Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Perreault ready to return.  Ken’s pre-game report.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Perreault back in Jets’ lineup. (Paywall)  It wasn’t a surprise that he is making his return to the Jets lineup tonight but there was a murmur when #85 was seen on the 4th line as opposed to the 3rd.  Jason has more from Bell this morning as he sets you up for tonight’ game.

Official site of the NHL:  Flyers at Jets preview.  The title says it all.  Scott gets you ready for tonight’s contest.

Philly News:  Flyers’ Nolan Patrick back in lineup against hometown Jets in Winnipeg.  A look ahead to tonight’s game from a writer that covers the Jets opposition.

Official site of the NHL:  Jets commission paintings from homeless artist after reading his letter.  Pretty cool story about giving someone the opportunity through their craft to help improve their lot in life.  

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Flyers pre-game report.  Take a look at what happened at the rink this morning as Winnipeg gets ready to face Philadelphia at Bell MTS Place tonight.

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

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game.   On Connor Hellebuyck getting the start.  On his reason for starting with Mathieu Perreault on the 4th line.  On the dangers the Flyers present.  What has he liked about the Copp/Lowry/Tanev trio?  On one stats he looks at for his goalies.   What is an acceptable number for “goals he didn’t expect”?  Might Hellebuyck’s style lend itself to a heavier workload?  Looking down the road on where Perreault fits into the group.  Does Perreault need to be a top six guy?  On Scheifele’s intensity about the game.