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)

The Jets rode a red-hot power play to their first win of the season, scoring three times with the man advantage before holding off a late Red Wings push for a 3-2 victory in Detroit. Kyle Connor scored twice, Cole Perfetti opened the scoring and Tyrel Bauer made his presence felt with his second NHL fight as Winnipeg improved to 1-0-1.Once the final buzzer sounded, the analysis began!Check out what Drew, Ezra and Dave had to say about the Jets’ 3-2 win over the Red Wings, including the key moments, standout performances and all the reaction from the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.

The Jets rode a red-hot power play to their first win of the season, scoring three times with the man advantage before holding off a late Red Wings push for a 3-2 victory in Detroit. Kyle Connor scored twice, Cole Perfetti opened the scoring and Tyrel Bauer made his presence felt with his second NHL fight as Winnipeg improved to 1-0-1. Once the final buzzer sounded, the analysis began! Check out what Drew, Ezra and Dave had to say about the Jets’ 3-2 win over the Red Wings, including the key moments, standout performances and all the reaction from the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.

Tyrel Bauer drops the gloves, special teams spark Winnipeg Jets to 3-2 win over Red Wings

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

Guests: Kelly Moore at 58:34 and Jeff O'Neill at 1:25:29.

11/8/25 Illegal Curve Hockey Show

Speedy Sharks edge disconnected Jets 2-1 as Winnipeg drops second straight

Jets road trip starts with 3-0 shutout loss to Kings, win streak ends

Winnipeg Jets going streaking defeating Penguins 5-2 to win third straight as prospect Brad Lambert gets first NHL goal

Guests: Danielle Bain at 28:33 and John Matisz at 1:26:38.

11/1/25 Illegal Curve Hockey Show

Winnipeg Jets points streak against Hawks hits 12 games (11-0-1) as they defeat Chicago 6-3

Winnipeg Jets comeback to win ninth straight against the Wild defeating them 4-3 in OT

Utah Mammoth score late to win 7th straight as they defeat the Winnipeg Jets 3-2

Guests: Dan Robertson at 26:09 and Cole Bagley at 1:27:35.

10/25/25 Illegal Curve Hockey Show

Winnipeg Jets get back to their winning ways holding off the Flames for a 5-3 win

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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