Winnipeg Jets afternoon links

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Jets news:

Globe and Mail:  Carlyle, Reimer return home as Leafs face Jets.  It isn’t everyday that a favoured son returns to your city and Jets fans will gladly welcome home Randy Carlyle and company this evening at the MTS Centre.

NHL.com:  Maple Leafs, Jets can continue winning streak.  Some interesting news and notes on tonight’s game.

Winnipeg Free Press: Defence line has been saving grace this season. Considering the injuries that this team is dealing with that is quite the statement.

Winnipeg Sun: Byfuglien won’t be back for game against Leafs. Good to read that he is back on the ice working with the Jets strength and conditioning coach.

Barrie Examiner:  Scheifele’s dream rests in Winnipeg.  Stick tap to reader Robert who pointed out this good read with the Barrie perspective on the return of Mark Scheifele.

Illegal Curve:  Coach Noel pre-game presser.  Zach Bogosian’s progress report.  Dustin Byfuglien progress report.   Tobias Enstrom assessment.  Talk about the Leafs.  Randy Carlyle discussion.

Illegal Curve:  Jets Morning Papers.  If you missed any of the action we have all the latest Winnipeg Jets, IceCaps, prospects as well as NHL news of interest to fans.