It’s the season premiere of the Illegal Curve Hockey Show, and we’re kicking off our 18th year talking hockey in Winnipeg.With Jets training camp right around the corner, we’ll get you caught up on everything we’ve seen and heard from the informal skates at Hockey For All Centre, including the familiar faces already back in town, the new additions settling in and the prospects getting ready for their weekend in Quebec.We’ll also dive into the latest surrounding Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request, what it could mean for the Jets, and what to watch as the club turns its attention toward training camp and the 2026-27 season.Danielle Bain of TSN joined us midway through the show.

It’s the season premiere of the Illegal Curve Hockey Show, and we’re kicking off our 18th year talking hockey in Winnipeg. With Jets training camp right around the corner, we’ll get you caught up on everything we’ve seen and heard from the informal skates at Hockey For All Centre, including the familiar faces already back in town, the new additions settling in and the prospects getting ready for their weekend in Quebec. We’ll also dive into the latest surrounding Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request, what it could mean for the Jets, and what to watch as the club turns its attention toward training camp and the 2026-27 season. Danielle Bain of TSN joined us midway through the show.

9/12/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show (Season Premiere)

With training camp all wrapped up following Friday night’s exhibition game against the Avalanche, the Jets will spend a few days in Colorado team building.Join us for two hours starting at 9 AM CT on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show as we reflect on the last nine days of training camp, cover the roster battles, look at final camp cuts, discuss the NHL announcing that Jets statistics will include both iterations of the franchise, get into the latest regarding Connor Hellebuyck and much more.Jeff Hamilton, of the Canadian Press and who is also covering the Jets for Sportsnet joined us at 29:04.

With training camp all wrapped up following Friday night’s exhibition game against the Avalanche, the Jets will spend a few days in Colorado team building. Join us for two hours starting at 9 AM CT on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show as we reflect on the last nine days of training camp, cover the roster battles, look at final camp cuts, discuss the NHL announcing that Jets statistics will include both iterations of the franchise, get into the latest regarding Connor Hellebuyck and much more. Jeff Hamilton, of the Canadian Press and who is also covering the Jets for Sportsnet joined us at 29:04.

9/26/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show

While he wants to focus on hockey the topic of conversation with Jets centre Mark Scheifele was all about Connor Hellebuyck.

While he wants to focus on hockey the topic of conversation with Jets centre Mark Scheifele was all about Connor Hellebuyck.

Day 1 of Winnipeg Jets training camp: Mark Scheifele media availability

The Jets have played their first game of the season, blowing a late third-period lead to the Bruins before ultimately falling 4-3 in an exciting overtime finish. We shared some more thoughts on the season opener, look ahead to the two-game road trip out east that begins Sunday in Detroit, discuss the NHL debuts of Tyrel Bauer and Viggo Björck, and preview this afternoon’s Moose and Wolves season opener in Winnipeg.Guest: Jets team reporter Jamie Thomas at 58:40

The Jets have played their first game of the season, blowing a late third-period lead to the Bruins before ultimately falling 4-3 in an exciting overtime finish. We shared some more thoughts on the season opener, look ahead to the two-game road trip out east that begins Sunday in Detroit, discuss the NHL debuts of Tyrel Bauer and Viggo Björck, and preview this afternoon’s Moose and Wolves season opener in Winnipeg. Guest: Jets team reporter Jamie Thomas at 58:40

10/3/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show

On Manitoba Moose production day, we caught up with Jets goalie prospect Thomas Milic as he prepares for his fourth pro season. He reflects on his NHL debut and Manitoba’s playoff run, discusses the people helping him develop, including Stuart Skinner, Drew MacIntyre and Wade Flaherty, and talks about helping new teammates settle in and what it would mean to see Tyrel Bauer make his NHL debut.Topics:1) How was his summer? (:20)2) Impact of last season on his summer training? (:36)3) Did he make any changes this summer? (1:08)4) Conversations with Moose goalie coach Drew MacIntyre over summer (1:29)5) Making his NHL debut (1:46)6) The jump from the AHL to the NHL (2:25)7) What the playoff experience did for him? (3:03)8) How much fun was it? (3:52)9) He and Domenic DiVincentiis pushing each other (4:31)10) Learning from Stuart Skinner during training camp (4:58)11) What\'s it like when Skinner asks him questions? (5:48)12) What makes Wade Flaherty such a good goalie coach? (6:21)13) Helping the young guys get acclimatized to the city/organization (7:32)14) What it would mean to see Tyrel Bauer make his NHL debut! (8:35)15) Becoming comfortable in Winnipeg (9:42)

On Manitoba Moose production day, we caught up with Jets goalie prospect Thomas Milic as he prepares for his fourth pro season. He reflects on his NHL debut and Manitoba’s playoff run, discusses the people helping him develop, including Stuart Skinner, Drew MacIntyre and Wade Flaherty, and talks about helping new teammates settle in and what it would mean to see Tyrel Bauer make his NHL debut. Topics: 1) How was his summer? (:20) 2) Impact of last season on his summer training? (:36) 3) Did he make any changes this summer? (1:08) 4) Conversations with Moose goalie coach Drew MacIntyre over summer (1:29) 5) Making his NHL debut (1:46) 6) The jump from the AHL to the NHL (2:25) 7) What the playoff experience did for him? (3:03) 8) How much fun was it? (3:52) 9) He and Domenic DiVincentiis pushing each other (4:31) 10) Learning from Stuart Skinner during training camp (4:58) 11) What\'s it like when Skinner asks him questions? (5:48) 12) What makes Wade Flaherty such a good goalie coach? (6:21) 13) Helping the young guys get acclimatized to the city/organization (7:32) 14) What it would mean to see Tyrel Bauer make his NHL debut! (8:35) 15) Becoming comfortable in Winnipeg (9:42)

Extended Minuk Moose Minute with Jets goalie prospect Thomas Milic

Guests: Jesse Pollock at 26:39 and Craig Button at 1:28:11.

1/10/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show

Winnipeg Jets snap their 11-game slide with a decisive 5–1 win over the L.A. Kings

Winnipeg Jets woes continue as they blow another lead to lose 4-3 to Oilers (winless in 11)

Another one goal loss for Jets as Golden Knights win 4-3 in OT; Winnipeg winless streak at 10 (0-6-4)

Hear from the Jets GM as he reflects on the first half of the season and looks ahead for his club.

Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff midseason media availability

Hapless special teams contribute to Jets’ ninth straight winless game (0-6-3) as Senators take it 4-2

Guests: Mitchell Clinton at 28:20 and Adam Kimelman at 1:26:36.

1/3/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show

Winnipeg Jets suffer most disheartening loss of season, blowing multiple leads, losing 6-5 to Leafs

Late push fails as Jets’ season slips further in 2–1 loss to Detroit

Jets’ six-game slide (0-3-3) continues with 3–1 loss to Oilers, Winnipeg tied for last in NHL

The Illegal Curve Hockey Show airs Saturdays mornings while the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show goes live after every Jets game. Our goal is provide comprehensive coverage of the Winnipeg Jets & Manitoba Moose

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The Illegal Curve Hockey Show airs Saturdays mornings while the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show goes live after every Jets game. Our goal is provide comprehensive coverage of the Winnipeg Jets &amp; Manitoba Moose

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