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.
Bruce Boudreau joins Gino Reda to discuss.
A new face joining the AHL club of Manitoba for practice today.
Win or Lose the day after a Jets game we get some next-day thoughts on…
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares his thoughts.
Recap of the game.