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The Jets season is officially over but there was still plenty to discuss when it comes to the NHL club of Winnipeg. On Friday we heard from eight players who had plenty to say about a disappointing season which saw this team fall from the Presidents' Trophy winner to out of the playoffs.We will react to the comments made from them, cover the latest on the Moose who play their final pair of games of the regular season, provide a prospect update and more.Guest:Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press (joined for the first hour of the show)

It was a very difficult season for the Jets after going from Presidents' Trophy winner's to out of the playoffs. Reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck who had to have a knee procedure early in the season, came back and won gold with the US at the Olympics but didn't experience the same success with his NHL club. Big questions from him for this team based on his conversation with us today. 

Despite having back-to-back 90+ point seasons, it was a tough 2025-26 campaign as the Jets failed to reach the post-season. We heard from top Jets winger Kyle Connor after his exit meetings with the team.

It was his best year personally as a professional as Mark Scheifele got to the 100 point (and beyond) mark becoming the first Jets 2.0 player to do so but the team's lack of success was a major disappointment. He spoke today about the season and looked ahead to next year.

It was a tough year for Jets captain Adam Lowry who never quite got up-to-speed after offseason surgery put his training behind schedule. He was clearly not happy with how his season went personally or how it went for the team. He spoke about it today at end of season media availability.

The disappointment was palpable when we caught up with Jets top defenceman Josh Morrissey after his club failed to make the playoffs.

While it was his best year as a pro, Gabriel Vilardi was feeling the impact of his team not qualifying for the playoffs. He spoke about the year that was, the summer ahead, his willingness to play for Team Canada at the World Championship and more.

After being away from the game for over two years, Winnipegger Jonathan Toews just completed his first season back in the NHL where he played all 82 games. He spoke about achieving that milestone, playing in his home province, was asked about his future and more.

It was a disappointing conclusion to the 2025-26 season for the Jets. First player we spoke to on exit interview day was Cole Perfetti who spoke about the injury, the slow start of his season, the way the team played and more.

If that didn't sum up the season for the Jets as they get handled 6-1 by the Sharks to mercifully end the 2025-26 season. It means they will end the campaign having lost four straight game.

Jets lose 3-2 to the Avs which is not good for their playoff push which is especially tough given Nashville lost in regulation which means they remain five points back of the final wild card spot with just ten games remaining in the regular season.

The Jets kick off this short homestand with a 4-1 defeat of the Golden Knights in a must-win game. While they didn't gain any ground on the Predators for the final wild card spot as Nashville also won, they didn't lose any ground either. Of course with just 11 games left they are running out of runway trailing by five points.It was a milestone game for Mark Scheifele as he was playing in his 950th game in a Winnipeg Jets uniform. That matches Thomas Steen for the most games ever played in a Jets uniform in Winnipeg. He also got his fourth ever Gordie Howe hat trick with a goal, assist and a fight.

Eric Comrie and his white cage are unbeatable as he helps the Jets defeat the Rangers 3-2 in a shootout. That was his sixth straight victory since he switched over to a white cage. With the win they went 1-1-1 on this three-game road trip and get within three points of the second wild card spot.

The Jets showed some battle but not enough attention to detail as they let this one slip away with their failure to hold a 3rd period lead. The Penguins would go on to win the shootout and thus the game 5-4 over the Jets. Winnipeg drop to 0-1-1 on this three-game road trip in what was really a must-win game for Winnipeg.

Fresh off a demolishing at the hands of the Bruins, the Jets are in Pittsburgh for an afternoon contest against the Penguins before they conclude the road trip with another early contest in New York against the Rangers. We started off your Saturday with two hours of hockey talk on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show.

Going up against the team with the fewest home losses (regulation and extra time) you knew it wasn't going to be easy for the Jets to secure two points in Boston and they did not as the Bruins rolled them by a final score of 6-1. Winnipeg misses a prime opportunity to move within two points of the final wild card spot in the west.

The Jets battled back to get a point but the Preds take it in a shootout by a final score of 4-3. Tough to lose a point given the position of Winnipeg. They went 5-2-1 during this long eight-game homestand which has put them closer to a playoff spot.

