Dave Minuk
@icdave.bsky.social
Editor of https://illegalcurve.com & analyst on the Illegal Curve Hockey & Post-Game Shows. Covering the NHL (Jets) & AHL (Moose).
Massive win by Manitoba knocking off Grand Rapids to hand AHL’s top team their first regulation loss of the season on the road.
Moose outshot them 18-7 in the final frame (overall 37-28) and win 3-2.
Impressive game by home team.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
Moose outshot them 18-7 in the final frame (overall 37-28) and win 3-2.
Impressive game by home team.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
January 25, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Massive win by Manitoba knocking off Grand Rapids to hand AHL’s top team their first regulation loss of the season on the road.
Moose outshot them 18-7 in the final frame (overall 37-28) and win 3-2.
Impressive game by home team.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
Moose outshot them 18-7 in the final frame (overall 37-28) and win 3-2.
Impressive game by home team.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
A late goal and it’s the Moose who get it as Jets prospect Brad Lambert puts home his fifth of the year to make it a 3-2 lead over the AHL leading Griffins with 27 seconds left in the 3rd.
Lots of good work by Phil Di Giuseppe to get the play into the Grand Rapids end.
Lots of good work by Phil Di Giuseppe to get the play into the Grand Rapids end.
January 25, 2026 at 11:05 PM
A late goal and it’s the Moose who get it as Jets prospect Brad Lambert puts home his fifth of the year to make it a 3-2 lead over the AHL leading Griffins with 27 seconds left in the 3rd.
Lots of good work by Phil Di Giuseppe to get the play into the Grand Rapids end.
Lots of good work by Phil Di Giuseppe to get the play into the Grand Rapids end.
Big goal for Jets prospect Danny Zhilkin who tied the game for the Moose with this sneaky backhand.
That’s his 8th goal of the season.
That’s his 8th goal of the season.
January 25, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Big goal for Jets prospect Danny Zhilkin who tied the game for the Moose with this sneaky backhand.
That’s his 8th goal of the season.
That’s his 8th goal of the season.
Jets prospect Jacob Julien in his first pro game here in Winnipeg leads the rush.
He gets it over to Brayden Yager who slides it across but the attempt to get it back to him = one too many passes and a dangerous chance goes amiss.
He gets it over to Brayden Yager who slides it across but the attempt to get it back to him = one too many passes and a dangerous chance goes amiss.
January 25, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Jets prospect Jacob Julien in his first pro game here in Winnipeg leads the rush.
He gets it over to Brayden Yager who slides it across but the attempt to get it back to him = one too many passes and a dangerous chance goes amiss.
He gets it over to Brayden Yager who slides it across but the attempt to get it back to him = one too many passes and a dangerous chance goes amiss.
A miscue by Ville Heinola at the blueline gives the Griffins a chance to go the other way.
It appeared Grand Rapids has taken a 2-1 lead but they wanted to review it.
After a quick look they call it a good goal by John Leonard just 55 seconds into the final frame.
It appeared Grand Rapids has taken a 2-1 lead but they wanted to review it.
After a quick look they call it a good goal by John Leonard just 55 seconds into the final frame.
January 25, 2026 at 10:11 PM
A miscue by Ville Heinola at the blueline gives the Griffins a chance to go the other way.
It appeared Grand Rapids has taken a 2-1 lead but they wanted to review it.
After a quick look they call it a good goal by John Leonard just 55 seconds into the final frame.
It appeared Grand Rapids has taken a 2-1 lead but they wanted to review it.
After a quick look they call it a good goal by John Leonard just 55 seconds into the final frame.
Jets prospect Nikita Chibrikov may not be a blocking specialist but this was a critical one with the Moose D pair having been on the ice for some time and needing a whistle.
January 25, 2026 at 9:40 PM
Jets prospect Nikita Chibrikov may not be a blocking specialist but this was a critical one with the Moose D pair having been on the ice for some time and needing a whistle.
This was a crazy sequence as Jets goalie prospect Domenic DiVincentiis was without his stick for some time (few minutes).
The Moose had possession and you’d think they’d try to get a whistle but play continued.
Griffins got a breakaway but he made a stop to keep the game tied.
The Moose had possession and you’d think they’d try to get a whistle but play continued.
Griffins got a breakaway but he made a stop to keep the game tied.
January 25, 2026 at 9:35 PM
This was a crazy sequence as Jets goalie prospect Domenic DiVincentiis was without his stick for some time (few minutes).
The Moose had possession and you’d think they’d try to get a whistle but play continued.
Griffins got a breakaway but he made a stop to keep the game tied.
The Moose had possession and you’d think they’d try to get a whistle but play continued.
