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Note III: Not really related to the game tonight but Economic Development Winnipeg announced details today regarding the Winnipeg Whiteout Street Party.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Jets trying to regroup after three consecutive losses. It will be a good test to see if the Jets are ready to start playing the right way as they push for the playoffs enters its final week. Ken has more from the windy city.
Winnipeg Free Press: No lineup changes for Jets tonight in Chicago. (Paywall). Following the age old adage of “if it ain’t broke don’t fix it”…..wait a second…..joke aside clearly the changes are gonna have to be made from this group on the ice and Mike sets up the action from Chicago.
The Athletic Winnipeg: There’s nobody like Dustin Byfuglien in the NHL, but is he enough to restore Winnipeg’s playoff swagger? (Paywall). No question big number 33 is a difference maker but Murat looks at the question as to whether his presence can sufficiently help the Jets get their groove back.
Global News: Winnipeg man to give homeless person a makeover, Jets playoff tickets. Really nice gesture from one Winnipegger to another.
Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Blackhawks pre-game report. The Jets were on the ice today in Chicago as they prepared to face the Hawks at 7:30 pm CT. Includes projected lines, D pairs as well as audio from Andrew Copp and Dustin Byfuglien.
Illegal Curve: Morning Papers. If you missed any of the news from earlier today we have you covered.
Jets audio:
Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-game. Topics included – What is the key focal point to kick off the road trip? On the Jets controlling their own destiny. On the Jets needing to flip a switch. On the Jets being a measuring stick within the division. On players (Wheeler, Toews, Kane) raising their game as they age. Is there a chance that Brossoit will be available tomorrow? Does he have Comrie penciled in for a start tomorrow? Any lineup changes tonight? Josh Morrissey update.