Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 21, 2026 A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.

Start off your morning with all the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news, notes and video.

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Manitoba Moose Playoff Practice Report First skate of the 2025-26 post-season took place at HFAC.

We had Zach Nolan down at HFAC covering the first day of Manitoba Moose playoffs.

Check out today's Playoff Practice Report.

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Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: GM Kevin Cheveldayoff The end of season media avail with the Jets General Manager.

After a disappointing season Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke for close to 40 minutes as he covered missing the playoffs, perception of the team, injecting youth, offseason moves not hitting and much more.

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Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Head coach Scott Arniel The end of season media avail with the Jets bench boss.

Jets head coach Scott Arniel spent approximately 35 minutes this morning discussing the state of his Winnipeg Jets hockey team.

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Latest injury update on Winnipeg Jets Elias Salomonsson & Nikitai Chibrikov Before they can be sent down to the Moose the pair continue to be evaluated.

Latest injury update on Winnipeg Jets Elias Salomonsson & Nikitai Chibrikov

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Gabriel Vilardi to play for Canada at the World Championship He said on Friday he would go if asked and it looks like he'll be heading to Switzerland as per his head coach.

Gabriel Vilardi to play for Canada at the World Championship

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A big day of media ahead with Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel & GM Kevin Cheveldayoff holding end of season media availabilities.

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Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 20, 2026 A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.

It's gonna be a busy day as we will hear from Jets head coach Scott Arniel at 10:30 and then GM Kevin Cheveldayoff at 11:30. We will have it all covered.

We will also have Moose practice covered as they begin their playoff prep.

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Ville Heinola to play for Finland at the World Championship He wraps up what is likely his final season in Winnipeg with a chance to play for his country.

Ville Heinola to play for Finland at the World Championship

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4/18/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show Guest: Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press.

There was plenty to talk about in our first Illegal Curve Hockey Show after the Jets season concluded.

Drew & @icdave welcomed @wiebesworld.bsky.social for the first hour of the show. We talked Hellebuyck, Toews, Scheifele, Connor and more.

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Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 19, 2026 A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.

Jets players exit meetings were Friday. We expect to hear from coach Scott Arniel & GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on Monday.

After the Moose rolled the Wild in their regular season finale, the AHL club of Manitoba learned their playoff opponent.

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Manitoba Moose first round playoff series with Milwaukee Admirals set Three games (if necessary) will be played in Winnipeg.

Manitoba Moose first round playoff series with Milwaukee Admirals set

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Moose end the regular season with a big 6-1 win over Wild.

Parker Ford 1G 2A
Colby Barlow 2G (first multi goal game)
Lucas Wahlin (first pro goal)
Phil Di Giuseppe (400 AHL game, 1G 1A)

Manitoba outshot Iowa 28-6 in final 40 minutes.

Recap to follow on illegalcurve.com

Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele & Dylan DeMelo will play for Team Canada at World Championship Pair of Ontario kids heading to Switzerland next month to represent their country.

Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele & Dylan DeMelo will play for Team Canada at World Championship

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Winnipeg Jets loan prospects Brad Lambert & Brayden Yager to Moose for playoffs Two of the four prospects available have been returned to the AHL club.

Jets loan prospects Brad Lambert & Brayden Yager to Moose for playoffs

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Winnipeg Jets extend Cole Koepke on a two-year deal The Minnesotan will stay in Winnipeg after signing last summer as a UFA.

Jets extend Cole Koepke on a two-year deal

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Winnipeg Jets prospect Sascha Boumedienne (2025 1st) has committed to Ohio State The Swedish prospect is heading

Jets prospect Sascha Boumedienne (2025 1st) has committed to Ohio State.

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It was a whirlwind two hours on this morning's Illegal Curve Hockey Show as we had so much to discuss following Winnipeg Jets exit meetings.

And we had @wiebesworld.bsky.social join us for the first hour so it was a great trip to the buffet!

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4/18/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show YouTube video by Illegal Curve Hockey

The Jets season is officially over but there is still plenty to discuss when it comes to the NHL club of Winnipeg.

We will spend the next two hours on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show discussing all things Jets.

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Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers: Today’s Hockey Headlines | Apr 18, 2026 A daily roundup of Jets, Moose coverage — all the pro hockey news that matters in Manitoba and beyond.

Begin your day with all the latest Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose and prospect news and notes.

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Manitoba Moose take late lead, surrender it before shootout loss to Wild Recap of the game.

Moose take late lead, surrender it before shootout loss to Wild

Check out the game recap from @icdave.bsky.social

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Not yet fishing season here in Manitoba but am excited for this collaboration we are doing with Mike from Element Custom Baits and @illegalcurve.bsky.social

4/18/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show YouTube video by Illegal Curve Hockey

Less than 12 hours from now we want you to join us on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show.

Two hours of Jets talk as Ez, Drew and @icdave.bsky.social reflect on all that happened at locker clean out day in Winnipeg.

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We switch our focus from the NHL to the AHL as the Moose go for a big win and a chance to move into 3rd with a win over the Wild in Iowa.

@icdave.bsky.social will have it all covered for illegalcurve.com

Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Connor Hellebuyck The reigning Hart Trophy winner shared his thoughts after a very disappointing season.

The last Jets media availability of the day was with Connor Hellebuyck who had plenty to say.

Give it a watch here.

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Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Kyle Connor Despite having back-to-back 90+ point seasons, it was a tough 2025-26 campaign as the Jets failed to reach the post-season.

Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Kyle Connor

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Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Mark Scheifele Despite having his best year as a pro, it was a tough year for the team. We heard from no. 55 at the end of season avails.

Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Mark Scheifele

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Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Adam Lowry The captain had plenty to say after a tough season both individually and for his team.

Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Adam Lowry

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Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Josh Morrissey Lots of dissap

Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Josh Morrissey

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Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Gabriel Vilardi Despite it being his best year as a pro, lots of disappointment given how the year ended for the team.

Winnipeg Jets end of season media availability: Gabriel Vilardi

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