Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets held an optional practice on Sunday as they prepared for the Sharks today in one of just two home games they’ll play over the next 15 days. Morning skate gets underway at 9:15 AM CST so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 6:30 PM CST.

Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and San Jose, 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 9:10 PM CST.

Note III: The Moose were looking for a win yesterday in Toronto over the Marlies. Through 40 minutes both teams had been held without a goal but early in the 3rd the home team scored but the visitors would not stop pushing for the equalizer. They got it off the stick of Dylan Coghlan who beat Matt Murray (it took nine periods for Manitoba to score on the pride of Thunder Bay) as the defenceman got his 8th goal of the season in game 18. A power play carried over into OT for the Moose which saw Brad Lambert feed captain Dominic Toninato who scored the overtime game-winning goal. The Moose are set to practice today in Toronto as they prepare for their next game against Belleville.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: ‘It was crushing not to be out there’: Morrissey misses the mark vs. the U.S. This articles gives insight from both Josh Morrissey and Connor Hellebuyck who spoke on Sunday about their 4 Nation experience.

Winnipeg Free Press: ‘Unbelievable experience’ in best-on-best battle for Jets stars. (Paywall). Same as above. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets mailbag: Trade deadline targets a hot topic — your questions answered. (Paywall). You had questions and Mike/Ken tried their best to give you answers.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

Sportsnet: Jets’ Eric Comrie proves he can be trusted down stretch. In addition to writing about the Jets backup netminder Jacob also wrote about the Namestnikov extension and the Kyle Connor snub.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. It was an action packed Saturday morning as we shared our thoughts on the 4 Nations tournament for the first time, discussed it’s impact on the Jets players that went (and those that didn’t), the extension for Vlad Namestnikov, whether that might mean Winnipeg deals a roster player, trade deadline plans for the Jets and more. We were also joined by Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press.