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:  Byfuglien back on the front line against Leafs.  Scheifele sounded happy to have #33 back on his wing as the Jets will expect the big man to be causing some chaos up front.

Winnipeg Sun:  Byfuglien moves back up front.  Ken brings you up to speed from the ACC as Jets and Leafs are about to get going on HNIC.

Sportsnet:  Jets’ surprise No. 1 thankful Bruins gave up on him.  He will have 50 friends and family in the arena to watch him play and you can bet he is going to want to put on quite a performance tonight.

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

Illegal Curve:  Kane admits he previously asked for a trade from Winnipeg.  While there has been plenty of speculation throughtout the years Kane himself admits that he had requested a trade from the Jets.

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum from Toronto (audio).   Being ready to play.  On whether Byfuglien is a better defenceman or forward?  On Tyler Myers fitting into this team.  On Ladd/Wheeler’s availability.  What does he tweak on the penalty kill?  What is he expecting to see from Carl Klingberg tonight?

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

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

Leafs news:

Toronto Sun:  Joffrey Lupul returns to lineup as Maple Leafs face Jets.  Leafs held him out to ensure he didn’t aggravate the injury any further.