Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets skated on Sunday (Practice Report here) as they prepared for their two-game road trip. We learned that the team had recalled defenceman Kale Clague although we heard from head coach Scott Arniel that Haydn Fleury while being listed as day-to-day could be a player still during this trip. No morning skate due to the early start time but the pre-game report will try to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 12 PM CDT.

Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and New York, 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 2:40 PM CDT.

Note III: The Moose were not quite as fortunate in their re-match on Sunday as they were in the home opener. At 5-on-5 they matched the Rocket in goals with one but Manitoba gave up two shorthanded goals, a power play goal and an empty net goal. They did get two goals from recently loaned David Gustafsson (here & here) who scored for the first time in the AHL since April of 2022. Ultimately they lost 5-2. They are off today.

Note IV: A trio of Jets prospects were playing in the OHL yesterday and having an impact. Kevin He (2024 4th) had 1G 2A (see here) for Niagara as he came out on top in a battle with his best friend/fellow Winnipeg prospect Kieron Walton (2024 6th) who had 1G 1A (see here) for Sudbury. Also Edison Engle (2025 6th) got an assist on the game-winning goal for Brantford which means he’s up to 1G 9A for 10 points in 6 games which is good enough for 2nd spot in points among defencemen in the OHL.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets defenceman Miller expected to be called in, Fleury day-to-day. (Paywall). Have to think he is gonna be ready to show he deserves to be in the lineup.

Winnipeg Free Press: Injuries, prospects and salary cap on fans’ minds. (Paywall). You had questions and Mike/Ken have answers. Check out their latest mailbag.

Jets video:

Sportsnet: Sitting down with Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck discussing Manitoba Miracle and more. Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman talk with Connor Hellebuyck about his team’s expectations for 2025-26, what he learned at the 4 nations Face-Off and more.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. We got things set up ahead of the game between Winnipeg and Los Angeles covering all things about the NHL as well as the AHL clubs of Winnipeg. We were joined by Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press and Moose play-by-play voice Daniel Fink.