Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 9:00 pm CDT tonight as the Jets continue their three-game series against the Flames. After the game, be sure to check us out for all the post-game reaction.

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

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets two-headed monster of a power play causing big problems for North Division opponents. It is no longer simply mop up duty on aisle 4 for the second unit as they are able to contribute. 

Sportsnet: How Jets are using simple tactics to make power play soar.  With all these weapons they have certainly gotten things humming along smoothly. 

The Athletic Winnipeg: Looking for the Jets’ perfect dark horse trade candidate: Could Alex Goligoski be a match? (Paywall). Might the Jets GM go off the board with his target ahead of the deadline next month?

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Flames pre-game report. The Jets didn’t skate today after playing last night as they get set to take on Calgary. Check out the projected lines and D pairs.  

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

IC Hockey Show Podcast:

Topics: Jets/Flames Friday night recap, Jets/Flames Saturday night preview, The impact of the 7-day quarantine on the Jets trade deadline approach.

Guests: Murat Ates (The Athletic Winnipeg) and Pascal Vincent (Manitoba Moose Head Coach).

To listen to part 1 click here.

Topics: Thoughts on the conversation with Moose head coach Pascal Vincent. A few deals involving the Jets proposed by NHL executives to The Athletic. If you could only sign one players long-term, would it be Adam Lowry or Andrew Copp?

Guests: Hailey Salvian (The Athletic Calgary)

To listen to part 2 click here.