Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 9:00 pm CDT tonight as the Jets seven-game road trip rolls along as they get set to take on the Canucks. After the game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction.

Note II:  Join Drew, Ez and I for the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show once the final buzzer sounds in Vancouver.  You can watch it (be sure to hit that subscribe button) and participate here.

Note III:  In a somewhat unexpected move the Jets have recalled Dominic Toninato from their taxi squad.

Jets news:

Global News: Jets power play finding its groove.  Stella got her groove back and so did the Jets power play according to Ken as he outlines the reasons why they are back to being a top 10 team in the NHL.

Sportsnet: Jets trade deadline preview: Is Cheveldayoff willing to spend on big target? Will the Jets GM go big game hunting ahead of the trade deadline?  While Manitobans like a good bargain the cost of doing business isn’t likely to be cheap.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Canucks pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate followed by a media availability before they take on Vancouver. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and hear from Josh Morrissey and Paul Stastny 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:

TSN: Paul Stastny set to play 977th NHL game to tie dad Peter’s mark. Paul Stastny will tie his father Peter tonight with 977 NHL games played. Paul spoke about how special the achievement is, and joked how this is likely the only record of his dad’s that he will match.

Jets audio:

JetsTV: Ground Control Podcast.  In the 99th episode of Ground Control Tyler, Paul and Mitchell recap the week that was for the Winnipeg Jets as they continue a seven-game road trip through Western Canada. Plus the guys talk about the power play, the role of the fourth line and much more! In addition, Logan Stanley joins the podcast to chat about making the jump to the NHL, what’s keeping him busy away from the rinks and much more.