Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Metro News:  McCabe-Laine hit not worth changing NHL rules.  While I understand the concern folks have about the repercussions of concussions I just don’t see how you can legislate these hits out of the game.

TSN:   Fine details are Woodcroft’s craft with Jets.   Paul comes down from the booth (or perhaps he wrote this while in the booth) to tell us a bit more about this lesser know Jets assistant coach.

Winnipeg Sun:  Burmistrov looks forward to Winnipeg.  It’s a shame that he won’t have a chance to face his old team tonight but it should be a fun homecoming for him next week.

Winnipeg Sun:  Stuart back in as Jets face Coyotes.  Ted gets you set up for tonight’s contest in Glendale.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Chiarot out, Stuart in for Jets against Coyotes.  (Paywall).  Paul gets you set up for tonight’s game against the ‘Yotes.

Arizona Republic:  Burmistrov joins Arizona Coyotes; won’t play against Winnipeg Jets.  Get a perspective of a beat writer that covers the Desert Dogs.

The Hockey News:  Five problems – and solutions- for the disappointing Winnipeg Jets.  Matt wrote about the issues surrounding this team and the solutions which according to him include: 1) Goaltending. 2) Defensive health. 3) Cross-conference play. 4) Forward depth and 5) Coaching.

FRS:  Elliotte Friedman thinks Jets’ trade price for Trouba will eventually be met.  Chris transcribed a chat Friedman had today on Calgary’s Sportsnet 960 which touched on Trouba as well as other issues with the Jets.

TSN:  Laine was invited to 8-year-old Jets fans birthday on Twitter, surprises kid with special visit.  That is one way to make a fan for life.  Nicely done by the rookie.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Coyotes 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 Gila Arena.  Audio from Mark Stuart and Nikolaj Ehlers. 

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

Jets audio:

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Hustler and Lawless.  Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun joins the guys to look at the inconsistency of the Winnipeg Jets, and the playoff races in both the Western and the Eastern conferences.

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.  Status of Ben Chiarot.  On how Mark Stuart has handled the last few months.  Hard for a player to step in and be ready.  Any bonus that the Coyotes haven’t played in awhile?  What kind of response is he expecting from his team?