Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets skated on Monday in Vancouver as they prepared for tonight’s game against the Canucks.. It will be an optional “morning skate” for Winnipeg which gets underway at 1:30 PM CDT so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 9 PM CDT.

Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Vancouver, 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 10:40 PM CDT.

Note III: The Moose practiced in Iowa on Monday and today they travel to Rockford where they will take on the IceHogs tomorrow night. It is basically a must-win game for Manitoba as they sit 10 points back of the final playoff spot with 14 games to go in the regular season.

Note IV: Today is the deadline to submit your entry for a chance to win four tickets to the Jets/Oilers game on April 13th as we team up with our friends at PlayNow. You need to like this post on Facebook and/or our Instagram (as well as following us on that social media).

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press: A possible playoff preview. (Paywall). This ain’t the Smythe Division of the early 90s. These aren’t those Jets and these ain’t those Canucks. This Vancouver team are a shell of the one that won 50 games last season.

Winnipeg Free Press: The kids are all right. (Paywall). Mike caught up with Luke Schenn in Vancouver to get his thoughts on new teammates Dylan Samberg and Cole Perfetti.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

Daily Faceoff: Why Jets’ Scott Arniel deserves more love in the Jack Adams race. Suspect he gets disregarded as the Jets were the 4th overall team in the entire NHL finishing with 110 points. So he is seen as largely continuing what was started here previously. The big changes that are evident to those of us who watch this team on a daily basis aren’t likely understood by many outside this market.

Sportsnet: Round 1 matchups we want to see. I am going to have to respectfully disagree. Of all the matchups for the Jets I cannot think of one less interesting than the Canucks. Remember headline says “want to see”.  For the Jets you’d have to go Avs, Wild, Stars and Golden Knights before any of the other teams in the West.

Global News: More statement games in the cards for Winnipeg Jets. It will be an interesting stretch drive no doubt about it.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Dylan Samberg’s emergence, top line’s return to form What I’m seeing from the Winnipeg Jets: Dylan Samberg’s emergence, top line’s return to form. (Paywall). Murat lets you know what he is seeing from this Jets team right now.

Jets video:

TSN: 1-on-1 with Winnipeg Jets Kevin Cheveldayoff at the NHL GM Meetings. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff joins TSN’s Gino Reda to speak about goalie Connor Hellebuyck’s game management as the team heads towards the playoffs. Cheveldayoff also shares his thoughts on goaltender interference, the importance of finishing first in the Central Division and more.