Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 9:00 pm CST tonight as the Jets go up against the Blackhawks 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 (For a variety of ways to enter click here).

Jets news:

Sportsnet: As Jets’ roster inches closer to full health, tough decisions are on the horizon. It is going to be interesting to see how this plays out over the next little while and if guys can seize roles on fourth line.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets trade targets: 9 forwards for the top or middle of the lineup. (Paywall). Less than three weeks to go before the big deadline and Murat checks in on nine potential targets and their fit with Winnipeg.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Blackhawks pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate as they prepared to face Chicago. 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 return to game action with rare late puck drop vs. Blackhawks. The Jets will play their first game since January 30th tonight against the Blackhawks. It will be a rare 9pm start time in Winnipeg but Kyle Connor says there’s no excuses and the team will be ready to go.

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. Topics included: Reviewing the Tarasenko trade. Jets/Hawks preview. Mason Appleton’s return to the lineup. Could the Jets have interest in Tyler Bertuzzi? Super Bowl 57 predictions. Guests included Sara Orlesky and Ben Pope.