Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Wheeler relishing role as Jets captain.  Lots in this article from Ken on why the big Minnesotan was the right man to wear the ‘C’ for this team.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets catching Canadiens at right time.  This game is setting up for one that could garner the home side two points but they are hardly in a position to take anyone lightly, even with the injuries the Habs have sustained of late.

Winnipeg Sun:  Price offers advice to Jets’ Hellebuyck.  Some good advice courtesy of the top goalie in the NHL.

Sportsnet:  Tyler Myers leaves Winnipeg Jets for ‘personal family matter’.  Hopefully everything is all right for the big defenceman off the ice.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Canadiens pre-game report.  Take a look at what the Winnipeg and Montreal projected lines, D pairs and starting goalie are for tonight’s game at MTS Centre. 

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

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum. Topics included: Status of Trouba? Keys to dealing with the Habs? Update on Myers? Is Blake Wheeler having a better overall season this year? How he’s handled the captaincy? How far Josh Morrissey’s game has grown in last ten months. On Morrissey stealing a spot on the D pairs. On Drew Stafford handling the increased responsibility. Better record of late indicative of rest/recovery?