Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets feeling confident as they face Islanders after big rally against Rangers.  Lots to like from that game against the Rangers on Sunday and it will be interesting to see if the Jets can keep it going.

Winnipeg Free Press: Copp ‘not feeling great’ after weekend return from concussion, Lemieux draws in. (Paywall).  Brendan Lemieux is getting a big chance as he gets back into the starting lineup.  Considering that Copp’s situation is unknown it will be interesting to see if Lemieux can make a case to stick around.  Have to think that it is between Lemieux and Appleton when the time for being reassigned occurs.

Newsday: Islanders ready for challenge of stopping dynamic Jets. Check out Andrew’s game preview which looks at tonight’s contest from the perspective of a writer who covers the Jets opposition.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets offensive weaponry masking defensive imperfections. (Paywall). Murat with a look behind the numbers.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Islanders pre-game report. The Jets held an AM skate today in Brooklyn as they got ready to face the Islanders at Barclays Center tonight at 6 pm. Includes health news, projected lines, D pairs and starting goalie as well as audio from Bryan Little and Adam Lowry.

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

Jets audio:

Hockey Podcast:  In the Jets Stream.  Murat Ates joined the show to help deep dive the Winnipeg Jets. In this episode they discuss Patrik Laine’s goal scoring binge to start the season (1:30), Kyle Connor’s role as the unsung hero (6:30), the handling of Dustin Byfuglien’s head injury and the league’s concussion protocol (24:45), Connor Hellebuyck’s shaky play (31:20), the differences between last year and this year (35:50), and lessons other teams can learn from how the Jets were constructed (46:30).

Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-game. Topics included – Update on Andrew Copp?  Was it a reoccurrence of the concussion or a flu?  What does the 3rd period vs the Rangers do for the team in the midst of a road trip?  Are there any other lineup changes?  Status of Kulikov?  What are his thoughts on Seattle joining the league?  What stands out about Patrik Laine’s shot?  Does Laine ever take you out of coach mode and into a fan mode?  Was his goaltending decision made on the plane or was it adjusted on the road trip?  How has Myers handled the extra minutes?  How much does the scheme play a role or it is largely a result of talent on the power play?  Does he see a reason why across the NHL power plays are more effective?  How will he insert Lemieux into the lineup?