Note: The Jets used Tuesday as a travel day as they headed to Detroit looking to change up their fortunes ahead of the end of the year on the road. It won’t be easy as they begin the day as the team with the least points in the NHL sitting 32nd overall. Morning skate for Winnipeg gets underway at 9:30 AM CST so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop is at 5:30 PM CST.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Detroit, 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 8:10 PM CST.
Note III: The Moose will play host to the defending Calder Cup champion Canucks as they host their annual New Year’s Eve day game. Puck drop is at 4 PM CST.
Note IV: Jets prospect Jacob Cloutier (2025 7th) with a second straight game as a contributor for Saginaw. He opened the game with a goal going bardown and added two assists. Named 3rd Star for second straight game.
Note V: It will either be a really good morning or a really bad one for Mark Scheifele as the Canadian Olympic team gets announced.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets need help, and need it now. That headline reminds me of the JG Wentworth jingle “I have a structured settlement and I need cash now”. The Jets also need something and I’m not sure JG is gonna be able to help them out.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Lack of secondary scoring Jets’ biggest problem, says legendary coach. (Paywall). Not sure you have to be a legendary coach to come up with that assessment. Snark aside Mike caught up with former NHL bench boss Bruce Boudreau to discuss what’s wrong in Winnipeg.
The Athletic Winnipeg: How the Jets can save their season (and when you’ll know if they’ve failed). (Paywall). Murat offers you “more cowbell” and a host of other thoughts he’s mulled over as this season has gone anything but picture perfect.
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