Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets practiced in Cali on Thursday as they prepared to continue their road trip. Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 1 PM CST so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 9 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 11:40 PM CST.

Note III: The Moose are also in action tonight as they look to gain a measure of revenge against the Stars who swept the two game set in Manitoba and now the two teams will play a two game set tonight in Texas. Puck drop is at 7 PM CST.

Note IV: You have an opportunity to own some IC merch as we’ve opened up the Merch store with new offers including a limited edition NewEra 39Thirty hat. Check it all out here.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets’ Namestnikov to record 800th career start Friday night. (Paywall). Quite the milestone for the versatile forward. 

Jets official site: Lowry looks back on first game. No surprise the captain wasn’t pleased with his first game back on the ice in six months.

The Mercury News: Are the Sharks for real? Three reasons why this season might be different. Insight into the Jets opponent this evening.

Jets video:

NHL Wraparound Podcast: Extended conversation with Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. A season after surprising many with their first-ever Presidents’ Trophy, the Winnipeg Jets are around the top of the NHL standings once again despite losing some key components from a season ago. Executive VP/GM Kevin Cheveldayoff joins Neil and Vic to discuss his team, the challenges of remaining competitive in the league’s smallest market and the inspiration by the return to play of native son Jonathan Toews.