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Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Getting you set up for tonight’s Jets game with the latest news and audio.

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Facing off against Boston special for ex-Bruin Wheeler.  (Paywall).  Has to be tough to get traded off a team that went on to win the Stanley Cup. 

Wheeler turns up ice

Photo Credit: Colby Spence

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets, Bruins looking to reboundPaul previews the game set for downtown Winnipeg.  

Boston Herald:  B’s look to rebound in WinnipegWhen you’re facing a team that had points in 19 straight games and almost came back in both games they lost heading into this one, you know you’re tangling with a formidable opponent.  Learn more about Boston from a writer that covers the Jets opposition.

Sportsnet:  Current NHL playoff format creating season-long rivalriesThere are certainly pros and cons to each format but the NHL doesn’t change easily.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Bruins pre-game report. The Jets were on the ice today in Winnipeg as they prepared to face Boston at 7 pm CT. Includes projected lines, D pairs as well as audio from Blake Wheeler, Andrew Copp and Adam Lowry.

Illegal Curve: Morning Papers.  If you missed any of the news from earlier today we have you covered.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-gameTopics included – What challenges do the Bruins present?  In today’s NHL is Brad Marchand unique?  More on Marchand.  How much are they missing Dustin Byfuglien?  Is everyone a little taller when Byfuglien is on the ice?  Will Boston bring out the best in the Jets?  His thoughts on the playoff structure?  Is there still juice after a playoff series the next season?