Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets were off on Sunday after picking up a much needed win on Saturday in Nashville. Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 10:30 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 CDT. Don’t forget that today’s game is on Prime not TSN or Sportsnet.

Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Buffalo, 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 and Wolves were locked into a tight game yesterday afternoon with the two Central rivals engaged in something of a chess match. The home side got things going when Brayden Yager ended a long drought with this beauty. Then we saw the fight of the year between Tyrel Bauer and Yanick Turcotte who show they are tough as nails. It looked like Manitoba would take it in regulation when Nikita Chibrikov made a slick move, broke out the Superman celebration and put them ahead. But the game would head to OT and then a shootout where a trio of prospects (Chibrikov, Yager & Danny Zhilkin) all lit the lamp with nifty goals to give the Moose a 4-3 shootout win. They are off today.

Note IV: A pair of prospects showed up on the scoresheet in the OHL on Sunday. Kieron Walton (2024 6th) had 1G 1A for Sudbury which tied him for 6th overall in points while best friend and fellow prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) also had 1G 1A for Niagara.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: ‘An absolute lock,’: Josh Morrissey mum on Team Canada. His D partner was singing his praises to Gordon.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets GM Cheveldayoff discusses team’s early struggles, veterans and prospects. (Paywall). Mike had a chance to catch up with the GM in Carolina for a wide-ranging chat about his hockey team.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Behind the one trend that defines the Winnipeg Jets’ season so far. (Paywall). A good read from Murat on what is hindering this team.

Illegal Curve: Winning at every level propelled Thomas Milic into the Jets net for his NHL debut. Zach the Intern with his second article for us about the rise of the 20223 5th rounder.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. On the show this weekend we spent two hours discussing all things about the NHL club of Winnipeg. We discussed the lack of secondary scoring, whether it’s time to break up the top line to distribute the wealth, changing the forward dynamic, if Elias Salomonsson stays in and more.