Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Stingy Islanders present some defensive challenges. It certainly won’t be an easy game but that could be just what the Jets need at this point in the season. Ken previews the action.

Photo Credit: Colby Spences

Illegal Curve: Dmitry Kulikov named Winnipeg Jets nominee for Bill Masterton Trophy. No Jets have won the award to date and I’m struggling to recall if any even made it to the final three vote.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Islanders pre-game report. The Jets were on the ice today in Winnipeg as they prepared to face New York at 7:00 pm CT. Includes projected lines, D pairs as well as audio from Mathieu Perreault and Mark Scheifele.

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

Jets video:

TSN: What should Jets’ focus be as season comes to a close? What should the Jets’ focus be as the regular season comes to a close? Is Patrik Laine paired with Kevin Hayes a good fit? How big of an impact will Dustin Byfuglien make when he returns to the lineup? Sara Orlesky and Ken Wiebe share their thoughts.

TSN: Jets focused on clinching Central. Looking forward to the playoffs, the Jets are focused on not only clinching the Central to have home ice for at least the first two rounds of the playoffs, but to refine their game.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-game. Topics included – What can he say about Nikolaj Ehlers absence?  What has Matt Hendricks done to stick in the lineup?  What does he see in the Islanders?  With the playoff coming up is he looking to rest guys?  How does he approach the last half dozen games?  How has Kevin Hayes fit into the team?