Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets coach chipper despite recent losses.  No point in sounding the alarm.  Coach putting on a brave face and hoping he’s got this turned around.

Winnipeg Sun:  Hutchinson gets call against Flames.  The Jets certainly need a stellar performance from their back-up goalie tonight.

Sportsnet:  Top 10 right wingers in the NHL by the numbers.   Blake Wheeler coming in at number three.

CBC:  Roster design flaw puts Winnipeg Jets at road game disadvantage.  A look at some of the issues that exist for this team including: a lack of results away from the MTS Centre, a lack of goal scoring and more.

NBC Sports:  As Jets fall further back in playoff race, decisions loom for Cheveldayoff.  Big decisions are coming for this team.  Will it be sooner rather than later?  

ESPN:  Goaltending issues a problem now in Winnipeg, and contracts could be an issue soon.  May not make for fun pre-Christmas reading for fans although it isn’t all negative in the morning 3-on-3.

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

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

Jets audio:

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Hustler and Lawless.  After another Winnipeg Jets road loss, Hustler & Lawless discuss whether the Jets are victims of some unlucky losses or if it’s the level of play to be blamed.

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.   If they carbon copy last night’s effort tonight will he be happy?  What did Nikolaj Ehlers do well last night? How has Ehlers handled the peaks of valleys of an NHL season? Difficulty in clearing team’s focus on fact that they play in the Central.  Difficulty in winning on the road.  Thoughts on how Byfuglien and Trouba are playing together.  Looking forward to the break? What is he hoping to see from Michael Hutchinson tonight? Did he have to say much to Hellebuyck after he pulled him?  Any other lineup changes?