Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 9:00 pm CT tonight as the Jets continue their four-game road trip out west with a re-match against the Oilers tonight in Edmonton. After the game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets look to improve puck possession in order to stay out of another track meet with Oilers.  Who, aside from the coaches and defencemen, is gonna complain watching some firewagon hockey?

Winnipeg Sun: Poolman starting to find his summer form on Jets blue-line. His confidence is becoming more and more evident as he re-establishes himself in the Jets lineup.

Global News:  Oilers and Winnipeg Jets set to tussle again.  Info on the Jets opposition from a writer who covers the Oilers.

NBC Sports:  Oilers, Jets at center of ridiculous goal scoring pace in North Division.  Again who doesn’t like to see high scoring games aside from goalies?

Sportsnet:  Thoughts on every Canadian NHL team at the quarter mark of the season.  It is certainly interesting any given night on what you can expect from Winnipeg.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Oilers pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate followed by a media availability before they take on Edmonton. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and hear from Andrew Copp and Tucker Poolman as well as coach Maurice.  

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