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).
It was a hat trick of assists for Jets prospect Owen Martin (2025 3rd) who had three primary assists for Spokane.
The Oakbank, Manitoba product is riding a three-game points streak.
The Oakbank, Manitoba product is riding a three-game points streak.
February 5, 2026 at 6:06 AM
It was a hat trick of assists for Jets prospect Owen Martin (2025 3rd) who had three primary assists for Spokane.
The Oakbank, Manitoba product is riding a three-game points streak.
The Oakbank, Manitoba product is riding a three-game points streak.
Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) followed up his five point (2G 3A) night last game with a 3G performance for Flint this evening.
He got the GWG plus two empty netters to get him to 25 goals on season.
His 54 points (25G 29A) in 42 games puts him 18th in OHL points race.
He got the GWG plus two empty netters to get him to 25 goals on season.
His 54 points (25G 29A) in 42 games puts him 18th in OHL points race.
February 5, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) followed up his five point (2G 3A) night last game with a 3G performance for Flint this evening.
He got the GWG plus two empty netters to get him to 25 goals on season.
His 54 points (25G 29A) in 42 games puts him 18th in OHL points race.
He got the GWG plus two empty netters to get him to 25 goals on season.
His 54 points (25G 29A) in 42 games puts him 18th in OHL points race.
Big thanks to one of our viewers who stepped up with a donation to the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society.
Our show hadn’t even been over for more than a few minutes before they stepped up.
Credit to Ez who wanted to do some good on our 17th Anniversary of @illegalcurve.bsky.social Show.
Our show hadn’t even been over for more than a few minutes before they stepped up.
Credit to Ez who wanted to do some good on our 17th Anniversary of @illegalcurve.bsky.social Show.
February 5, 2026 at 5:11 AM
Big thanks to one of our viewers who stepped up with a donation to the Manitoba Down Syndrome Society.
Our show hadn’t even been over for more than a few minutes before they stepped up.
Credit to Ez who wanted to do some good on our 17th Anniversary of @illegalcurve.bsky.social Show.
Our show hadn’t even been over for more than a few minutes before they stepped up.
Credit to Ez who wanted to do some good on our 17th Anniversary of @illegalcurve.bsky.social Show.
Jets may want to burn the tape of the last goal against if they are trying to increase trade value.
February 5, 2026 at 2:30 AM
Jets may want to burn the tape of the last goal against if they are trying to increase trade value.
This seems not good.
February 5, 2026 at 1:39 AM
This seems not good.
And just like that it’s 3-1.
Dear Mama.
What a goal by Lane Hutson.
Dear Mama.
What a goal by Lane Hutson.
February 5, 2026 at 1:28 AM
And just like that it’s 3-1.
Dear Mama.
What a goal by Lane Hutson.
Dear Mama.
What a goal by Lane Hutson.
They didn’t but it led to a defensive zone draw which Winnipeg lost and the visitors take a 2-1 lead.
February 5, 2026 at 1:27 AM
They didn’t but it led to a defensive zone draw which Winnipeg lost and the visitors take a 2-1 lead.
Poor D by the Jets (I’d say the home team but there are a lot of Habs fans here) which gives Montreal a golden chance to take the lead.
February 5, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Poor D by the Jets (I’d say the home team but there are a lot of Habs fans here) which gives Montreal a golden chance to take the lead.
Winnipeg sports broadcaster Peter Young honoured by the Jets.
He passed away at the age of 79.
He passed away at the age of 79.
February 5, 2026 at 1:02 AM
Winnipeg sports broadcaster Peter Young honoured by the Jets.
He passed away at the age of 79.
He passed away at the age of 79.
Only in Winnipeg do the snow plows merit a video tribute.
February 5, 2026 at 12:54 AM
Only in Winnipeg do the snow plows merit a video tribute.
Jets have come out on fire to start the 1st period and hold a 7-0 shot edge.
The seventh shot was a goal by Kyle Connor who gets his 25th of the season.
That’s the ninth straight season 81 has hit the 25 goal mark. He’s done that in every single season he’s played a full one.
The seventh shot was a goal by Kyle Connor who gets his 25th of the season.
That’s the ninth straight season 81 has hit the 25 goal mark. He’s done that in every single season he’s played a full one.
February 5, 2026 at 12:51 AM
Jets have come out on fire to start the 1st period and hold a 7-0 shot edge.
The seventh shot was a goal by Kyle Connor who gets his 25th of the season.
