Note: The Jets took off Wednesday following a 3-1 win over the Blues the night prior. 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 7 PM CST.
Note II: We kick things of with a one hour preview of the game but we will also discuss all the news as related to the NHL club of Winnipeg on a Special Edition of IC Hockey from Cityplace at 12 noon. You can watch us live there or join us on our YouTube channel.
Note III: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Florida, we want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game starting around 9:40 PM CST.
Note IV: The Moose practiced on Wednesday as they get set for a huge tilt against the Griffins which gets underway on Friday in Winnipeg. They are set to practice again today.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Selling, buying or standing pat all intriguing options for the Jets. (Paywall). This headline made me think of the 80s movie Trading Places when the Duke brothers hold onto the frozen concentrated orange juice futures contracts for too long and then are yelling “sell sell sell” to no avail. The next few weeks will sort out exactly what type of position Winnipeg will be in when the trade deadline comes around.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Sun: Byfuglien’s surprise, Maurice’s extremes and Wheeler’s faith. Paul with some quick hits on 33, the former Jets bench boss and the past captain still believing in his old squad despite their present circumstances.
Winnipeg Sun: Connor Hellebuyck recalls early love for goaltending. Good story by Josh on goalies across the NHL on how they got into the most difficult position in hockey.
Global News: Winnipeg Jets need to extend Logan Stanley’s stay with the team. If the Jets are going to extend him it has to be done before the trade deadline. If they are not going to retain him then they have to trade him as his value has never been higher.
Jets video:
NHL: Spacing Drills with Jets winger Cole Perfetti. Learn how to create space like Perfetti! Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti gives us the scoop on how to create space in the NHL, regardless of size. Hockey Academy host and former NHL pro Jason Demers joins Cole on the ice as he takes us through kinetic energy transferral, agility in tight spaces, utilizing smart physicality, and more; all in the name of creating space in the offensive zone! Learn the on-ice techniques, as well as the specific gym tips and drills you can help you add this skill to your game.
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