Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Lowry, Copp, give Jets full lineup against Flames.  Paul sets you up for the game.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Lowry, Copp back in lineup tonight against Flames.  (Paywall).  Mike previews the action ahead of puck drop in downtown Winnipeg.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Flames pre-game report. The Jets were back on the ice today in Winnipeg as they got ready to face the Flames at Bell MTS Place tonight at 7:00 pm CT. Includes projected lines, D pairs and starting goalie as well as audio from Blake Wheeler, Mark Scheifele and Andrew Copp.

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

Jets video:

TSN:  Winnipeg preaching simplicity in return from Christmas break.  After four days off for the Christmas break, the Jets return to action against another high-octane Canadian contender in the Flames. Trying to get their legs back under them after ‘eating way too much’, Winnipeg is preaching simplicity tonight as they look to avenge a drubbing from Calgary earlier in the season.

TSN:  Jets preparing for Flames’ bounty of ‘dangerous offensive talent’. In their last meeting with Calgary, the Jets surrendered five first period goals to the Flames’ dynamic offence to fall 6-3. This time around, Winnipeg will be ‘ready at all times’ for the Flames’ potent attack and will be looking to slow down ‘one of the best top lines in the league.’

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-game. Topics included –  What is he looking for from Copp and Lowry tonight?  What has Mason Appleton done to stick in the lineup?  What did he like about Appleton on the penalty kill?  What does he expect this game to look like after the break?  On the first 10 minutes of the last game against the Flames.  On the challenges the Flames present.  Is the matchup game important against the Flames?  On the Jets being 10-0-0 when tied after 40 minutes and how they managed to stick to the game plan.