Note: The Jets were off on Monday as they used it as a travel day but as you can see below plenty of folks were talking about the top team in the NHL. As well the top netminder Connor Hellebuyck was named as First Star of the Week. Morning skate gets underway at 10:00 AM. Be sure to check back for the pre-game report for any updates. Puck drop is at 6 PM CST.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and New York (R), 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 8:40 PM CST.
Note III: The Moose are in Wisconsin as they continue their road trip which began with a weekend sweep in Texas at the hands of the Stars. Today they will practice in Milwaukee as they prepare to face the Admirals tomorrow night. Practice time is 1 PM CST.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Hellebuyck performing at elite level. (Paywall). What he’s done to date is remarkable and it’s almost shocking that he can still surprise given he’s played at an elite level for years.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Daily Faceoff: The Jets don’t spend much time in the defensive zone – for a good reason. Interesting insight from Colby on what he’s seeing from the Jets and why he went from a disbeliever to someone who now sees it.
Sportsnet: Jets not just winning but improving with every game. The joy level is reaching new heights in Manitoba and that’s because folks are seeing that there is a tangibility behind the way the NHL club of Winnipeg are playing night in and night out.
Jets video:
TSN: Bardown reviews iconic old hockey sticks. If you’re wondering what this has to do with the Jets it does as Jesse got Josh Morrissey and Brad Lambert to sit down for 12 minutes to review and rate old twigs.
TSN: The case for Hellebuyck as NHL MVP. The Jets’ historic and unexpected start to the season has been fueled by Connor Hellebuyck’s sensational play in net. The Winnipeg goaltender leads all netminders in virtually every category and TSN Hockey analyst Bruce Boudreau joins Domino’s That’s Hockey to make the case for Hellebuyck to be considered the early favourite for league MVP and discuss why goalies don’t get the love they deserve when it comes to Hart consideration.
Sportsnet: Real Kyper & Bourne. Conversation with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on historic start to season which runs about 17 minutes.
Sportsnet: 32 Thoughts. In this edition of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman spoke about how much fun the crowd was having this season, the chants at Jake Oettinger, how good Connor Hellebuyck has been this season and more.
Jets audio:
Sportsnet 590: Discussing the dominance of the Winnipeg Jets. Matt Marchese and Mike Futa were joined by Elliotte Friedman of 32 Thoughts to take a twirl around the NHL including keying in on the red-hot Jets. They discussed what Winnipeg has done through the first 15 games of the season, the play of Connor Hellebuyck, the chant at Jake Oettinger, whether the defence is good enough for them to win a championship and more.
