5+ hour, 56+ min ago (181+ words) The Jets end their four-game slide with a 5-2 win over the Predators which included some much needed secondary scoring. Crazy that Sportsnet did a feature on Jets backup goalie Thomas Milic and didn't spend any time on what Thomas did in the AHL or ECHL. Vlad Namestnikov was lucky to avoid serious injury as he was shaken up after this neutral zone collision but returned to the game and assisted on Cole Perfetti's goal. While they got secondary scoring from Nino Niederreiter and Cole Perfetti the top line continues to get it done as both Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor found the back of the net for Winnipeg. With the win the Jets improve to 13-10-0 and are just one point back of a wild card spot (with a game in hand). Dylan Samberg 3A Nino Niederreiter 2G Gabriel Vilardi 1G 1A Luke Schenn 2A Illegal…...

11+ hour, 15+ min ago (364+ words) The Moose conclude a six-game homestand with a pair of games this weekend against the Wolves. They won both games last week against Chicago and came into today having a 2-0-1 record against their bitter rival. No changes for the Moose who came into the game having won seven of eight games. Barlow " Zhilkin " JAD Lambert " Yager " Fagemo Di Giuseppe " Ford " Chibrikov Shaw " Gustafsson " Duehr Heinola " Clague Phillips " Bauer Sautner " Frisch Kale Clague opened the scoring in today's game with this roof shot. Isaak Phillips hits him with a great stretch pass after Clague came out of the penalty box.That's his fourth goal of the season. Nikita Chibrikov took a hard hit in the 1st. A penalty was called on the play. He would complete the game. Jets prospect Danny Zhilkin was flying this afternoon for the Moose. Not sure I…...

16+ hour, 15+ min ago (204+ words) Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games. Video Description: The Jets have had a November to forget and will wrap up the month on the road against the Predators having lost four straight games We spent two hours discussing all things about the NHL club of Winnipeg Topics: 1 " Jets lack of secondary scoring 2 " Is it time to distribute the wealth by breaking up top line? (10:36) 3 " Changing up the forward dynamic (21:29) 4 " When Neal Pionk is healthy, does Elias Salomonsson stay…...

18+ hour, 13+ min ago (265+ words) A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews. Last game preview I wrote it is not yet do or die time with 60 games remaining in the season but they dropped a tough one in Carolina last night losing 5-1 to the Hurricanes. Now they are lucky in that the entire league is bunched up so despite the fact that Winnipeg has gone 3-8-0 in their last 11 games they are just three points back of a playoff spot with two games in hand. The Predators are sitting last in the entire Western Conference although they are just four back of the Jets (with one more game played). They have won their last two games including last night in Chicago where they defeated the Hawks in regulation. Special teams is in favour of the visitors as Winnipeg has the 6th ranked PP vs Nashville's…...

21+ hour, 53+ min ago (363+ words) Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Nashville, 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 III: The Moose will be the appetizer as they take on the Wolves this afternoon in Winnipeg. Based on practice on Friday things are looking like they will be the same as they were in their last win this past Wednesday (seventh win in last eight games). Puck drop is at 2 PM CST. Note IV: The Jets have had a November to forget and will wrap up the month on the road against the Predators having lost four straight games. We will spend two hours on Saturday at 9 AM discussing all things Winnipeg Jets on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago (179+ words) The Jets continue to be unable to get any secondary scoring and the Hurricanes handed them the fourth straight loss which means Winnipeg are now 12-11-0-0. Jets goalie prospect Thomas Milic made his NHL debut. And right out of the gate Winnipeg let him get into the action as Carolina got out to a 6-0 shot advantage in the first eight minutes of the game. Trailing 1-0 the Jets tied things up in the middle frame with Mark Scheifele getting his team leading 13th of the season. Both teams had chances but the Hurricanes blew it open with two goals in 47 seconds. First from a guy born in Brandon (Jordan Mattinook) and Winnipeg (Seth Jarvis with his second of the game). And then Seth Jarvis completed it off with his hat trick goal to put the dagger in Winnipeg. Illegal Curve Post-Game Show: The…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago (211+ words) Moose look to keep rolling as they get set to conclude homestand against Wolves. As the Moose get healthier they reduced their roster sending Kevin Conley down to Norfolk. Everyone was present and accounted for with the exception of prospect Fabian Wagner who is banged up and was wearing a yellow, non-contact jersey last time we saw him at a full practice. In a positive development another prospect in Jacob Julien was a full participant for the first time in practice although based on line rushes he won't be making his pro debut quite yet. Projected lines & D pairs: Barlow " Zhilkin " JAD Lambert " Yager " Fagemo Di Giuseppe " Ford " Chibrikov Shaw " Gustafsson " Duehr Julien-Empey Heinola " Clague Phillips " Bauer Sautner " Frisch Anhorn Regarding prospect Fabian Wagner, head coach Mark Morrison indicated "Fabian is still a bit away here. He's taking a couple…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago (324+ words) One thing I'd like to clear up is I'd love nothing more than to play for the Winnipeg Jets." With that, prospect Brad Lambert spoke for the first time about the rumours that he had asked his agent to explore opportunities outside the organization. The 21-year-old addressed the speculation with me after practice in Winnipeg, making it clear his commitment to play for the Jets hasn't wavered. Lambert made the Jets out of training camp and scored his first NHL goal in his third game of the season. He appeared in four of Winnipeg's first 18 games before being assigned back to the AHL's Moose. Since returning to Manitoba, he has added one goal and one assist in six games. He reiterated that reaching the NHL with Winnipeg has been his priority since draft day. I've been working towards that for…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago (167+ words) A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews. It is not do or die time given there are still 60 games left in the season but it is U.S. Thanksgiving and Winnipeg do find themselves on the outside looking in when it comes to being in a playoff spot. They have a chance for a measure of revenge a week after the Hurricanes came to Manitoba and left with two points courtesy of their 4-3 win over the Jets. Starts at 3:30 PM CST. Hurricanes projected lines & D pairs: Svechnikov " Aho " Jarvis Ehlers " Stankoven " Blake Carrier " Staal " Martinook Hall " Jankowski " Robinson Gostisbehere " Chatfield Miller " Walker Nikishin " Nystrom Puck drop is at 4 PM CST. Be sure to head over to illegalcurve.com following the game for a recap of the action. You can join us on our YouTube channel for the Illegal Curve Post-Game…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago (310+ words) Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games. Note: The Jets practiced in Raleigh on Thursday as they looked to get things back on track after losing three straight games Puck drop is at 4 PM CST Note II: This evening, after the final buzzer sounds between Winnipeg and Carolina, 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 6:40 PM CST Note III: The Moose…...