Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

The Athletic:  Not implausible that Jets penalty kill could be average. (Paywall). Perhaps if they take less penalties this season this can be minimized. 

Winnipeg Free Press:  Bottom-six jobs on the line tonight for Jets hopefuls.  (Paywall).  The opportunities presenting themselves for some players on the bubble.

Winnipeg Sun:  Young Jets take shot at veteran Senators.  Lots of opportunity to impress for the Jets young guns in the final tune up at home of the pre-season.  Paul sets up the game action.

TSN:  Lineup decisions remain.  (Video).  With a Senators team tonight expecting to ice a veteran lineup, it’s a good test for Paul Maurice’s side. The Jets are still looking to solidify their bottom six and expect Tucker Poolman to continue his fight for the seventh defencemen spot.

Sportsnet:  The definitive ranking of the NHL’s top 23 centres over three seasons.  Jets fans will be happy to see that Mark Scheifele has cracked the top 10 on this list of centres.  Certainly making that contract he signed look like a bargain for GM Kevin Cheveldayoff.

ESPN:  Jets season preview.  Josh goes through the biggest changes, makes a case for, makes a case against, trade bait, goalie situation rating and the part I found most interesting was the comment by the NHL scout.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Senators pre-game report.  Take a look at what happened at the rink this morning as Winnipeg gets ready to face Ottawa tonight in downtown Winnipeg.

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

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.  On playing Poolman on his offside.  Would he rule out keeping Poolman up as the seventh defenceman?  Having Poolman on the left, how much is a function of that is the depth on the right?  More on Poolman’s switching side.  Can anything be done to expedite chemistry?  On different types of chemistry.  On the roster tonight.  What areas will he be keeping his eyes on?  What impact has Steve Mason had on Connor Hellebuyck?  On shifting the D pairs.  How much is on “coaching to win” for final two games of pre-season?

Moose news:

Illegal Curve:  Jets assign Kostalek to Manitoba.  The team cut their training camp roster by one today moving the previously injured Kostalek down to the Moose.