Note: Tune into the Illegal Curve Hockey show as I will be joining Rich and Ez on TSN 1290 Winnipeg today from 9 am until 11 talking about the Jets as well as the latest NHL news. Guests: Chris Peters (CBS Sports), Aaron Portzline (Columbus Dispatch) and Patrick Williams (NHL.com).
Jets news:
NHL.com: Jets looking for answers to end playoff drought. It has been a long time since the franchise has seen the post-season and the team continues to look for answers to the question as to how they can resolve this problem.
NHL.com: Maurice’s influence, Frolik’s future top Jets’ questions. In this article Patrick asks and answers five questions including; 1. Can coach Paul Maurice impose his values on the Jets, 2) What will happen with versatile forward Michael Frolik, 3) Can the Jets avoid letdown games and 4) Can the Jets improve against the Central Division and 5) Can Ondrej Pavelec break his way out of the bottom echelon of NHL goaltenders?
NHL.com: Jets bank on improvement from young talent in lineup. A look at the projected lineup for the 2014/15 season and how the youth may influence the team this year.
NHL.com: Jets need Pavelec to play like No. 1 goaltender. No player will face greater scrutiny this season that Ondrej Pavelec.
NHL.com: Jets feel AHL success will help top prospects. Patrick takes a look at the top 10 prospects in the system.
Recap of the game.
Thoughts on the big 5-0 win.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
The Jets have an extra forward with the Gus Bus out of the shop and…