Dave Minuk
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Editor of https://illegalcurve.com & analyst on the Illegal Curve Hockey & Post-Game Shows. Covering the NHL (Jets) & AHL (Moose).
Another goal for Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) who scored in a losing effort for the Firebirds.
Sixth straight games he has lit the lamp (he has nine goals in those six games).
He’s up to 58 points (28G 30A) in 45 games. #NHLJets
Sixth straight games he has lit the lamp (he has nine goals in those six games).
He’s up to 58 points (28G 30A) in 45 games. #NHLJets
February 12, 2026 at 5:04 AM
Another goal for Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) who scored in a losing effort for the Firebirds.
Sixth straight games he has lit the lamp (he has nine goals in those six games).
He’s up to 58 points (28G 30A) in 45 games. #NHLJets
Sixth straight games he has lit the lamp (he has nine goals in those six games).
He’s up to 58 points (28G 30A) in 45 games. #NHLJets
It was a battle of Jets prospects tonight in the OHL.
Jacob Cloutier (2025 7th) finished with 1G 2A in the game for Saginaw as they won it over Flint (Kevin He).
He’s got 35 points (13G 22A) in 49 games. #NHLJets
Jacob Cloutier (2025 7th) finished with 1G 2A in the game for Saginaw as they won it over Flint (Kevin He).
He’s got 35 points (13G 22A) in 49 games. #NHLJets
February 12, 2026 at 4:56 AM
It was a battle of Jets prospects tonight in the OHL.
Jacob Cloutier (2025 7th) finished with 1G 2A in the game for Saginaw as they won it over Flint (Kevin He).
He’s got 35 points (13G 22A) in 49 games. #NHLJets
Jacob Cloutier (2025 7th) finished with 1G 2A in the game for Saginaw as they won it over Flint (Kevin He).
He’s got 35 points (13G 22A) in 49 games. #NHLJets
Woulda been our boy Richard Tapper’s bday today.
Our crew started a tradition a few years back of watching the Super Bowl with his dad.
This year was no different. We watched the game with Bernie and told some great stories about our friend.
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Our crew started a tradition a few years back of watching the Super Bowl with his dad.
This year was no different. We watched the game with Bernie and told some great stories about our friend.
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February 10, 2026 at 2:52 AM
Woulda been our boy Richard Tapper’s bday today.
Our crew started a tradition a few years back of watching the Super Bowl with his dad.
This year was no different. We watched the game with Bernie and told some great stories about our friend.
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Our crew started a tradition a few years back of watching the Super Bowl with his dad.
This year was no different. We watched the game with Bernie and told some great stories about our friend.
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Jets prospect Edison Engle (2025 6th) with his 23rd assist of the season for Brantford.
The mobile defenceman also has two goals for the Bulldogs in his first and only OHL season.
He’s committed to Ohio State University for next season. #NHLJets
The mobile defenceman also has two goals for the Bulldogs in his first and only OHL season.
He’s committed to Ohio State University for next season. #NHLJets
February 9, 2026 at 6:10 AM
Jets prospect Edison Engle (2025 6th) with his 23rd assist of the season for Brantford.
The mobile defenceman also has two goals for the Bulldogs in his first and only OHL season.
He’s committed to Ohio State University for next season. #NHLJets
The mobile defenceman also has two goals for the Bulldogs in his first and only OHL season.
He’s committed to Ohio State University for next season. #NHLJets
Nothing super about today’s fish catch but still great to be out and about in Manitoba. #exploreMB
February 8, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Nothing super about today’s fish catch but still great to be out and about in Manitoba. #exploreMB
Jets prospect Garrett Brown (2022 4th) is a defence-first defenceman who doesn’t often light the lamp.
But he did on this night, firing home his second of the season, which proved to be the game-winner for Denver.
Sets a new career high for points with 9 (2G 7A) in 26 games.
