Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets were off on Friday in Chicago as they took the day away from the rink following their big 4-0 win over the Stars on Thursday night. But they are back in business with a chance to clinch their first ever Central Division title (as well as Western Conference title) with a win over the Hawks. Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 10:30 AM CDT so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 6 PM CDT.

Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Chicago, 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 CDT.

Note III: The Moose lost last night 3-1 to the Wild as they were only able to find the back of the net with 13 seconds left in the game when the Jets prospect line broke the shutout bid. They wrap up the home portion of the season tonight in a re-match with Iowa which gets underway at 6 PM CDT.

Note IV: What a week it has been and we will reflect on all that was doing in Jetsland on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show as well as preview the game between Winnipeg and Chicago which could win the Jets their first ever Central Division/Western Conference titles. Lots to discuss when the show gets underway at 9 AM CDT.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Hard-boiled hockey: Personal glory a side dish for Jets.  While the individual accolades are nice there is only one that that really that one collective result they are all seeking.

Winnipeg Sun: ‘We’ve got to figure that out’: Jets’ opponents see tough out in Winnipeg. While he won’t likely every win a Selke you can see that commitment to defence from the highest of high end skill like Kyle Connor all the way down to the 13th forward.

Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)

Winnipeg Sun: ‘They own it’: New-look Jets on late-season hit parade. I keep going back to the addition of Luke Schenn really seeming to grow everyone around him a foot or so on the ice.

Winnipeg Sun: Fuel-efficient Jets won’t have far to reach come playoff time. Not being able to rest on their laurels was probably a good thing for Winnipeg especially as Paul writes because it forced them to be ready to go against St. Louis and Dallas. 

Winnipeg Free Press: Chevy’s recipe for success. (Paywall). Back where it all began for the GM of Winnipeg.

Sportsnet: What are the expectations for Canada’s five playoff teams? Even the two teams that won’t make the playoffs have expectations of their teams which is a benefit of playing in a market that cares. 

Jets video:

TSN: Is it time to declare the Winnipeg Jets the team to beat? The Winnipeg Jets are fresh off back-to-back statement wins over the St. Louis Blues and Dallas Stars. Is it time to declare them as the team to beat? TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron joined Gino Reda on That’s Hockey to discuss.

Jets audio:

Hockey PDOcast: Jets beating the Stars, significance of winning central, and comparing this year’s team to last year. Dimitri Filipovic is joined by Murat Ates to deep dive the Winnipeg Jets, the significance of their win vs. the Stars Thursday night, and why this year’s version of the team is better heading into the playoffs than the one that crashed out last postseason.