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Afternoon Jets news:
National Post: From Trouba to Lindholm, young NHL blue-chippers want more — and they want it now. The story that continues to vex Jets fans.
Afternoon Jets audio:
Sportsnet: The Big Show. With goaltender Jonathan Quick out long term in L.A., the big question is what will they do next? NHL Insider Renaud Lavoie from TVA Sports says the Kings will be forced to make a trade and points to Winnipeg’s Ondrej Pavelec as a top possibility. (Pavelec talk starts at about the 3 minute mark).
Jets news:
NHL.com: Maurice, Jets look to create more offensively. Gotta hold onto that puck!
Winnipeg Sun: Jets look to rebound vs. Bruins. Ken brings you his thoughts on tonight’s game from the MTS Centre.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets alumni thrilled to be back in uniform. For all the former players we have spoken with it is clear that these guys are really looking forward to the game this weekend.
Winnipeg Free Press: Hellebuyck in net tonight against Bruins. (Paywall). Jason sets you up for tonight’s game against the Bruins.
Winnipeg Free Press: Sounds of organ fill MTS Centre. (Video) (Paywall). Musician Trevor Olfert is the new organist at all home games. He’s located in the upper bowl behind section 318. He plays six MIDI keyboards that can produce thousands of sound effects.
CBC: Anders Hedberg honoured to be back in Winnipeg for Jets’ Hall of Fame induction. Lots of fond memories for Jets players and fans from the 70s, 80s and 90s.
Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Bruins projected lineups. Take a look at what the lines looked like after skate today and what combos you should expect to see at MTS Centre this evening. Audio: Mark Scheifele, Blake Wheeler and Josh Morrissey.
Illegal Curve: Jets benefit from a healthy Tobias Enstrom. Coach Maurice spoke about the stability to the Winnipeg lineup that #39 brings on a nightly basis.
Illegal Curve: Morning Papers. If you missed any of the news we have you covered.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-game scrum. How does he keep the young guys positive so that they can keep learning? Is this the most challenging roster he has ever had to start a season? On the process of removing a player from the roster. The value of the journey (experience) and destination (wins). On the WHA ‘Hot Line’. Being trailblazers. Team defence.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: The Big Show. Voice of the Jets Dennis Beyak joined the Big Show ahead of Winnipeg’s tilt with the Boston Bruins to talk the opposition, a tough loss in Minnesota and why the Jets have struggled to put shots on net early in the season.
