Dave Minuk

“I’m hoping that it goes smoothly…..they’ll get it done. I’m not too worried about that.” Gabriel Vilardi back on May 21st when asked about his contract situation with the Jets. Today he’s signed for six more years in Winnipeg: illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-…

Former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler retires from the NHL illegalcurve.com/former-winnipe…

The city went from “Winnipeg is good” to “I love Winnipeg” as the Laine trade tree continues to bear fruit.  illegalcurve.com/jets-winger-ga…

“…he’s won three Cups. He knows what it takes. I think it’s good for us in the locker room, on the ice…” Jets winger Gabriel Vilardi is exited that Winnipeg added three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews to the mix. Full chat: illegalcurve.com/media-availabi…

Jets winger Gabriel Vilardi discussing the perception vs reality of Winnipeg. Gives insight as a former visiting player vs now. Bottom line focus for him is on becoming the best player he can be and the opportunity to win in Manitoba. Full chat: illegalcurve.com/media-availabi…

“…from the end of the season, whenever I started thinking about this stuff, it was never in any questions for me. I always wanted to be back in Winnipeg…” Gabriel Vilardi on contract negotiations. Said it was important to avoid arbitration. Full chat: illegalcurve.com/media-availabi…

There wasn’t one thing the last two seasons that convinced Gabriel Vilardi to sign in Wpg for six more years. It was a multitude of things including it reminding him of his hometown of Kingston, the people (fans & teammates), etc. “Very homey” Chat: illegalcurve.com/media-availabi…

“I’ve been here two years now and I love it in Winnipeg….” Gabriel Vilardi on why Winnipeg is the right place for him. Also referenced opportunity to win. “..I love Winnipeg. It’s a great spot. Feels like home..” Said it was an easy decision. Media: illegalcurve.com/media-availabi…

Media availability with Jets winger Gabriel Vilardi after signing his six-year deal illegalcurve.com/media-availabi…

“I’ve been here for two years and I love it” Gabriel Vilardi on falling in love with Winnipeg after signing in Manitoba for more six years. We’ll have it in full on illegalcurve.com and on our YouTube channel.

One of the two RFAs that inked a deal last season was Parker Ford. The Rhode Island product had a big year including scoring his first NHL goal (in his debut) and scoring 10 goals in his final 14 games in the AHL. He's signed for two more seasons. illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-…

Jets sign RFA Gabriel Vilardi to a six-year contract illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-…

Jets sign RFA Parker Ford to a two-year contract illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-…

Today’s Jets papers includes a note (with a link) for folks who want to get involved with the @mjhlmonarchs who are the newest team in the MJHL. illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-…

Check out the latest from @ConnorHrabchak1 for @SportsTalkWPG as he breaks down the 6-10 prospects in the Jets pool. He covers: Jacob Julien Alfons Freij Kevin He Colby Barlow Sascha Boumedienne Watch: illegalcurve.com/wst-winnipeg-j…

Check out this chat that @CamAtNoon & @JimTothSports had with former Winnipeg captain Blake Wheeler on Jets at Noon. illegalcurve.com/jets-at-noon-c…

WST | Winnipeg Jets Prospect Rankings 2025 (Part 1: #10–#6) illegalcurve.com/wst-winnipeg-j…

Jets at Noon | Conversation with former Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler illegalcurve.com/jets-at-noon-c…

Nikolaj Ehlers returns to Winnipeg for the first time as a member of the opposition on Nov 21st. Jonathan Toews will play his first ever game against Hawks in Winnipeg on Oct 30th and as a visiting player in Chicago on Jan 19th. Full schedule illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-…

Another RFA off the board for the Jets as the team announced they inked Tyrel Bauer to a one-year, two-way deal. illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-…