Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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

Note II:  As you would expect at this point in the season the health updates happen on an almost daily basis.  Today coach Maurice provided updates on Mathieu Perreault, Adam Lowry and Mark Letestu.  Check it out here.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Laine returns to face Sabres.  The Jets will certainly be happy to have him back.  Scott gets you set up ahead of the action.  

Winnipeg Free Press: Laine expected back in Jets lineup tonight against Buffalo. (Paywall).  Taylor provides a preview of tonight’s game.

Buffalo News: Round 1 of March sadness.  A look at the Jets opposition.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Sabres pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate this morning followed by a media availability before they take on Buffalo. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and hear from Mark Scheifele, Tucker Poolman and Cody Eakin.

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

Jets video:

TSN: Jets waiting to see how Laine responds before giving green light on Tuesday return. Patrik Laine could return for the Jets when they begin a three-game homestand against the Sabres on Tuesday but head coach Paul Maurice said the team will see how his left foot responds to being put in a boot in the morning.

TSN: Cheveldayoff on how the NHL is relaying information amid COVID-19 virus issue. In wake of the COVID-19 virus and the ongoing efforts to contain it and protect the general public, the NHL is doing what it can to ensure that none of its employees and those connected with any of its teams are put in any unnecessary danger. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke about what the general managers have heard from the league.

TSN: Cheveldayoff on EBUG protocol: ‘It’s worked and we’ll continue to leave it in place’. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff witnessed his team on the wrong end of an emergency goalie backup situation against the Blackhawks in 2018 when Scott Foster stepped in to help Chicago to a 6-2 win over Winnipeg. Despite that, Cheveldayoff believes the protocol in place works and it’s not something that will be changed right now.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.  Topics included – Update on Patrik Laine?  What did they learn from the Sabres game nine days ago?  Updates on Adam Lowry and Mathieu Perreault?  Does he notice a difference in Mark Scheifele’s game when he is playing with Blake Wheeler and Kyle Connor?  Is it a predictable game for the trio?  What are the possibilities for Mark Letestu?