Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 6:00 pm CDT as the Jets go up against the Sharks 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).

Note III: The news came out this morning that Sam Gagner had been voted as Winnipeg Jets Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy nominee. Click here for more.

Jets news:

The Athletic Winnipeg: Jets showed a glimpse of dominance. Can they replicate it? (Paywall). That’s the 64,000.00 dollar question. All eyes are gonna be on Canada Life tonight.

Global News: Jets can lower anxiety with win over Sharks. This game is one the Jets can simply not afford to lose. Even though they can technically still lose and make the playoffs. They absolutely require the two points in the standings bank.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Sharks pre-game report. The Jets held an optional morning skate as they prepared to face San Jose. 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 look to move closer to wild card clinch against Sharks. The Jets have won three of the last four games, and have no line-up changes for tonight’s game against the Sharks. TSN’s John Lu has more on what a win tonight would do for Winnipeg’s wild card clinching possibilities.

Jets audio:

Sportsnet: 32 Thoughts Podcast – Jets getting closer to securing a playoff spot. Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman spoke about the Jets win over the Predators, how Rick Bowness is handling the team right now and more. Runs about five minutes.