Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Jets face Oilers with a healthy respect for damage McDavid can inflict.  (Paywall).  Jason previews tonight’s contest.

Sports Illustrated: How Patrik Laine Developed the Best Shot in the NHL.  Alex with the long read on a shot that folks continue to marvel at here in Winnipeg and around the league.

Photo Credit: Colby SpenceLaie

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Oilers pre-game report. The Jets held an AM skate today in Winnipeg as they got ready to face Edmonton at Bell MTS Place tonight at 7 pm. Includes health news, projected lines, D pairs and starting goalie as well as audio from Blake Wheeler and Josh Morrissey.

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

Jets video:

TSN: What could the Jets be looking to add at the trade deadline? After a rough stretch for the Jets’ power play, Winnipeg has scored six goals on the man advantage in the last two games, so what’s changed? With Patrik Laine on six-game scoring slump, is there any cause for concern with his play? What could the Jets be looking to add at the deadline? Sara Orlesky and Ken Wiebe discuss in Jets 3-in-3.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-game. Topics included – On a coaching change and putting player on notice.  What kind of boost has Mikko Koskinen provided them?  Did Byfuglien exervise his option?  Anything new with Copp?  Has he noticed anything different in Hellebuyck’s game?  Is this as good as he has seen Bryan Little playing in awhile?  Why is Kyle Connor fitting well on the second line?