Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note:  After the game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction. As soon as the site is updated we notify you via twitter @illegalcurve and Facebook.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets gameday.  Plenty to get you ready for the game against the Oilers including the promotion of Ben Chiarot from the IceCaps to be paired with Zach Bogosian.

Winnipeg Sun:  Chiarot to make season debut for Jets tonight.  They certainly won’t be handling the defenceman with kid gloves as he gets top pairing with Zach Bogosian.  Ken has plenty to read in his afternoon article.

CBC:  5 Things to Watch.  Jeff brings us his five things to watch for in tonight’s game against Edmonton including: 1) Down, but dangerous 2) Powering up 3) Fresh face 4) Back to Pavelec and 5) On the hot seat.

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum (audio).  On the passing of Jean Béliveau.  How does he keep his team sharp with the time off?  How does a coach deal with the rumours of being fired?  Does he believe the improved goals against has hindered his goal scoring?  What is he hoping to see from Chiarot?   Update to the status of Enstrom/Clitsome.  Why call up Chiarot?

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Oilers projected lineups.  Take a look at what the lines looked like after practice today and what combos you should expect to see at MTS Centre this evening.

Illegal Curve:  Morning Papers. If you missed any of the news this AM we have you covered.