Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Flyers game matters, but not to Jets.  (Paywall).  Doesn’t hurt when you get a chance to play the role of spoiler.

TSN: Byfuglien’s rise to impact status culminates in Masterton nod. Talks about the continued development of Dustin Byfuglien.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Flyers projected lineups.  Take a look at what the lines looked like after skate today and what combos you should expect to see at Well Fargo Center this evening.  Audio includes Dustin Byfuglien, Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele.  

Illegal Curve:  Morning Papers.  If you missed any of the news we have you covered.  

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.  Everyone healthy and ready to go?  Thoughts on Dustin Byfuglien being the Winnipeg Jets nominee for the Bill Masterton Award.  On Byfuglien being a “real NHL defenceman”.  On Byfuglien “running around a lot less”.  Has there been a greater commitment to Byfuglien’s training?  What does he expect to see in final games of the season?  Is he depending on the veterans to set the tone?  Does being mathematically eliminated enter the minds?  On the Flyers team.  Is there a bonus to having the afternoon game in Buffalo to have some time off before Flyers game?  What sort of things does he do to help team recover from the schedule?  Have they done any travel differently?

Moose news:

Illegal Curve: Jussi Olkinuora recalled. With Eric Comrie missing skate today it appears the Moose backup may be a tad banged up.

Illegal Curve: Monday Manitoba Moose Report. Moose Week-in-Review. Kyle Connor. Nic Petan.

Prospect news:

Illegal Curve:  With the season ending for Michigan #ConnorWatch offically begins.  All eyes are on Michigan as fans wait to see what path the 2015 1st round pick chooses to do.