Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets feel fans frustration.   While folks talk about the honeymoon phase the reality is most Manitobans sitting inside MTS Centre or watching on the television can recognize effort and if they don’t see it, you can bet you are gonna hear from them.

Winnipeg Sun:  You be the boss of the Winnipeg Jets.  Lots of questions surrounding this Jets team and management.  Ken asks you for your input.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Analytics, dressing-room culture are keys to Jets’ future.  (Paywall).  Former NHLer turned scribe Scott Campbell talks about two areas of work that are going to need some…work during the offseason.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Hutch gets the nod again for Jets in game against Ducks.  (Paywall).  The play of the Jets backup has merited some more playing time from the Jets bench boss.  Jason prepares you for tonight’s game.

Illegal Curve: 2013 5th round draft pick Tucker Poolman signs with the Jets.  Plenty of concern in the fan base that he might not get signed but news this morning broke that they got the deal done.  He will speak at 6 pm tonight at the MTS Centre.

Illegal Curve: Tobias Enstrom had knee surgery.  The Jets veteran defenceman had to have surgery on the same knee that he injured earlier this season.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Ducks pre-game report.  Take a look at what happened this morning at the rink this morning as Winnipeg gets ready to face Anaheim at the MTS Centre tonight.  Audio:  Bryan Little and Adam Lowry.

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

Jets audio:

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  Poolman has a shot at a bottom pair defence position.  Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News spoke to Rick Ralph about Tucker Poolman’s game, his NHL Draft Rankings, Matthew Tkachuk’s play this season and Josh Morrissey’s rookie season with the Jets.

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game.  Status of Ben Chiarot?  Update on Enstrom.  Thoughts on Hutchinson playing tonight.  Is there any reason to rest Hellebuyck?  What message does he have for the fans for next season?  How has he assessed Petan’s season and what does he need to do for next five games?  On the Jets not taking penalties in last month and why the change.  What has Ehlers done to take the leap he has this year?  Did he anticipate the Jets struggles at this point two years ago following that playoff run?  Balancing the long term vision required with desire to make impact.