Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 6:30 pm CST tonight for today’s game against the Red Wings.  After the game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction.

Note II: Jets bench boss Paul Maurice was asked about Bryan Little who still has some healing to do and wouldn’t provide a timeline.  You can read his transcribed quotes about Little here.

Jets news:

NHL.com:  Winnipeg eyes 14th victory in 19; Detroit tries to end 12-game winless skid.  Includes a game preview, players to watch, pre-game quotes, projected lineups for both teams, status reports and a stat pack.

Winnipeg Sun: Hellebuyck: too early for Vezina talk. Not around these parts where it is well known that if not for his inspired play this season the Jets wouldn’t be in the position they currently find themselves.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Red Wings pre-game report. The Jets held an optional skate this morning followed by a media availability before they take on Detroit which takes place at 7:00 pm CDT. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and hear from Josh Morrissey and Logan Shaw.

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 scrum.  Topics included – Play of his squad even when they had a 4-1 lead on Tuesday. How the 4th line can be effective. Need to develop chemistry. Any lineup changes? Success they’ve had in one-goal games and how it can help in all types of games. Update on Bryan Little? Increased challenge of facing a team back to back. The Michigan contingent on this team. Something consistent about the Michigan born players?