Note:  Keep it locked to the site to get pre game audio from coach Maurice.  After the game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction. As soon as the site is updated we notify you via twitter @illegalcurve and Facebook.

Note II: For away games we have our #ICGWG contest. Make sure to @ tweet @illegalcurve with your guess. Remember that for your vote to qualify you must send in your guess using a hashtag (#). (i.e. #ICGWG Trouba).

Jets news:

CBC:  30 ThoughtsNumber 21 touches on Jets defenceman Tobias Enstrom and his production.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Kane will skate with Wheeler, Scheifele against DucksYesterday coach Maurice confirmed that Evander would be good to go for tonight’s game.  He was a bit mysterious however, suggesting that if that line didn’t work he had another pairing for Kane that would work.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Father-son journey for JetsI’m sure the family members or friends (It isn’t limited to bringing your dad) are gonna have a nice little trip to Cali.  Coach Maurice spoke of the importance of giving insight into the lifestyle of a hockey player to family and friends who might not understand the rigors of playing professional hockey.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Moving Buff up front just as good as a tradeCoach Maurice loves the versatility that Big Buff gives him in any positionHowever now that Evander is healthy will Buff be happy remaining in that forward position for the club?

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets face ultimate challenge against NHL’s No. 1 teamThe Ducks have yet to lose in regulation at home.  Do you think Jets can be the first to knock these Ducks off?

Winnipeg Sun: Are the Jets for real this timeWe have seen this before from this franchise but the ultimate test is how they play on this trip.  For me it isn’t even so much if they can win but more will they stick to their ‘style’ instead of matching whatever is thrown at them.

Winnipeg Sun: Trouba, Scheifele deserving of accoladesWhile they have taken different paths to success (Trouba early on, Scheifele of late) both have proven that they belong in the NHL without a doubt this season.

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice scrum from IcePlexWhat from last week makes him confident in heading into the upcoming week? On Evander Kane’s availability (“He’s a player”).  Will Kane be back in his spot (With Scheifele & Wheeler*).  Are the standings a true reflection?  What does he like about Buff as a forward so far?  What do you lose when you have Buff up front?  Sheltering Trouba.  O’Dell talk.  Talking about the family trip that Jets are taking this week. 

Ducks news:

Orange County Register: Ducks happy to put suitcases back in the closetWhen you are undefeated in regulation at home there is no better place to be.  (Article behind Paywall).

IceCaps news:

The Telegram:  IceCaps bounce back in rubber match with MonarchsWin, lose, win, lose and last night St. John’s beat a tough Manchester team.

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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