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Editor of https://illegalcurve.com & analyst on the Illegal Curve Hockey & Post-Game Shows. Covering the NHL (Jets) & AHL (Moose).

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Illegal Curve Post-Game Show: Winnipeg Jets v. Vancouver Canucks YouTube video by Illegal Curve Hockey

Stop us if you’ve heard this a lot lately but the Jets are heading to OT for the 1000th time in a row.

Gabriel Vilardi’s 24th tied the game in the 3rd and this one will need extra time.

Join us after the final buzzer on the IC Post-Game Show.

www.youtube.com/live/0QlChD3...

08.03.2026 02:37 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Gabriel Vilardi wasn’t happy with himself after we spoke to him the other day.

That goal should put a smile on his face.

It’s his 24th of the season.

08.03.2026 02:30 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Heads up by Jonathan Toews ensuring there was a penalty called before he retaliated on DeMelo’s behalf.

#NHLJets

08.03.2026 02:26 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Am I crazy in thinking the Sportnet broadcast is quiet and then it seems like they are cranking it to top volume?

#NHLJets

08.03.2026 02:18 👍 7 🔁 0 💬 3 📌 0

No excuses for the Jets to start the 3rd period against this Canucks team by giving up a goal that easily.

Which team played last night?

Hint: not the home team.

#NHLJets

08.03.2026 02:07 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Mark Scheifele with his 30th goal of the season.

Fifth time in his career he’s gotten to that mark.

08.03.2026 01:44 👍 10 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Jets buzzing with a flurry of chances in the middle frame but still cannot get one into the back of the Canucks net.

08.03.2026 01:23 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Morgan Barron gonna be seeing that one in his nightmares.

08.03.2026 01:15 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Illegal Curve Post-Game Show: Winnipeg Jets v. Vancouver Canucks YouTube video by Illegal Curve Hockey

Time for some Saturday night hockey as the Jets, along with some new faces, take on the Canucks.

After the final buzzer we want you to join the boys on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.

Be part of the discussion.

Watch: www.youtube.com/live/0QlChD3...

08.03.2026 00:04 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Have to say it’s weird watching a 27 skating in a Jets jersey again.

#NHLJets

08.03.2026 00:23 👍 6 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Left-shot D Jacob Bryson’s answer to playing on his off side in Buffalo reminded me of a story Nate Schmidt told me when he joined Washington and the left side was loaded.

To stick in the NHL he adapted. Sounds like Jacob has a similar mentality.

Watch: illegalcurve.com/game-62-winn...

07.03.2026 23:01 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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After spending 6 seasons (mostly) with the Sabres & 7 total with organization, Jacob Bryson has yet to play a playoff game.

Buffalo is poised to end its long playoff drought — just as he moves on.

He spoke about that but also his new opportunity.

Watch: illegalcurve.com/game-62-winn...

07.03.2026 22:46 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Newest Jets defenceman Jacob Bryson spoke about players he knows in the Winnipeg organization.

He played in Buffalo with Eric Comrie and Colin Miller.

The London product also skates in the summer with Dylan DeMelo.

Watch: illegalcurve.com/game-62-winn...

07.03.2026 22:29 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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“I think I build my game around my skating and smartness. I think I’m a goal scorer. I have a pretty good stick on the forecheck to break up plays and create offense out of that…”

Jets prospect Isak Rosén asked about his game and his strengths.

Watch: illegalcurve.com/game-62-winn...

07.03.2026 20:43 👍 8 🔁 0 💬 2 📌 0

You’re most welcome.

07.03.2026 20:32 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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“It’s a dream to hear that…it’s a real good opportunity for me and I’m thankful for that opportunity and I’m going to do my best to make the best of it.”

Isak Rosén on opportunity ahead of him after GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said he’s gonna be up with big club.

Watch: illegalcurve.com/game-62-winn...

07.03.2026 20:30 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

You on a line with Nyquist and Toews.

