Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 6:00 pm CST tonight as the Jets go up against the Habs in Montreal. 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).

Jets news:

theScore: In appreciation of Kyle Connor, the NHL’s perennially overlooked star. Really great article by John on the Jets superstore winger.

New York Post: Why you should bet the Winnipeg Jets to win the Stanley Cup. This one is more for those with a gambling mindset although even if you aren’t one to engage in that it is an interesting read on how many folks are still ignoring the success of Winnipeg.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Canadiens pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate as they prepared to face Montreal. 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: Barron brothers set to face each other for the first time in the NHL. Justin and Morgan Barron will face one another for the first time at the NHL level when the Canadiens host the Jets tonight. The brothers explain why this is a dream come true for them and their family.