Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Pavelec out until at least January.  That is a big chunk of change to lose a player for and we are going to see how the young gun goalies in this organization handle the new role and the pressure that comes with same.

Winnipeg Sun:  Pavelec out long term.  Ken provides his thoughts on the injury.

CBC:  Jets confident despite losing Pavelec to injury.  We will now see if the team plays the same way in front of goalie A as they do in front of goalie B and once Hellebuyck gets into the lineup, goalie C.

ESPN:  Drama in Winnipeg for the NHL’s most interesting sixth-place team.  We will certainly see how this team responds to the adversity.

Sportsnet:  Jets quarter mark report.  A look at the good, the bad, trending, bold prediction and a first quarter grade.

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

Illegal Curve:  Jets place Ondrej Pavelec on injured reserve with a significant knee strain.  We won’t be seeing him in December and it sounds like end of January/February is a more likely timeline.

Illegal Curve:  Jets recall Joel Armia.  One of the pieces from the Kane/Bogosian trade.  We may be getting a chance to see his stuff for Winnipeg on the road.

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

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.  Pavelec injury news.  What does this mean for the team?  Why Joel Armia at this time?  What is the greatest value of Chris Thorburn?  Can Thorburn’s role be helpful for a younger team?  What is the challenge for Hutchinson?

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  The Big Show.  Voice of the Jets, Dennis Beyak discussed how much playing time the young goalie could receive with Pavelec out.

Moose news:

Illegal Curve:  Monday Moose Report.  Our Moose reporter Peter Siamandas goes one on one with head coach Keith McCambridge and Nic Petan. He also provides some insight into Jiri Fronk, news about the return of Thomas Raffl and ends with Moose year to date stats.