Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Maurice puts Jets through their paces ahead of game against Lightning.  Both coaches are looking for a response from their team so it should make for an interesting game tonight in Tampa.  Ondrej Pavelec will make his third straight start for the Jets.

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Winnipeg Sun:  Jets look for response to coach’s message against Lightning.  Last year the critical win over Tampa in mid March seemed to spur the Jets push forward in their quest for the playoffs.  While it would be naive to think that one win will switch things around for Winnipeg another loss could have big implications as the February 29th trade deadline looms.

TBO:  Forwards key to preventing odd-man rushes.  Read about the Jets opposition from a Lighting beat writer.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Lightning projected lineups.  No real lines as the Jets didn’t have line rushes and the Lighting have a few game time decisions.  Audio from Tyler 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.  Does he like the mindset in pre-game skate this morning? What is he seeing from his improved play on the road? Status of Ladd/Stafford?  Does he want his team to be on eggshells today?