 AM CDT) they’ll skate at the Enterprise Center and all the relevant news will be posted in the pre-game report so check back for that. Puck drop is at 7 PM CDT.
Note II: 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 starting around 9:40 PM CDT.
Note III: The Moose have a second straight day of practice as they continue to prepare to face the IceHogs this weekend in Winnipeg which kicks off the home opening portion of the 2024-25 schedule for the AHL club of Manitoba. Stay tuned for a Practice Report.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Undefeated Jets expects opponents to give them their best. You get a big, ol target painted on your back when you’re the lone undefeated team in the NHL. Good read from Scott on what the NHL club in Manitoba is continuing to build this season.
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Winnipeg Free Press: Jets won’t sneak up on anyone. (Paywall). They will face three tough opponents in the Blues, Kraken and Flames so they won’t have a chance to let their foot off the gas.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Winning games, building identity: 5 takeaways from Winnipeg Jets’ perfect start to 2024-25. (Paywall). After paying tribute to Bryan Little, Murat wrote about: 1) Scheifele, Connor and Vilardi are winning games and the fine line hasn’t clicked yet. 2) Ehlers is also driving wins but…. 3) Samberg and Pionk are getting it done. 4) Power play is for real, PK is a work in progress. 5) Hellebuyck + Comrie = goaltending success.
Global News: The Winnipeg Jets are undefeated. Should we be surprised? Given the way the schedule played out I did expect them to be 5-0 or 4-1 at this point. How about you?
Jets video:
Sportsnet: How the Jets have made a smooth transition from Bowness to Arniel. General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff joins the FAN Hockey Show to discuss how the Jets have seamlessly transitioned from former head coach Rick Bowness to starting the season strong under Scott Arniel.
NHL Now: Discussing the Jets’ hot start and more. First four minutes of the chat is focused on the local NHL club.
What Chaos: Should you buy in on the Winnipeg Jets hot start? Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele and the Winnipeg Jets have gotten off to an incredible start to the 2024-25 season and are the last remaining undefeated team in the NHL. Sportsnet & Hockey Night in Canada analyst Sean Reynolds joins the show to discuss whether this year’s Jets team can be a real Stanley Cup contender.
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 weekend wins over the San Jose Sharks and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Jets audio:
Sportsnet 590: The FAN Hockey Show. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff joined Justin Cuthbert and Mike Futa to talk about his hockey club. They covered: 1) Transition from Bowness to Arniel. 2) Ceremony for Bryan Little. 3) Making the decision to trade draft capital or not. 4) Adam Lowry as captain. 5) Comfort knowing they’ve got Connor Hellebuyck locked up for years.
680 CJOB: The Jim Toth Show. I joined Jim for some Jets, Moose and Bryan Little talk on yesterday’s show.
