Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note: The Jets were off yesterday following back-to-back losses including blowing multiple leads against the Leafs on Thursday. 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 PM CST.

Note II: Be sure to join us at 9 AM CST for two hours of Jets talk on today’s Illegal Curve Hockey ShowIllegal Curve Hockey Show covering all things to do with the NHL club of Winnipeg who are mired in an eight-game losing streak

Note III: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Ottawa, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game ShowIllegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game starting around 8:40 PM CST.

Note IV: The Moose kicked off 2026 with a big 4-1 win over the defending Calder Cup champion Canucks which earned them a split to conclude six straight games at home. They are off today.

Note V: Plenty of prospects were showing up on the scoresheet on Friday. We start in the OHL where Kieron Walton (2024 6th) picked up two goals (including the game winner) as he sticks in top 3 of league points. Best friend Kevin He (2024 4th) had a goal (also the game-winner) and an assist in his second game with his new Flint team. Across the country in the WHL it was Manitoban Owen Martin (2025 3rd) had two assists in a Spokane win as he’s starting to produce more of late. Last up Zach Nehring (2023 3rd) scored for Western Michigan.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets are first in the NHL at one specific stat. That is not a stat any NHL team would want to be leading. And it would be one thing if they could have at least secured a point in most of those games.

Winnipeg Free Press: Time running out for Chevy to salvage Jets’ season. (Paywall). Kenny is calling for change as the team which began the season with Stanley Cup aspirations is stuck at the bottom of the league and doesn’t look it will be able to do much to change their circumstances.

Global News: Last-place Winnipeg Jets need some help. They do have an AHL club where about half a dozen guys would bend over backwards at a shot to inject some life into the parent club.