Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

TSN.ca:  Little wants to be a Jet for rest of career.  Bryan Little seems more than content in Winnipeg. The Jets forward told TSN’s Gary Lawless that he would love to sign an extension with the team and stay in Winnipeg for the rest of his career.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets seeking sweep of Blackhawks.  It should make for an exciting game as they Jets are fighting for their survival and the Hawks are fighting for pride.

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets want sweep, but Blackhawks surging.  (Paywall).  It certainly will not be easy tonight as the team wants to go a perfect five and zero against Chicago this season.  Mike sets up the game.

Illegal Curve:  Jets put Julian Melchiori on waivers.  He’s been up with the club since his mid January recall but hasn’t gotten into any game action.  With Ben Chiarot healthy the Jets made this move.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Blackhawks pre-game report.  Take a look at what the Winnipeg projected lines, D pairs and starting goalie are for tonight’s game at the 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 include: Status of Chiarot.  Roster move?  What is he expecting from his team and from the Hawks?  How does Ben Chiarot change the look of the 3rd pairing?  On the culture of the room and where Mark Scheifele fits.  Is there such a thing as “too much thinking” or “too much hockey” when it comes to Scheifele?  On Scheifele’s evolution.  What are the biggest challenges to him as a coach when you game plan against Toews?  On Enstrom partnering with Byfuglien.  What will he be looking at from Connor Hellebuyck to know he is comfortable?  Can he imagine this Jets team without Bryan Little?  Would he like to have Little long term?  Can Laine’s low key personality help him get past mistakes? 

TSN Edmonton 1260:  Jets plagued by inconsistent goaltending.  Andrew ‘Hustler’ Paterson from TSN 1290 Winnipeg joined Nielson & Fraser to discuss just what’s gone wrong with the Jets this season, specifically between the pipes.