The Jets sweep their back-to-back set this weekend with today's 3-2 win over the Blues. Eric Comrie was excellent making 29 saves on 31 shots as he won his fifth straight game for Winnipeg. Mark Scheifele & Kyle Connor get their 31st while Haydn Fleury gets his first ever with Winnipeg.

Just like everyone predicted as the Jets held the high-powered Avalanche to one goal and go on to win 3-1.

What a difference a week makes as the Jets were on a roll when we last went live on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show and today they have lost two straight with a monumental task of taking on two red-hot teams in the Avs and Blues. We will have plenty to discuss so join us for two hours of hockey talk.Topics:1) Should the Jets consider dealing their 2026 1st rounder for help next season? 2) Need to play Isak Rosen in the Jets top six3) Is Scott Arniel coaching for his job in final 18 games? 4) Getting some Moose guys/prospects in for a run of gamesGuests:Danielle Bain (TSN Jets) at 27:49 (Podcast) Martin Biron (Former NHLer, MSG Sabres analyst) at 1:25:55 (Podcast)

The Jets were chasing all game long until they weren't as the Rangers double them up by a final score of 6-3 (on 17 shots). While the playoffs aren't that far away two straight losses sure make it a more difficult prospect to catch the second and final wild card spot.

When you get outshot in a game 34-13 you know it probably was not your night. Despite scoring first the Jets were not able to match what the Ducks brought to this hockey game which they may end up ruing as had they won, combined with a Kraken regulation loss, they would have been just three back of the final wild card spot. Instead they remain five back. Big missed opportunity.

Josh Morrissey gave the Jets an OT victory over the Canucks. Winnipeg improves to 4-0-2 since the Olympic break.

The Jets are on a bit of a roll securing points in five straight games (3-0-2) including an impressive 4-1 win over the Lighting on the eve of the NHL Trade Deadline. It was a busy Thursday night as, in addition to the game, Winnipeg dealt Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn to Buffalo which was followed by dealing Tanner Pearson on Friday, also to the Sabres. We analyzed the moves made by the local NHL club, discuss the impact it will have on the NHL/AHL clubs of this province and more.Guests:Jeff Hamilton (Winnipeg Free Press) at 28:12Tyrel Bauer (Manitoba Moose) at 1:24:04

We heard from Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff following the conclusion of NHL Trade Deadline after he made two trades in the last two days both with the Sabres. On Thursday he sent Logan Stanley and Luke Schenn for a pair of players and two draft picks and today he sent Tanner Pearson to Buffalo for a 7th rounder in 2026. .

With Logan Stanley/Luke Schenn heading to Buffalo we heard today from Jets head coach Scott Arniel on the move, the players they are bringing in, his team's mentality for rest of the season, being a buyer vs a seller, Connor Hellebuyck and more.

For the first time since he won gold in Milan with Team USA at the Olympics we heard from Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck in a wide-ranging conversation which included Trade Deadline talk.

One of the top teams in the East came to Winnipeg and the Jets handed the Lightning an unexpected 4-1 loss as the home team played a complete game and got help across the board with this victory to run their points streak to five games (3-0-2).With it being the day before the NHL Trade Deadline, and with the team holding Luke Schenn and Logan Stanley out of the lineup for "roster management purposes, we discussed the possibility of them getting dealt and then the actual trade that saw them sent to the Sabres.

And with that goal Mark Scheifele becomes the first player to score 200 at Canada Life Centre and more importantly he gives the Jets a 3-2 win over the Hawks in OT.

For the third straight game and for the second straight time the Jets lose a game in extra time surrendering a point to a team they are chasing. As pointed out by Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press the Jets have now lost 10 of 11 games that go beyond regulation.

Sandwiched by Jets games on Friday and Sunday, this morning's edition of The IC Hockey Show looked back at Friday night v. ANA, preview Sunday v. SJS and delve deep into next Friday's NHL Trade Deadline

The Ducks complete the comeback defeating the Jets 5-4 in overtime as Winnipeg lets a winnable game slip away.

He had enough chances in regulation to find the back of the net but Cole Perfetti finally got it done which gave the Jets a 3-2 win in OT as they kick off the post-Olympic break with a win.

The Olympic break is winding down. We bring you two hours of hockey talk on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show getting you set for the Canada/USA Gold medal game and look ahead to the Jets re-starting after the Olympic break.

