Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 7:00 pm CST tonight for tonight’s game between the Jets and Blues.  After the game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction.

Note II:  Coach Maurice provided health updates on Bryan Little and Mathieu Perreault.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press: Jets plugging along despite injuries, off-season departures. (Paywall).  The second line has really come together nicely for Winnipeg.

St. Louis Dispatch:  Blues’ Cup run started in Winnipeg.  (Requires Survey).  A look at the Jets opposition from a writer that covers the Blues.

NHL.com:  St. Louis seeks seventh straight win; Hellebuyck in goal for Winnipeg.  Game preview includes preamble, players to watch, quotes, projected lineups, status report and stat pack. 

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Blues pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate this morning followed by a media availability before they take on St Louis which takes place at 7:00 pm CST. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and hear from Neal Pionk and Nikolaj Ehlers.

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

Jets video:

TSN:  With three days off, ‘mental reset’ came at a great time for Jets. As they get set to host the red-hot Blues tonight, the Jets explain the benefits of having three days off and say that it came a great time for them.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.  Topics included – Update on Perreault/Little.  Is surgery on the table for Bryan Little?  Game following the break sans practice.  Does the Blues help his group focus?  What does he look at in the next two weeks.  The high level of competition.  What it could mean for the season?  On guys not knowing what is ahead of them.  What strides has the second line taken?