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 Sun:  Kane back in Jets lineup.  Ken spent the morning at the MTS Centre and gives this report in advance of tonight’s game.

NHL.com:  At the Rink.  Read Patrick’s preview of tonight’s Ducks and Jets game.

CBC:  5 Things to Watch.  Jeff provides his five thoughts including:  1)  Ducks déjà vu 2) Kane returns 3) Shift up front 4) Best in the West and 5) Hutch put to the test.

Illegal Curve:  Game day set-up.  Setting up today’s Jets and Ducks game with projected lines, starting goalies, games notes and more.

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum (audio).   On his lines with Kane in the roster.  A second streak of eights games with at least a point, how is he doing it?  On mumps in the NHL and his level of concern.  How does an outbreak impact a team?  Worried at all?  Is the foundation for this team in place?  How does he think the team has responded to the loss to the Avalanche?

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

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

Ducks news:

Orange County Register:  Ducks’ Lovejoy thrilled to be back after missing 21 games.  It was a long absence for the defenceman but he was tossed right back in last night in Edmonton playing 18:02 in the win over the Oilers.