The Jets faint playoff dream took a big hit in the final game before the Olympic break after suffering a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Habs. Spend two hours with the Illegal Curve Hockey Show starting at 9 AM on Saturday as Ezra, Drew and Dave discuss all things to do about the NHL club of Winnipeg, look around the NHL and cover things doing with the AHL club of Manitoba.Topics:What might the Jets do with Jonathan Toews?What sort of returns might the Jets UFAs bring?Opportunity for the Jets draft picks to play final 20 gamesSeth Jarvis in over Mark ScheifeleMoose vs StarsGuests:Christian Aumel (680 CJOB) at 28:32 on podcastBrian Engblom (Lightning color analyst) at 1:28:49 on podcast

After playing an excellent 1st period the Jets slowed and the Canadiens took over and rolled to a 5-1 win as the Olympic break arrives which should put an end to any playoff talk.

While it was a heck of a game, it was the Stars that took it in OT by a final score of 4-3 over the Jets after Thomas Harley scored the game-winning goal. Connor Hellebuyck was rather upset and upon reviewing the video it appears to be because the strap came off his helmet and he likely expected the ref to blow the play dead.

The Jets were down by one heading into 3rd which all season long has been a recipe for disaster but not today in Florida. Winnipeg scores twice in final frame to win it 2-1. Eric Comrie excellent in the victory.

Video Description:The Jets will be midway through their trip in sunny, but cold, Florida when we hit the airwaves for two hours of hockey talk on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show. We will reflect on the game they played in Tampa, get you set up for the game in the afternoon against the Panthers and discuss Connor Hellebuyck's play, what they may do with Cole Perfetti and lineup decisions down the stretch.Guests:Sean Reynolds (Sportsnet) at 27:54 on podcastMichael Amato (Sportsnet) at 1:27:30 on podcast

The Jets hung with the Lightning for a bit but the best team in the East wins this one 3-1 to hand Winnipeg another loss. Tampa improves to 16-1-1 during their impressive run while Winnipeg drops to 21-25-7 on the season.

A big 2nd period propels the Jets to a win over the Devils as they kick off the road trip with a victory.

Four goals in the 3rd breaks open a 1-1 game between the Jets and Wings and results in a 5-1 win for Detroit over Winnipeg. Dear Mama

The Jets are looking to close out the homestand with a win against a very good Red Wings team on Saturday night. We get things started with two hours of Jets and Moose talk on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show.Guests:Trevor Thompson (Wings rink-side reporter) at 24:01Daniel Fink (Moose play-by-play voice) at 1:25:36

The Panthers scored twice in the shootout and take it 2-1 over the Jets. The home team did fight back to earn at least a point but they really cannot afford to be letting points slip away.

With a special teams win the Jets were able to get back on track defeating their Central Division rival Blues by a final score of 3-1. They improve to 4-2 in the second game of back-to-backs.

Lots of excitement in Manitoba for the Heritage Classic in October of 2026 when the Jets host the Canadiens. Before the game between Winnipeg and St. Louis at CLC we heard from Jets alumni captain Blake Wheeler and Habs alumni captain Mike Keane and learned who would be on the preliminary roster.

When the news stated to filter out about the Jets potentially being involved in next season's Heritage Classic it immediately spawned the conversation about who would be participating in the alumni game. It wasn't even confirmed until early December that they were in but that didn't stop the speculation.Worth noting that an alumni game wasn't even mentioned as potentially part of the festivities.This will be the third time Winnipeg has been involved and the second time they've hosted in Manitoba. Back in 2016 they played the Oilers with both an alumni game and a regular season contest. In 2019 when they took on the Flames in Regina it was just a regular season one.Today, the team the preliminary Jets alumni roster.

The Jets suffer their first loss in six games as the Hawks prevail in an emotional game for Jonathan Toews in his return to the Windy City. Chicago takes it 2-0.

Last season the Leafs ended the Jets win streak and today they do it again winning it in OT as the comeback to win. The four-game win streak is now a five- game points streak.

Two hours of Jets talk coming your way as we discuss the state of the NHL club of Winnipeg.

Guests: Jamie Thomas and Dave McCarthy.