Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Burmistrov’s availability a game-time decision as Jets host Preds.  (Paywall).  He took the morning skate but coach said he wouldn’t know if he is in the lineup until this evening.

Winnipeg Sun:  Burmistrov questionable.  Ken sets you up for tonight’s Jets and Predators contest.

Metro News:  Halfway through the season, it’s time for the Winnipeg Jets rookie report.  Hustler takes a look at the rookies on the squad and how they have performed mid way through their first NHL season.

CBC: 5 Things to watch as Jets try not to be Predators’ prey.  Includes: 1) Pekka Rinne 2) Andrew Ladd 3) ‘Real Deal’ James Neal 4) Offense from the back end and 5) Jets depth.

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 MTS Centre 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.  Update on Burmistrov.  What can Cormier bring if he plays.  Any other updates on the players on the IR?  How has the addition of Johansen changed the Predators offensive attack?  What does he see as the future of fighting in hockey?  Does he see a significant change in the penalties for it?  His view on the 3 on 3.

Predators news:

The Tennessean:  Reasons for Predators’ season-long inconsistency.  From yesterday but gives you some insight into the Jets opponent this evening.