That’s the ninth straight season 81 has hit the 25 goal mark. He’s done that in every single season he’s played a full one.
The seventh shot was a goal by Kyle Connor who gets his 25th of the season.
That’s the ninth straight season 81 has hit the 25 goal mark. He’s done that in every single season he’s played a full one.
The Jets honoured Caden Fine, Cameron Casorso and JJ Wright before the game after they tragically lost their young lives in a motor vehicle accident.
February 5, 2026 at 12:50 AM
The Jets honoured Caden Fine, Cameron Casorso and JJ Wright before the game after they tragically lost their young lives in a motor vehicle accident.
Four Jets are heading to Italy for the Winter Olympics:
USA: Connor Hellebuyck & Kyle Connor
Switzerland: Nino Niederreiter
Canada: Josh Morrissey
Huge applause for 44 (and the others) but mostly for the Calgarian. #NHLJets
USA: Connor Hellebuyck & Kyle Connor
Switzerland: Nino Niederreiter
Canada: Josh Morrissey
Huge applause for 44 (and the others) but mostly for the Calgarian. #NHLJets
February 5, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Four Jets are heading to Italy for the Winter Olympics:
USA: Connor Hellebuyck & Kyle Connor
Switzerland: Nino Niederreiter
Canada: Josh Morrissey
Huge applause for 44 (and the others) but mostly for the Calgarian. #NHLJets
USA: Connor Hellebuyck & Kyle Connor
Switzerland: Nino Niederreiter
Canada: Josh Morrissey
Huge applause for 44 (and the others) but mostly for the Calgarian. #NHLJets
Last morning skate for the Jets before the Olympic break as they get set to take on the Habs.
They look like they’ll be sticking with the same lineup.
Pre-Game Report: illegalcurve.com/game-56-winn...
They look like they’ll be sticking with the same lineup.
Pre-Game Report: illegalcurve.com/game-56-winn...
February 4, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Last morning skate for the Jets before the Olympic break as they get set to take on the Habs.
They look like they’ll be sticking with the same lineup.
Pre-Game Report: illegalcurve.com/game-56-winn...
They look like they’ll be sticking with the same lineup.
Pre-Game Report: illegalcurve.com/game-56-winn...
Good insight from Jets prospect Colby Barlow on how he’s adjusting to playing in a man’s league like the AHL from junior.
Watch: illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...
Watch: illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...
February 4, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Good insight from Jets prospect Colby Barlow on how he’s adjusting to playing in a man’s league like the AHL from junior.
Watch: illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...
Watch: illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...
“I think just being stronger on the puck. Puck battles along the boards. I think my wall works gotten a lot better from the start of the year….skating with the puck more. Having more confidence”
Jets prospect Colby Barlow, in first year, on what’s improved.
Watch: illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...
Jets prospect Colby Barlow, in first year, on what’s improved.
Watch: illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...
February 4, 2026 at 2:25 AM
“I think just being stronger on the puck. Puck battles along the boards. I think my wall works gotten a lot better from the start of the year….skating with the puck more. Having more confidence”
Jets prospect Colby Barlow, in first year, on what’s improved.
Watch: illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...
Jets prospect Colby Barlow, in first year, on what’s improved.
Watch: illegalcurve.com/manitoba-moo...
Not sure if Jets goalie prospect Domenic DiVincentiis has been seeing the upsurge in goalie fights but he is taking some tips from Moose pugilist Tyson Empey after practice.
Lots of non-fighting related tidbits ahead of Manitoba’s trip to Texas to come on illegalcurve.com
Lots of non-fighting related tidbits ahead of Manitoba’s trip to Texas to come on illegalcurve.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Not sure if Jets goalie prospect Domenic DiVincentiis has been seeing the upsurge in goalie fights but he is taking some tips from Moose pugilist Tyson Empey after practice.
Lots of non-fighting related tidbits ahead of Manitoba’s trip to Texas to come on illegalcurve.com
Lots of non-fighting related tidbits ahead of Manitoba’s trip to Texas to come on illegalcurve.com
Moose are on the ice for the final practice in Winnipeg before heading to Texas ahead of the last two games before the AHL All-Star break.
Plenty to come in the Practice Report on illegalcurve.com so stay tuned.
Plenty to come in the Practice Report on illegalcurve.com so stay tuned.
