Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 6:00 pm CST tonight as the Jets begin a three-game series against the Leafs. After the game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction.

Jets news:

Sportsnet:  31 Thoughts.  Number 8 mentions the Jets.  Friedman writes about how this week will be big for the team’s identity and then goes on to talk about what kind of move the team could be thinking of making.  He mentions Travis Hamonic from the Canucks but seems odd the Jets would pay for the Manitoban when he was a UFA before the start of the season and could have been had for the price of a contract.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets Snapshots.  Paul’s column covers: 1) Too many no-hitters in NHL North. 2) Dubois built rep in TO. 3) 2nd line comfort. 4) Faceoffs. 5) Ignorance is bliss.

Toronto Sun:  Maple Leafs, Jets ready for their close-up.  Certainly setting itself up to be quite the topic of conversation for the next week or so.

TSN:  Dubois changes the dynamic of Leafs-Jets rivalry.  Move over Matthews/Laine hello Toronto vs PLD.

The Athletic: Winnipeg Jets trade tiers: From Cole Perfetti and Ville Heinola to Nathan Smith and Johnny Kovacevic. (Paywall). An interesting look at the prospects in the Jets system and where they rank for Murat and Wheeler.

Global News: Forget the loss, not the lessons.  This team has shown that ability after every loss this season.

Sportsnet: ‘Measuring-stick series’ or not, time to see how Jets stack up vs. Leafs. The team wouldn’t give in to the suggestion on Monday of labelling this series but as Ken writes regardless of how you title it, it is going to be a big test to see how the two clubs stack up.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs. Leafs pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate followed by a media availability before they take on Toronto. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and hear from Pierre-Luc Dubois as well as head coach Maurice.  

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

Jets video:

Sportsnet: Will the Jets be the only team to keep pace with Maple Leafs? Shawn McKenzie and Chris Johnston discuss if the Winnipeg Jets will be the only team in the North Division to challenge the Toronto Maple Leafs for top spot.

TSN: Leafs prepare for ‘gamebreaker’ Dubois and new dynamic he brings to Jets. Pierre-Luc Dubois was one of the difference makers in the series that saw the Blue Jackets eliminate the Maple Leafs from last year’s playoff bubble. The Leafs know he can be a gamebreaker and just adds a new dynamic to an already talented Jets team.

TSN: Scheifele gets morale boost from parents as he gets set to face Matthews/Marner. Mark Scheifele admits his home coming is a little different during the pandemic than what it used to be, but says he’s thankful he can still go for a walk with his parents and see them in-person. He adds it’s always fun facing top-tier talent and that’s no different tonight going up against Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner.

Jets audio:

TSN 1050 Toronto: Dennis Beyak on Maple Leafs vs Jets 3 game series, Canadian Division and more. Jets Broadcaster joins the show to discuss the 3 game series between the Maple Leafs and Jets, which team is best in the Canadian division, the Patrik Laine for Pierre-Luc Dubois trade and more.