07.03.2026 20:30 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Isak Rosén asked how familiar he is with his Jets teammates.

He played World Junior with Elias Salomonsson, was a teammate with Eric Comrie when he was with Buffalo organization & of course Jacob Bryson, who was traded with him.

Said everyone is welcoming.

Watch: illegalcurve.com/game-62-winn...

07.03.2026 20:24 👍 7 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0
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Jets moves on Trade Deadline Day confirm Moose playoff-eligible players, leave Winnipeg with three recalls The AHL club has a clearer picture of who they'll have for a playoff run.

On Friday we learned which players who had or were playing for the Jets would be eligible for a potential Moose playoff run.

We also learned that they will have 3 spots left for a recall.

So which three players end up being recalled if you had a guess?

illegalcurve.com/jets-moves-o...

07.03.2026 19:27 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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3/7/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show Guests: Jeff Hamilton at 28:12 and Tyrel Bauer at 1:24:04.

It was an incredibly busy morning on today's Illegal Curve Hockey Show filled with two hours of Jets and Moose talk which included plenty of Trade Deadline Day reflections.

Guests: Jeff Hamilton & Tyrel Bauer of the @manitobamoose.bsky.social

Podcast: illegalcurve.com/3-7-26-illeg...

07.03.2026 19:23 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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The trade deadline is yesterday's news (somewhat) and today the focus changes back to a game day with Winnipeg welcoming Vancouver to town.

Following morning skate we head into the Matt Frost Media Centre to hear from Jets head coach Scott Arniel.

Watch: illegalcurve.com/game-62-winn...

07.03.2026 18:50 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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First media availability with Winnipeg Jets forward Isak Rosén

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07.03.2026 17:58 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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First media availability with newly acquired Winnipeg Jets defenceman Jacob Bryson

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07.03.2026 18:26 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Illegal Curve Hockey Show -- March 7, 2026 (Trade Deadline Recap) YouTube video by Illegal Curve Hockey

Time to put on your 🫎 as we talk Moose with defenceman Tyrel Bauer.

It’s his bobblehead game on Sunday.

He was also just mentioned by GM Kevin Cheveldayoff as someone he’d like to see get an NHL game.

www.youtube.com/live/WuqV_Qq...

07.03.2026 16:30 👍 5 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
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Illegal Curve Hockey Show -- March 7, 2026 (Trade Deadline Recap) YouTube video by Illegal Curve Hockey

The IC Hockey Show is LIVE!

Two hours of #NHLJets discussions coming your way via the beautiful brains of the boys.

Today's guests:
Jeff Hamilton and Manitoba Moose D Tyrel Bauer.

Watch/Chat: www.youtube.com/live/WuqV_Qq...

07.03.2026 15:13 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Manitoba Moose kick off quick two-game homestand with 3-2 win over the Toronto Marlies Recap of the game.

Moose kick off quick two-game homestand with 3-2 win over the Marlies.

illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...

07.03.2026 06:48 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Two primary assists for Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) who was named 1st Star of the Game in Flint’s win.

He’s up to 69 points (34G 35A) in 54 games.

07.03.2026 06:13 👍 5 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
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Jets prospect Owen Martin (2025 3rd) found the back of the net scoring the only goal of the game for Spokane.

It was his 22nd of the year as he gets his eighth goal in the last eight games.

The Manitoban has been on a heater putting up 18 points (8G 10A) in the last ten games.

07.03.2026 06:03 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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And the Moose take it 3-2 as they defeat the Marlies to take the first game of this two-game set.

Next game is Tyrel Bauer bobblehead on Sunday. Hopefully the Alberta product is joining us tomorrow on the IC Hockey Show.

Post-game recap to follow on illegalcurve.com

07.03.2026 03:38 👍 11 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 1
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Phil Di Giuseppe comes this close to adding an insurance marker for the Moose.

07.03.2026 03:33 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0