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Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets will get a chance to rebound against Predators in tonight’s game. (Paywall). They can avenge the 7-0 drubbing they were handed in their last visit to Nashville.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets hope to close in on Predators. They have a chance to gain some ground on a team they will face three times over the next few weeks.
The Tennessean: Predators Week Ahead. A set up from a an opposition beat writer.
Sportsnet: 30 Thoughts. Numbers 6 & 7 (Byfuglien interest in Capitals and Panthers), 12 (Winnipeg Winter Classic). Ehlers is mentioned with respect to the Drouin situation in Tampa but clearly that is just Friedman doing some spit-balling.
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Sportsnet: Kane’s trip back (video). Evander Kane discusses his upcoming trip back to Winnipeg, which will be his first since the controversy surrounding his trade, and says it should be… entertaining.
Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Predators projected lineups. Take a look at what the lines looked like after skate today and what combos you should expect to see at the Bridgestone Arena this evening.
Illegal Curve: Morning Papers. If you missed any of the news we have you covered.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-game scrum. Sticking with same squad. Lack of quickness just a by-product of the back to backs? Does he have to be more aware of the Preds defence considering Josi and Weber lead Nashville with points? Are dump ins/forecheck become more important when facing this defence? Tempted to run with Hellebuyck? Pavelec’s status? Does he any expect any carry over from the last game in Nashville?
