Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets brass scramble as potential expansion-draft guidelines laid out.  (Paywall).  Tim spoke with Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff on teams dealing with potential expansion, goalie equipment and the challenge/review process.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets coach optimistic Byfuglien will be ready for game tonight.  Always good news when you have 33 back in the lineup.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets seek elusive streak.  Hard to believe this squad hasn’t been able to pull off three wins in a row this season.

TSN:  Jets Lunch.  (Video).  Analyst Shane Hnidy joined Jets Lunch to look ahead to Winnipeg’s game in Calgary tonight, and if the Jets can win their third game in a row for the first time this season.

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:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.  Is Dustin Byfuglien good for tonight?  Making evaluation on young players.  On Scheifele’s new role.  Getting that elusive third win in a row.  Did it become a mental hurdle for this team?  Both teams facing similar challenges.  What does he hope his team has learned from dealing with weight of expectations?  Is it challenging as a coach to keep the team motivated?

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  The Big Show.  Voice of the Jets Dennis Beyak joined the guys to break down Wednesday night’s matchup between the Jets and Flames including the similarities between the two clubs, Winnipeg’s goalie rotation and how Alex Burmistrov has flourished playing alongside talented teammates.

Flames news:

Calgary Herald:  Will we see Hamilton brothers on the ice tonight?  Get the latest Calgary game day news from a team beat writer including the twist that may see a set of brothers playing together for the first time in the NHL.