Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 7 pm CDT tonight as the Jets homestand starts against the Sabres. 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.

Note III: The team got some good news as Jets coach Paul Maurice indicated today that captain Blake Wheeler will rehab injury (surgery not needed).

Jets news:

Buffalo News: Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets the call in Sabres’ net again tonight in Winnipeg. Get all the latest on the Jets opponent this evening from a writer that covers the Sabres.

Winnipeg Sun: Jets welcome struggling Sabres. As they learned with the “lowly” Coyotes the Jets cannot afford to take any team lightly.  A quick start will be important for Winnipeg.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Sabres pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate followed by a media availability before they take on Buffalo. 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 audio:

CJOB 680: Fly By – The Official Jets Game Day Podcast.  The Jets return home for a three game home stand starting with BUF tonight. 680 CJOB’s Paul Edmonds and Jamie Thomas go over Blake Wheeler’s knee injury and what his absence means for the Jets and the final five games for the team ahead of the Christmas break.