Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

TSN:  Jets looking for rare win in Boston.  Good thing Jets aren’t in beantown very often based on these numbers with the teams going 1-13 over the last 10 seasons, yowzers.

Winnipeg Sun:  Maurice compares Wheeler to Hall of Fame captains Ron Francis and Mats Sundin.  High praise for the Jets captain.

Winnipeg Sun:  Former Jets defenceman Paul Postma trying to find his way in Boston.  Sounds like he finds himself in a similar situation to what he had here in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Sun:  Bruins ravaged by illness ahead of matchup with Jets.  Boston might be without some of their key contributors tonight which would be a nice bonus for the Jets.  Ted sets up tonight’s game.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Maurice hints at lineup tinkering as Jets take on Bruins.  (Paywall).  The Jets bench boss hinted but wouldn’t confirm if he is going to go with the winger flip/flop of Connor and Ehlers.  Mike previews the action.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Bruins pre-game report.  Take a look at what happened at the rink this morning as Winnipeg gets ready to face Boston at TD Garden Arena tonight with a pre-game chat with Blake Wheeler and Patrik Laine.

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 his expectations from the Bruins.  Importance of speed.  Thoughts on going with Hellebuyck tonight.  Do guys ever ask to play in specific games?  Will he use Ehlers on 1st line and Connor on 2nd line or flip them back?  On Wheeler’s growth as a leader.