Trade Deadline: The NHL Trade Deadline is finally here concluding at 2 PM CST. The Jets got the party started by scratching Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley ahead of last night’s game during which rumours began to circulate that there was a deal in place with the Sabres for the duo as a package. We would get the details while we were live on the post-game show. With that done, we will still be covering all day long if there are any other moves made by Winnipeg. If there is anything major we could do a pop up Illegal Curve broadcast so be sure you’re subscribed to our channel and if it’s mostly minor moves, we’ll have it all covered on illegalcurve.com. We expect to hear from GM Kevin Cheveldayoff once the deadline ends which will be posted both on here and on our YouTube channel.
Note: Yesterday, we did learn that defenceman Colin Miller has had a setback. They are going to check back with him in about a week.
Note II: Last night there was a game to play as the Jets took on the Lightning in the second of eight games on this homestand. The game started off slowly as the two teams had combined for 16 shots (8 each) through 25 minutes of the hockey game. Eventually the home team got rolling which included Gustav Nyquist scoring his first of the season (in 40 games) as they rolled over Tampa Bay by a final score of 4-1 (close to my bold prediction from Tuesday which was a 5-1 Winnipeg win). The team will hold an optional practice today at 12 noon. Stay tuned for the Practice Report.
Note III: The Moose had another day of practice on Thursday as they got set for their upcoming two-game series with the Marlies which gets underway here in Winnipeg starting tonight. Of course the big question for the AHL club of Manitoba is who exactly will be in their lineup when the game gets underway? Puck drop is at 7 PM CST.
Note IV: Jets prospect Jacob Cloutier (2025 7th) helped Saginaw comeback late as he scored his 17th of the season.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Nyquist and ‘Waterloo’ starring for one night in Winnipeg. Finally the long local nightmare has concluded for the well-liked Swede.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Sun: Gone: Jets ship out Stanley, Schenn, on eve of deadline. Paul reacts to last night’s deal.
Winnipeg Free Press: ‘Great team effort’ lifts Jets over Lightning 4-1. (Paywall). The game almost seemed secondary after the trade started to filter around the pressbox but Mike still took the time to jot down his game thoughts.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets send Stanley, Schenn to Sabres. (Paywall). Wieber gives you his thoughts on the deal that was made last night.
The Athletic: Sabres acquire defensemen Logan Stanley, Luke Schenn in trade with Jets. (Paywall). This is one of those combined pieces where Murat and the Buffalo Athletic writer combined on this article to provide insight for both fan bases.
Global News: Jets take down Lightning 4-1 on eve of trade deadline. Christian and Russ combined for this game recap.
Tampa Bay Times: Lightning fall to Jets in Winnipeg, their 4th straight defeat. Tough times have fallen on the Jets opponent. Check out the game perspective from a writer that covers their team.
Jets video:
TSN: Button dives into a few Thursday night deals from the Jets and Canucks. The Jets and Canucks made some late deals on Thursday, Craig Button joins SportsCentre to break them down.
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