Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

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

Note II: We want you to be part of the conversation on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show once the final buzzer sounds. This season you’ll have a chance to win great schwag including authentic Jets jerseys, hats, etc after every single game and now a grand prize of a pair of tickets to an NHL game of your choice (For a variety of ways to enter click here).

Note III:  Jets coach Rick Bowness provided the latest injury updates which you can read here.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: How have the Winnipeg Jets found success again in 2022-23? Folks around the NHL are starting to pay more and more attention to the little team that could from the prairie province. 

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Wild pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate as they prepared to face Minnesota. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and hear from players/coaching staff media availabilities. 

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

Jets video:

TSN: Jets looking to keep emotions in check against rival Wild. The last time Winnipeg faced Minnesota, the Jets lost 6-1 in what they call their worst effort of the season. Winnipeg was whistled for eight penalties, two of which led to power-play goals for Minnesota, so entering play tonight, the Jets understand the emotions that come with a division rivalry game, but know they have to keep things in check.

TSN: Jets load up top line with Connor, Dubois and Scheifele. With the injury bug still biting the Jets, head coach Rick Bowness has decided to overload his top line, placing Kyle Connor, Pierre-Luc Dubois and Mark Scheifele together as a unit, he hopes that they will create more offence, and take take advantage of last change on home ice.