But he did on this night, firing home his second of the season, which proved to be the game-winner for Denver.
Sets a new career high for points with 9 (2G 7A) in 26 games.
February 8, 2026 at 6:52 AM
Jets prospect Garrett Brown (2022 4th) is a defence-first defenceman who doesn’t often light the lamp.
But he did on this night, firing home his second of the season, which proved to be the game-winner for Denver.
Sets a new career high for points with 9 (2G 7A) in 26 games.
But he did on this night, firing home his second of the season, which proved to be the game-winner for Denver.
Sets a new career high for points with 9 (2G 7A) in 26 games.
Jets prospect Kieron Walton (2024 6th) fired eight shots on net.
He’s taken 275 shots this season which leads the OHL by a mile. Only two other players have cracked 200 and they’ve both played more games.
This assist keeps him tied for 2nd in league for points with 67 (32G 35A). #NHLJets
He’s taken 275 shots this season which leads the OHL by a mile. Only two other players have cracked 200 and they’ve both played more games.
This assist keeps him tied for 2nd in league for points with 67 (32G 35A). #NHLJets
February 8, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Jets prospect Kieron Walton (2024 6th) fired eight shots on net.
He’s taken 275 shots this season which leads the OHL by a mile. Only two other players have cracked 200 and they’ve both played more games.
This assist keeps him tied for 2nd in league for points with 67 (32G 35A). #NHLJets
He’s taken 275 shots this season which leads the OHL by a mile. Only two other players have cracked 200 and they’ve both played more games.
This assist keeps him tied for 2nd in league for points with 67 (32G 35A). #NHLJets
“He shoots and scores. Kevin He..”
Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) opened scoring early in this one for Flint courtesy of his 27th goal of season.
He’s got 57 pts (27G 30A) in 44 games.
His pts/g have jumped from 1.11 in 28 games with IceDogs to 1.63 in 16 with Firebirds.
Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) opened scoring early in this one for Flint courtesy of his 27th goal of season.
He’s got 57 pts (27G 30A) in 44 games.
His pts/g have jumped from 1.11 in 28 games with IceDogs to 1.63 in 16 with Firebirds.
February 8, 2026 at 6:24 AM
“He shoots and scores. Kevin He..”
Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) opened scoring early in this one for Flint courtesy of his 27th goal of season.
He’s got 57 pts (27G 30A) in 44 games.
His pts/g have jumped from 1.11 in 28 games with IceDogs to 1.63 in 16 with Firebirds.
Jets prospect Kevin He (2024 4th) opened scoring early in this one for Flint courtesy of his 27th goal of season.
He’s got 57 pts (27G 30A) in 44 games.
His pts/g have jumped from 1.11 in 28 games with IceDogs to 1.63 in 16 with Firebirds.
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Streaking Texas Stars rally for 4–3 win over Manitoba Moose, sweep two-game set
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Streaking Stars rally for 4–3 win over Manitoba Moose, sweep two-game set
Recap of the game.
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February 8, 2026 at 6:12 AM
Streaking Texas Stars rally for 4–3 win over Manitoba Moose, sweep two-game set
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Moose had a chance but David Gustafsson cannot get in front of the blast from his countryman Elias Salomonsson as they fought to tie the game.
Texas sweeps Manitoba in this two-game set winning 2-1 on Friday and 4-3 this evening.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
Texas sweeps Manitoba in this two-game set winning 2-1 on Friday and 4-3 this evening.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:35 AM
Moose had a chance but David Gustafsson cannot get in front of the blast from his countryman Elias Salomonsson as they fought to tie the game.
Texas sweeps Manitoba in this two-game set winning 2-1 on Friday and 4-3 this evening.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
Texas sweeps Manitoba in this two-game set winning 2-1 on Friday and 4-3 this evening.
Post-game to follow on illegalcurve.com
Mason Shaw would bring his team within one as he scored his 15th of the season after the puck double doinked off a pair of players and landed perfect in front of him.
