Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note:  After the game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction. As soon as illegalcurve.com is updated we notify you via Twitter | Facebook | Instagram.

Note II:  Tomorrow morning the Jets players will address the media as the team wraps up the 2016-17 season.  I will be down there for the site before I jump in the broadcast booth which Mitch Peacock for the final Moose home game of the season.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Connor gets one more shot to impress Jets.  While it is nice that the prospect will be in the lineup I’m not sure how much you can expect from the role he is being given this evening.  But it should leave him hungry which is likely what the Jets want as he heads into the offseason.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets could make it seven straight wins tonight.  (Paywall).  Jeff sets up the final contest of the 2016-17 season.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Predators pre-game report.  Take a look at what happened at the rink this morning as Winnipeg gets ready to face MTS Centre tonight.  Audio:  Blake Wheeler, Patrik Laine and Josh Morrissey.

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

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game. Topics questions included – On Kyle Connor’s game.  On the season that Josh Morrissey has had for the Jets.  On Connor Hellebuyck.  Why was it important for the organization to get their prospects games at the end of the season?  What does he hope the benefit from the strong push?  On the taste the prospects got.  On what the players gain from going to the AHL?  Will the exit interviews be different this year than in years past?  On his approach to game 82.  Why was it important to keep Chris Thorburn in his lineup?

Illegal Curve Hockey Show Replay:

Topics:  Jets-Blue Jackets Recap, Has Jacob Trouba earned himself a lengthy contract extension with the Jets with his play this year, Jets-Predators Preview, Jets sign Jansen Harkins to an entry level deal and sign Michael Spacek to an ATO

Guests:  Ken Wiebe (Winnipeg Sun), Adam Vingan (The Tennessean).

To listen to part 1 click here.

Topics:  Brad Marchand’s two game suspension for spearing Jake Dotchin, Saying goodbye to Joe Louis Arena, Previewing the Frozen Four Final, Jets-Predators Preview continued

Guests:  Eric Comrie (Manitoba Moose goaltender), Bob Duff (Detroit Red Wings writer for Hockeybuzz.com), Chris Peters (Freelance hockey writer covering the Frozen Four)