Note: It was a newsy Monday in Jetsland, beginning with the recall of Brayden Yager from the AHL and the placement of Josh Morrissey on injured reserve. After practice we would later learn that there remains no firm timeline for No. 44’s return, with the defenceman set to be reevaluated in a week or two. We also learned that Walker Duehr, who had been sidelined by a lower-body injury throughout training camp, has been cleared to return and was placed on waivers. The Jets will hit the ice for morning skate in St. Louis at 11:30 AM CT, so stay tuned for the pre-game report to ensure you’re up-to-date on the latest. Puck drop against the Blues is at 7 PM CT.
Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and St. Louis, 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 CT.
Note III: It was a travel day for the Moose on Monday as they headed to Michigan to begin a six-game road trip. Manitoba is set to practice today in Grand Rapids before taking on the Griffins tomorrow night at Van Andel Arena.
Note IV: All of which will give us plenty to talk about throughout the week on the Daily Dose of the Illegal Curve Hockey Show. Join us Monday to Friday at 3 PM CT on the IC YouTube channel and across our other social media platforms as we discuss all things Jets and Moose.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: ‘In the air’: Jets chat latest drama in Hellebuyck saga. While the team has done a good job of keeping their focus on the present, all that came to a screeching halt when Friedman broke the news on Saturday.
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Winnipeg Sun: Yager ready to fly with Jets. While he may not get that shot in St. Louis this evening it seems like only a matter of time before he’s ready to show what he’s got.
Winnipeg Free Press: Waters remain murky in unchartered Hellebuyck trade request territory. (Paywall). So much uncertainty in the air and quite a bit of BS in my opinion.
Winnipeg Free Press: Yager ready to fly with the Jets. (Paywall). Huge opportunity ahead for the 2023 first round pick if he can carry that AHL momentum into this NHL chance.
Winnipeg Free Press: Clay Stevenson credits therapeutic side of hockey in learning to live with mother’s suicide. (Paywall). Mike went 1-on-1 with the backup netminder to gain more insight into what’s underneath his mask.
Sportsnet: ‘Everybody’s waiting’: Jets in spotlight with Hellebuyck suspension nearing end. Jeff examines the uncertainty surrounding Connor Hellebuyck’s potential return on Friday, with Scott Arniel and Jets players acknowledging they’re still waiting for answers.
TSN: All eyes on Winnipeg as deadline with Hellebuyck’s suspension set to end Friday. Given that “all eyes” were supposed to be on Winnipeg for the Heritage Classic, the timing of Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension coming to an end on Friday couldn’t be much worse. Regardless of whether a trade gets done before then, the uncertainty surrounding his future will undoubtedly cast a pall over what was supposed to be a showcase weekend for Winnipeg.
Jets video:
TSN: Does Hellebuyck really want to return to the Jets? OverDrive host Bryan Hayes joins Jay Onrait in Harvey’s Hot Takes to discuss whether or not Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck legitimately wants to return to the team or if he’s using it as a power play to force the Jets to trade him.
TSN: Dreger on Hellebuyck saga: ‘Winnipeg remains 100% committed to trying to find a trade’. TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger details the latest in the Connor Hellebuyck saga, saying the star goaltender reached out to his teammates in Winnipeg about the potential of him re-joining the team and didn’t get much of a response. Dreger says the Jets remain ‘100% committed to trying to find a trade’.
TSN: Will Connor Hellebuyck physically return to the Winnipeg Jets organization? Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jamie McLennan are joined by TSN Hockey Insider Chris Johnston to discuss whether or not Connor Hellebuyck will return to Winnipeg after his suspension is lifted.
NHL Network: Discussing latest report that teams are calling on Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck. The NHL Now crew chats about the reports surrounding number 37.
Jets audio:
Sportsnet: 32 Thoughts. In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by delving into the latest surrounding Connor Hellebuyck as his team-ordered suspension comes to an end. We have Dave’s notes to give you the rundown. The full chat runs just over 13 minutes.
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