Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 6:30 pm CST as the Jets go up against the Canadiens 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.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: Jets continue to hang with top contenders in Western Conference. That they do. That they do. 

The Athletic Winnipeg: Are these Winnipeg Jets better than 2017-18? Biggest needs this season? Mailbag, part 2. (Paywall).  Murat had so many questions he needed a second mailbag so check out the answers to your questions here. 

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Canadiens pre-game report. 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:

TSN: Justin and Morgan square off in the ‘Barron Bowl’. Although this won’t be the first time they’ve played against each other in the NHL, Justin Barron is hoping he’ll actually get some ice time against his brother Morgan this time, when the Canadiens and Jets do battle.

TSN: Despite missing a good chunk of time, Vilardi finding groove with Jets. Gabriel Vilardi has had a few weeks to find his rhythm once again after missing a chunk of time earlier in the season and he spoke about how he has been able to continue to make good reads on the ice, despite missing games. The Jets forward also touched on how it has been adjusting to new linemates since his return.