Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 9 pm CDT tonight as the Jets road trip starts against the Kraken for the very first time. 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.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Jets forward Appleton forging new path with Kraken. He was a diamond in the rough when he was taken in the 6th round of the 2015 draft and worked his way up from the 4th line of the Moose to the top and then to the Jets.

Global News: Appreciative Svechnikov fitting right in with Jets. He has certainly been found money by Winnipeg as they’ve turned a flyer into a useful roster addition. Ken with more on the journey of the well-liked winger.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets visit Seattle, Kraken for first time. Should be a fun one for the team and for fans to check out the 32nd arena in the NHL. Plus add in former Jets Tanev and Appleton on the team and there are plenty of fun storylines.

The Seattle Times: Kraken-Jets pregame notes: Seattle eager to respond from ugly loss to Penguins. Marisa provides you with insight into the Jets opponent.

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

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

Jets video:

The Hockey Guy: On Paper the Winnipeg Jets should have a better record than 12-9-4. The popular hockey YouTuber spends quite some time today looking at the local NHL club and why they should be better than their current record.