Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Today’s Slapshot:  Friedman and McKenzie share latest thoughts on Trouba front.  A bit of an update (not that anything is really happening) for those who are wondering what the latest news on the disgruntled Jets defenceman.

FiveThirtyEight:  Meet the Man behind the the NHL’s Russian Revolution.  When I saw that site I figured I’d be reading an article about Trump and Clinton but instead, and fittingly with the Heritage Classic weekend upcoming, it is about former Jets GM Mike Smith.  Both an article and podcast.  (Winnipeg talk begins at 20 minute mark).

Sportsnet:  Scheifele, superstar in the making.  (Video).  Hockey Central at Noon breaks down the Jets 4-goal comeback win vs. the Leafs, led by Mark Scheifele, who the crew thinks is already a star, but will soon be a superstar in this league.

Sportsnet:  6 NHL teams hit early with goaltending questions.  Jets make this list.

Winnipeg Free Press:  One on one with Dale Hawerchuk on the Heritage Classic alumni game.  (Paywall).  Hear from Ducky as he chats about the upcoming contest.

CBC:  Mark Chipman’s hockey journey comes full circle with Heritage Classic.  An article about True North’s chariman as well as it contains a radio interview with him.

Illegal Curve:  Winnipeg Jets Practice Report.  A look at the lines, D pairs at today’s skate.  Includes audio from Patrik Laine, Mathieu Perreault, Mark Scheifele and Michael Hutchinson.

Jets audio:

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Donvito Roundtable.  Scott Cullen joined Rick Ralph and discussed Patrik Laine’s incredible performance vs. the Maple Leafs on Wednesday night.  

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Donvito Roundtable.  Mike Morreale, writer for NHL.com joined Rick Ralph at the Winnipeg Jets Hall of Fame Induction Luncheon breaking down Wednesday evening’s Laine vs Matthews showdown in Winnipeg. He also discussed the pressure of being a top-pick in the NHL, as well as the development and ceiling of Jets rookie sniper, Patrik Laine.

TSN 1050 Toronto:  Mike Hogan Show.  Toronto Star columnist Dave Feschuk joins the show to discuss the Maple Leafs loss to the Jets, which included a hat-trick from Patrik Laine.

TSN 1050 Toronto:  Leafs Lunch.  TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger joins Leafs Lunch to discuss the Leafs’ loss to Winnipeg, the comparison between Patrick Laine and Auston Matthews.

TSN 1050 Toronto:  Cauz and Wheeler.  National Hockey writer for the Canadian Press Jonas Siegel joins the guys on Game Day to discuss the first ever Laine vs. Matthews match-up. (Laine talks starts just after 7 minute mark).

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  The Big Show.  Voice of the Jets Dennis Beyak joined the Big Show after a wild night at the MTS Centre breaking down the Jets four-goal comeback win over the Maple Leafs, Patrik Laine’s first career NHL hat-trick and why the young Finnish winger’s best moments come at the most crucial times.

Moose news:

Illegal Curve:  Manitoba Moose game day skate.  A look at the projected lines, D pairs and starting goalie.  Includes audio from Coach Vincent, Julian Melchiori and Andrew Copp.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Pavelec set to make his home debut with Moose.  (Paywall).  Plenty of eyeballs will be on the home start for the Czech veteran goalie.