Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 7:00 pm CDT tonight.  After the Jets game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction.

Note II:  David Gustafsson reflected on his NHL debut while the Jets err on the side of caution with Bryan Little.

Note III:  To guard against any last minute issues the Jets announced they have recalled defenceman Nelson Nogier from the Moose.  Prior to the recall Winnipeg had 12 available forwards and six defencemen for tonight’s contest.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Bryan Little’s return will have to wait as Jets set to welcome Isles.  Scott with his preview of tonight’s upcoming action.  

Sportsnet: How Bryan Little’s absence has hurt Adam Lowry and the Jets’ team defence.  No doubt that this club is not nearly as defensively sound as they once were given the changes to the roster.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Islanders pre-game report. The Jets held an optional skate today at Bell MTS Place in advance of their game against the Islanders at 7:00 pm CDT. Check out the projected lines and D pairs with pre-game audio from Adam Lowry, Josh Morrissey and David Gustafsson.  

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

Jets video:

TSN: Jets ready for ‘Western Conference style’ of Islanders. Trying to avoid their third straight loss, the Jets say that they are motivated to face an Islanders team who plays a ‘Western Conference style’, something obviously Winnipeg is accustomed to.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice pre-game. Topics included –  Status of Bryan Little?  Defensive focus of training camp.  The adjustment the team has had to make with the changes to the backend.  How big a piece will it go towards team identity when he can reunite Copp and Lowry?  How has Ville Heinola handled the last few games?  What did he see from the Islanders game on Long Island?  What have they gotten away from the last couple of games?  Getting back to playing as a five man defensive unit.