Griffins got a breakaway but he made a stop to keep the game tied.
Late goal against allows the Griffins to tie the game.
Too many chances for Manitoba to give up to a team like Grand Rapids.
Too many chances for Manitoba to give up to a team like Grand Rapids.
January 25, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Late goal against allows the Griffins to tie the game.
Too many chances for Manitoba to give up to a team like Grand Rapids.
Too many chances for Manitoba to give up to a team like Grand Rapids.
Moose open the scoring in the 1st as Kale Clague gets a fortunate bounce off captain Mason Shaw to put the home team up 1-0.
That’s his 7th of the season with assists to Shaw and Isaak Phillips.
That’s his 7th of the season with assists to Shaw and Isaak Phillips.
January 25, 2026 at 9:29 PM
Moose open the scoring in the 1st as Kale Clague gets a fortunate bounce off captain Mason Shaw to put the home team up 1-0.
That’s his 7th of the season with assists to Shaw and Isaak Phillips.
That’s his 7th of the season with assists to Shaw and Isaak Phillips.
Reposted by Dave Minuk
Whether it's the "deep end of suckitude" or the "shallow pool of mediocrity" (copyright Drew) there was lots to discuss on yesterday's Illegal Curve Hockey Show.
Two hours of Jets/Moose talk along with Ez & @icdave.bsky.social
Watch/Listen: illegalcurve.com/1-24-26-ille...
Two hours of Jets/Moose talk along with Ez & @icdave.bsky.social
Watch/Listen: illegalcurve.com/1-24-26-ille...
1/24/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show
Guests: Trevor Thompson at 24:01 and Daniel Fink at 1:25:36
illegalcurve.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Whether it's the "deep end of suckitude" or the "shallow pool of mediocrity" (copyright Drew) there was lots to discuss on yesterday's Illegal Curve Hockey Show.
Two hours of Jets/Moose talk along with Ez & @icdave.bsky.social
Watch/Listen: illegalcurve.com/1-24-26-ille...
Two hours of Jets/Moose talk along with Ez & @icdave.bsky.social
Watch/Listen: illegalcurve.com/1-24-26-ille...
They gone.
If you’d like to see the Jets of tomorrow, today then let me know as we’ve got seats in the @illegalcurve.bsky.social Zone for you.
They take on the AHL-leading Griffins at 2 pm.
#AHL #MBMoose
They take on the AHL-leading Griffins at 2 pm.
#AHL #MBMoose
January 25, 2026 at 4:14 PM
They gone.
If you’d like to see the Jets of tomorrow, today then let me know as we’ve got seats in the @illegalcurve.bsky.social Zone for you.
They take on the AHL-leading Griffins at 2 pm.
#AHL #MBMoose
They take on the AHL-leading Griffins at 2 pm.
#AHL #MBMoose
January 25, 2026 at 3:08 PM
If you’d like to see the Jets of tomorrow, today then let me know as we’ve got seats in the @illegalcurve.bsky.social Zone for you.
They take on the AHL-leading Griffins at 2 pm.
#AHL #MBMoose
They take on the AHL-leading Griffins at 2 pm.
#AHL #MBMoose
Jets prospect Kieron Walton (2024 6th) with a power play goal and a nice primary assist in a Peterborough win.
He is 2nd in OHL points race with 61 (29G 32A).
Had 7 shots in the game which gives him 248 on season (59 more than next closest player who has played six more games).
He is 2nd in OHL points race with 61 (29G 32A).
Had 7 shots in the game which gives him 248 on season (59 more than next closest player who has played six more games).
January 25, 2026 at 7:22 AM
Jets prospect Kieron Walton (2024 6th) with a power play goal and a nice primary assist in a Peterborough win.
He is 2nd in OHL points race with 61 (29G 32A).
Had 7 shots in the game which gives him 248 on season (59 more than next closest player who has played six more games).
He is 2nd in OHL points race with 61 (29G 32A).
Had 7 shots in the game which gives him 248 on season (59 more than next closest player who has played six more games).
Reposted by Dave Minuk
Thanks very much for joining us on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after the Jets lost to the Wings.
@icdave.bsky.social working on the podcast.
Check out the game recap.
illegalcurve.com/detroit-red-...
@icdave.bsky.social working on the podcast.
Check out the game recap.
illegalcurve.com/detroit-red-...
Detroit Red Wings explode in third, cruise past Winnipeg Jets 5–1
Recap of the game.
illegalcurve.com
January 25, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Thanks very much for joining us on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after the Jets lost to the Wings.
@icdave.bsky.social working on the podcast.
Check out the game recap.
illegalcurve.com/detroit-red-...