February 3, 2026 at 4:43 PM
Moose are on the ice for the final practice in Winnipeg before heading to Texas ahead of the last two games before the AHL All-Star break.
Plenty to come in the Practice Report on illegalcurve.com so stay tuned.
Plenty to come in the Practice Report on illegalcurve.com so stay tuned.
Just like everyone predicted a Logan Stanley goal at 6 on 5 with under two minutes sends this game to OT.
After the final buzzer join the boys on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show to discuss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx_5...
After the final buzzer join the boys on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show to discuss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx_5...
February 3, 2026 at 4:06 AM
Just like everyone predicted a Logan Stanley goal at 6 on 5 with under two minutes sends this game to OT.
After the final buzzer join the boys on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show to discuss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx_5...
After the final buzzer join the boys on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show to discuss.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rx_5...
Luke Schenn vs Mikko Rantanen = predictable outcome.
February 3, 2026 at 3:51 AM
Luke Schenn vs Mikko Rantanen = predictable outcome.
The captain gonna be rueing missing this chance to put his team up by one in the 3rd.
Great pass by Cole Perfetti who is having himself a nice little game.
Great pass by Cole Perfetti who is having himself a nice little game.
February 3, 2026 at 3:33 AM
The captain gonna be rueing missing this chance to put his team up by one in the 3rd.
Great pass by Cole Perfetti who is having himself a nice little game.
Great pass by Cole Perfetti who is having himself a nice little game.
Consecutive games with a goal for Cole Perfetti who gives the Jets a 2-1 lead.
And helps Winnipeg break an 0/14 streak on the power play.
Nice pass by Gabriel Vilardi. And Mark Scheifele up to 39 assists on the season.
And helps Winnipeg break an 0/14 streak on the power play.
Nice pass by Gabriel Vilardi. And Mark Scheifele up to 39 assists on the season.
February 3, 2026 at 2:47 AM
Consecutive games with a goal for Cole Perfetti who gives the Jets a 2-1 lead.
And helps Winnipeg break an 0/14 streak on the power play.
Nice pass by Gabriel Vilardi. And Mark Scheifele up to 39 assists on the season.
And helps Winnipeg break an 0/14 streak on the power play.
Nice pass by Gabriel Vilardi. And Mark Scheifele up to 39 assists on the season.
As bad as the season has been going for the Jets, Gabriel Vilardi has been having himself a season.
That’s his 21st of the season which keeps him on pace for 30+.
Smart play by Cole Perfetti to set it up.
#NHLJets
That’s his 21st of the season which keeps him on pace for 30+.
Smart play by Cole Perfetti to set it up.
#NHLJets
February 3, 2026 at 2:42 AM
As bad as the season has been going for the Jets, Gabriel Vilardi has been having himself a season.
That’s his 21st of the season which keeps him on pace for 30+.
Smart play by Cole Perfetti to set it up.
#NHLJets
That’s his 21st of the season which keeps him on pace for 30+.
Smart play by Cole Perfetti to set it up.
#NHLJets
Not quite as tidy as yesterday’s win but the Moose take it 2-1 over the IceHogs to sweep their weekend set against their central division rival.
Gives them five wins in last six games.
Domenic DiVincentiis was excellent stopping 32 of 33.
Post-game recap to follow on illegalcurve.com
Gives them five wins in last six games.
Domenic DiVincentiis was excellent stopping 32 of 33.
Post-game recap to follow on illegalcurve.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:45 PM
Not quite as tidy as yesterday’s win but the Moose take it 2-1 over the IceHogs to sweep their weekend set against their central division rival.
Gives them five wins in last six games.
Domenic DiVincentiis was excellent stopping 32 of 33.
Post-game recap to follow on illegalcurve.com
Gives them five wins in last six games.
Domenic DiVincentiis was excellent stopping 32 of 33.
Post-game recap to follow on illegalcurve.com
Jets goalie prospect Domenic DiVincentiis anticipates the shot from his former captain making his 27th save on shot 28.
IceHogs have a 10-2 shot edge (so far) over the Moose in the 3rd.
IceHogs have a 10-2 shot edge (so far) over the Moose in the 3rd.
February 1, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Jets goalie prospect Domenic DiVincentiis anticipates the shot from his former captain making his 27th save on shot 28.
IceHogs have a 10-2 shot edge (so far) over the Moose in the 3rd.
IceHogs have a 10-2 shot edge (so far) over the Moose in the 3rd.