Gives him 15 goals in 41 games (he had 17 in 72 contests in his first season with Manitoba). #AHL #MBMoose
Gives him 15 goals in 41 games (he had 17 in 72 contests in his first season with Manitoba). #AHL #MBMoose
February 8, 2026 at 5:20 AM
And just like that a tie game becomes a two goal deficit for the Moose as the Stars score off point shots tipped home with traffic in front to make it a 4-2 lead.
February 8, 2026 at 5:15 AM
And just like that a tie game becomes a two goal deficit for the Moose as the Stars score off point shots tipped home with traffic in front to make it a 4-2 lead.
Things started to unravel for the Moose in the 3rd as the Stars tied the game on this miscue by Thomas Milic.
February 8, 2026 at 5:14 AM
Things started to unravel for the Moose in the 3rd as the Stars tied the game on this miscue by Thomas Milic.
The captain, Mason Shaw added to his team-leading goal total with his 14th of the season as the middle frame wound down.
Gives him a seven-game points streak.
Moose dominated 2nd period outshooting Stars 11-4 while scoring twice to take a 2-1 lead into the 3rd.
Gives him a seven-game points streak.
Moose dominated 2nd period outshooting Stars 11-4 while scoring twice to take a 2-1 lead into the 3rd.
February 8, 2026 at 5:00 AM
The captain, Mason Shaw added to his team-leading goal total with his 14th of the season as the middle frame wound down.
Gives him a seven-game points streak.
Moose dominated 2nd period outshooting Stars 11-4 while scoring twice to take a 2-1 lead into the 3rd.
Gives him a seven-game points streak.
Moose dominated 2nd period outshooting Stars 11-4 while scoring twice to take a 2-1 lead into the 3rd.
It felt like Jets prospect Brad Lambert could have had three or four goals already this weekend in Texas.
His sixth of the season tied the game in the middle frame for the Moose as he chips this one home.
Gives him three goals in his last seven contests. #NHLJets #MBMoose
His sixth of the season tied the game in the middle frame for the Moose as he chips this one home.
Gives him three goals in his last seven contests. #NHLJets #MBMoose
February 8, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Another save by Thomas Milic as he anticipated the pass across to stop the back door chance for the Stars.
February 8, 2026 at 1:41 AM
Another save by Thomas Milic as he anticipated the pass across to stop the back door chance for the Stars.
Moose had possession but lost it and the Stars make them pay.
Lind opens the scoring on a nice passing play by Texas.
Lind opens the scoring on a nice passing play by Texas.
February 8, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Moose had possession but lost it and the Stars make them pay.
Lind opens the scoring on a nice passing play by Texas.
Lind opens the scoring on a nice passing play by Texas.
Moose think they’ve scored but the ref blew whistle so no dice.
I’ve watched replay a few times and I have no clue how puck came loose as it looked like it was totally covered by Stars goalie Rémi Poirier.
I’ve watched replay a few times and I have no clue how puck came loose as it looked like it was totally covered by Stars goalie Rémi Poirier.
February 8, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Moose think they’ve scored but the ref blew whistle so no dice.
I’ve watched replay a few times and I have no clue how puck came loose as it looked like it was totally covered by Stars goalie Rémi Poirier.
I’ve watched replay a few times and I have no clue how puck came loose as it looked like it was totally covered by Stars goalie Rémi Poirier.
Jets goalie prospect and Moose All-Star Thomas Milic with the big stop.
February 8, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Jets goalie prospect and Moose All-Star Thomas Milic with the big stop.
Looks like Seth Meyers needs to talk to our friends at @rumorscomedy.bsky.social about a summertime appearance in Winnipeg.
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February 7, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Looks like Seth Meyers needs to talk to our friends at @rumorscomedy.bsky.social about a summertime appearance in Winnipeg.
cc: @icdrew.bsky.social
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