Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Little to return to centre for game against Senators tonight.  While it sounds like he could have returned earlier coach Maurice wanted to give #18 some time to fully recoup before playing in a game. 

Winnipeg Sun:  Ladd, Little draw in for game against Sens.   Fans have to be excited that they are starting to see their actual regular season team starting tonight.

Winnipeg Sun:  Slater signs with Swiss team.  Wonder who will be staring in ‘Take a Jets to work’ now that Slater is heading overseas.

CBC:  5 Things to Watch.  Including 1) Pre-season gets a little more serious now 2) Stafford, Scheifele and Wheeler 3) Little with his Ladd 4) Questions on D 5) 4th line overhaul.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Senators projected lineups.  Take a look at what the lines looked like after practice today and what combos you should expect to see at the MTS Centre this evening.  As well the post has audio from Ladd, Little and Myers.

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

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.  Is it important to have success (i.e. wins) in pre-season?  Does he have more options this year than last?  What does he need to see from Paul Postma over next week?   Getting Postma to be more consistent.  How does the head coach’s job change following the re-assignments yesterday?  Thoughts on Burmistrov with Ladd/Little?  Did he expect to have this many unknowns in camp this year?