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Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Getting you set up for tonight’s Jets game with the latest news, video and audio.

Note: Puck drop is at 7:00 pm CDT tonight as the Jets go up against the Blue Jackets tonight in Winnipeg. After the game, be sure to check out illegalcurve.com for all the post-game reaction.

Note II: We want you to join the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show once the final buzzer sounds.

Jets news:

The Athletic Winnipeg:  Jets Stanley Cup contender checklist: Are the Jets able to tick off every box? What are they missing?  (Paywall). Not relevant for tonight’s game but Murat looks ahead and assess this Jets club.

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Winnipeg Free Press: Veteran Stastny hasn’t lost a step. (Paywall). The thing with Stastny is his hockey IQ is high so even if he doesn’t have quite the same level that he may have had in his late 20s he is still capable of producing and defending.

Winnipeg Sun: Laine, Blue Jackets in town to face Jets. He is going to get a very warm welcome back to the ‘Peg.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Blue Jackets pre-game reportThe Jets held a morning skate followed by a media availability before they take on Columbus. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and hear from players. 

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

Video:

JetsTv: First media availability with Patrik Laine in Winnipeg. The second overall pick from 2016 is back in Manitoba with his new team for the first time and he had lots to say.