Note: The Jets were off on Monday after a very successful road trip which saw them pick up wins in back-to-back games against the Red Wings and Penguins. Today, they face another stiff test in the Avalanche as they take on a Western Conference team for the first time this season.
Note II: After today’s final buzzer between Winnipeg and Colorado, join the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we break down the game. We expect to get underway around 9:10 PM CT.
Note III: The Moose hit the ice on Monday for a practice as they prepare for their first road trip of the season. They hit the ice again for another practice today at 10:30 AM CT.
Note IV: Yesterday we announced a new chapter for Illegal Curve Hockey as we partnered with the Sick Media Network. Beginning October 13th, the Illegal Curve Hockey Show goes daily, Monday to Friday at 3 PM CT, while our Post-Game Show continues after every Jets game. Before that, we’ve still got one final Saturday show as we celebrate 18 years of Illegal Curve broadcasts, so be sure to join us.
Jets news:
Sportsnet: Five takeaways from the Winnipeg Jets’ opening week. Jeff wrote about the Jets being 2-0-1 through three games, with strong goaltending, special teams and depth leading the way. His five takeaways include: 1) Skinner-Stevenson tandem looks promising, 2) Björck is earning Arniel’s trust, 3) Special teams are clicking, 4) Depth scoring has stepped up, 5) Bauer has quickly made his mark.
Photo Credit: Colby Spence (Illegal Curve)
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets trending in right direction after picking up points in first three games. (Paywall). Similarly, Wieber gives you his assessment of how things are going for Winnipeg just three games into their season.
Jets video:
Sportsnet: Why net-front defence is important for teams looking to trade for Hellebuyck. Steve Valiquette joins Real Kyper and Bourne to discuss what makes a team a good fit for Connor Hellebuyck and unpack why net-front defence matters for the Winnipeg Jet.
Sportsnet: Would Jets need a goalie back in Hellebuyck deal with Sharks or Canes? NHL analyst Jonathan Davis joins FAN Hockey Show to discuss if he thinks the Sharks make sense in a trade for Connor Hellebuyck, and whether they’d need to send Yaroslav Askarov back in the deal, or dip into their young forward depth?
TSN: LeBrun on Oilers speculation: Hellebuyck is ‘not gonna play in Canada’. While some have speculated that the Edmonton Oilers could be a suitor for Winnipeg Jets star Connor Hellebuyck, TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun has thrown cold water on the goaltender joining the Oilers or any of Canada’s six other teams.
Jets prospect news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Moose goalie tandem off to hot start. (Paywall). Mike gives you an assessment of what’s going on with all the prospects across a number of leagues.
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