Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 6 pm CDT as the Jets go up against the Red Wings in Detroit. 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.

Jets news:

TSN: Jets’ Chipman addresses team’s low attendance, big picture focus in Winnipeg. This is a transcription of the chat between Darren Dreger and Mark Chipman (video link below).

The Athletic Winnipeg: Breaking down Kyle Connor’s goal scoring using the NHL’s new player and puck-tracking data. (Paywall). An interesting read from Murat.

Daily Faceoff: The ultra-competitive Central Division playoff race is already taking shape. Are we already watching the standings? Joking aside the Central may be a bit more competitive than anticipated this summer. 

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Red Wings pre-game report. The Jets held a morning skate as they prepared to face Detroit. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and get all the latest game info.

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

Jets video/audio:

TSN: Jets’ Chipman addresses low attendance, team’s big picture focus in Winnipeg. Winnipeg Jets and True North Sports & Entertainment executive chairman Mark Chipman talks to TSN Hockey Insider Darren Dreger about the team’s attendance issues and its commitment to bringing fans back into the building.

WST: Craig Button on the Winnipeg Jets 3-3 start to the season. Andrew “Hustler” Paterson is joined by TSN’s Craig Button for a discussion on the Winnipeg Jets 3-3 start to the season. They spoke about the win over the Blues, the D group, changes on forward, hot start for Mark Scheifele and the new contracts for Connor Hellebuyck/Mark Scheifele.