Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

The Athletic Winnipeg:  Blake Wheeler on what it’s like to be a playmaking winger in a power forward’s body.  (Paywall).  The assists that we see on a nightly basis (35 to this point in the season which is good enough for second in the NHL) attest to the truth in this headline and Murat had a chance to discuss this with the Jets captain.

Global News:  Jets coach Paul Maurice on his fit in Winnipeg.  The Jets bench boss talks tradition, hockey and home in this sit down chat.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Blakchawks pre-game report. The Jets didn’t hold an AM skate today in Chicago coming off a game last night here in the Peg’.  Puck drop is at 7:30 pm at the United Center.

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

Jets video:

TSN: O’Neill breaks down Laine’s goal-scoring mentality.  After Patrik Laine said he doesn’t want to rack up too many assists, Jeff O’Neill breaks down Laine’s approach to scoring goals, and discusses how Paul Maurice can balance a player being well rounded versus just being a goal-scorer.