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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Miles and miles to go, says OlliThe Jets still are aways away but it seems like they may be showing signs that they are ready to move in the right direction.  Another big test tonight against a Predators team that played last night in MontrealTim also looks at Setoguchi being sat down, Evander’s benching and why Peluso was chosen for the shootout.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets have themselves dynamic duo in BuffstromThe chemistry these two have demonstrated is pretty clear cut.  They seem to have quite the symbiotic relationship.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Trouba dodges serious harmYou really get a sense of the family aspect of this team.  Nice to hear that everyone showed up at the hospital to check out the rookie.

Winnipeg Sun:  Hoping to build on Friday’s rallyAnother good start to the game, combined with avoiding those critical errors that always seem to become goals against, and this team could well be on its way to pulling off a big win against another central division rival.

Winnipeg Sun:  Setoguchi takes benching in strideDespite some early flashes of chemistry with his line, coach Noel was clearly looking to send a message to one of the newest member of the squad.

Illegal Curve:  Coach Claude Noel presserFollowing practice yesterday coach Noel spoke to the media.  Listen here.

Illegal Curve:  Players audio from IcePlexListen to Evander Kane, Grant Clitsome, Devin Setoguchi and Anthony Peluso.

Illegal Curve:  Jacob Trouba talks to the mediaThe young rookie was in good spirits yesterday despite wearing a neck brace after sustaining a horrific injury in Friday night’s game against the Blues.  If you missed it, we covered it here.

Jets opponent (Nashville Predators) news:

The Tennessean:  Predators at Jets previewOne of our guests on the show gives you a preview of tonight’s game from the Nashville side of things.

The Tennessean:  Seth Jones late goal gives Nashville win over MontrealThe 4th overall pick in 2013 showed some slick moves when he scored the game winner with just a few minutes to go in the 3rd period.

Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:

Part 1Jets vs. Blues recap.  Winnipeg Jets defensive pairings.  Jets vs. Predators preview.  Interview with Josh Cooper of The Tennessean.  Jets vs. Predators.

Part 2: Interview with Winnipeg Jets Assistant Coach Charlie Huddy.  Philadelphia’s Historically Bad Offense.  Interview with Jeff Palson of Movember – Cody McLeod hit on Kronwall.  NHL News & Notes.  Interview with Chuck Gormley of CSN Washington.  Potential trade activity early on, Cheers & Jeers. 

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

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