@icdave.bsky.social working on the podcast.
Check out the game recap.
illegalcurve.com/detroit-red-...
Jets head coach Scott Arniel didn’t mince words in his post-game media availability
We are discussing on the IC Post-Game Show.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCwP...
We are discussing on the IC Post-Game Show.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCwP...
January 25, 2026 at 3:44 AM
Jets head coach Scott Arniel didn’t mince words in his post-game media availability
We are discussing on the IC Post-Game Show.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCwP...
We are discussing on the IC Post-Game Show.
Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCwP...
Reposted by Dave Minuk
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
Will give us plenty to discuss on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCwP...
Dear Mama
Will give us plenty to discuss on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCwP...
Illegal Curve Post-Game Show: Winnipeg Jets v. Detroirt Red Wings
YouTube video by Illegal Curve Hockey
www.youtube.com
January 25, 2026 at 2:57 AM
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
Will give us plenty to discuss on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCwP...
Dear Mama
Will give us plenty to discuss on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCwP...
Tonight is the 600th NHL game for Connor Hellebuyck
He was recognized during the TV timeout.
He was recognized during the TV timeout.
January 25, 2026 at 12:56 AM
Tonight is the 600th NHL game for Connor Hellebuyck
He was recognized during the TV timeout.
He was recognized during the TV timeout.
Simon Lundmark makes his NHL debut for the Lightning.
Great kid. Really glad to see the Jets draft pick getting his NHL shot.
Great kid. Really glad to see the Jets draft pick getting his NHL shot.
January 25, 2026 at 12:53 AM
Simon Lundmark makes his NHL debut for the Lightning.
Great kid. Really glad to see the Jets draft pick getting his NHL shot.
Great kid. Really glad to see the Jets draft pick getting his NHL shot.
I always knew there were a lot of Derek Meech and Darren Helm fans here in Manitoba but they are out in full strength with all the Wings jerseys in the crowd.😉
#NightmareonHelmStreet
#NightmareonHelmStreet
January 25, 2026 at 12:32 AM
I always knew there were a lot of Derek Meech and Darren Helm fans here in Manitoba but they are out in full strength with all the Wings jerseys in the crowd.😉
#NightmareonHelmStreet
#NightmareonHelmStreet
Reposted by Dave Minuk
Reposted by Dave Minuk
If you didn't join us live for this AM's Illegal Curve Hockey Show the podcast is now ready for download.
Two hours of Jets and Moose talk which included a visit from Manitoba play-by-play voice Daniel Fink and insight into the Wings from Trevor Thompson.
illegalcurve.com/1-24-26-ille...
Two hours of Jets and Moose talk which included a visit from Manitoba play-by-play voice Daniel Fink and insight into the Wings from Trevor Thompson.
illegalcurve.com/1-24-26-ille...
1/24/26 Illegal Curve Hockey Show
Guests: Trevor Thompson at 24:01 and Daniel Fink at 1:25:36
illegalcurve.com
January 24, 2026 at 6:17 PM
If you didn't join us live for this AM's Illegal Curve Hockey Show the podcast is now ready for download.
Two hours of Jets and Moose talk which included a visit from Manitoba play-by-play voice Daniel Fink and insight into the Wings from Trevor Thompson.
illegalcurve.com/1-24-26-ille...
Two hours of Jets and Moose talk which included a visit from Manitoba play-by-play voice Daniel Fink and insight into the Wings from Trevor Thompson.
illegalcurve.com/1-24-26-ille...
That shorthanded goal in the 3rd was costly as the Moose lose 2-1 to the AHL leading Griffins.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:38 AM
That shorthanded goal in the 3rd was costly as the Moose lose 2-1 to the AHL leading Griffins.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
Watching this play unfold on the Moose PP I was thinking to myself:
“self why are they playing this so casually?”
Seconds later we had an answer as the Griffins took a 2-1 lead shorthanded.
2 things:
Moose PP is not good (31st in AHL)
They have given up 3rd most shortys
“self why are they playing this so casually?”
Seconds later we had an answer as the Griffins took a 2-1 lead shorthanded.
2 things:
Moose PP is not good (31st in AHL)
They have given up 3rd most shortys
January 24, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Watching this play unfold on the Moose PP I was thinking to myself:
“self why are they playing this so casually?”
Seconds later we had an answer as the Griffins took a 2-1 lead shorthanded.
2 things:
Moose PP is not good (31st in AHL)
They have given up 3rd most shortys
“self why are they playing this so casually?”
Seconds later we had an answer as the Griffins took a 2-1 lead shorthanded.
2 things:
Moose PP is not good (31st in AHL)
They have given up 3rd most shortys