Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 8 pm CDT as the Jets go up against the Kings 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.

Note III: Some prospect news as Jets draft pick Brad Lambert was named AHL Rookie of the Month for March.

Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun: Bowness moves Ehlers to top line, shakes up defence pairings as Jets look to end losing streak against Kings. Fans have been clamouring for this configuration for some time so it will be interesting to see how it works out and how long the coach will roll with it.

Daily Faceoff: The most concerning elements of the Winnipeg Jets’ recent struggles. Hustler joined the guy for a chat and this is part of it transcribed.

Global News: Clinching playoff spot can’t come soon enough for slumping Jets. No question about it. Get that out of the way although right now the focus is on the process.

TSN: Jets take biggest tumble among Canadian teams in Power Ranking. Not that I really this the Jets care too much about “power rankings” I do think this team does better when they are being discounted.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Kings 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: Martin Biron shares his thoughts on Winnipeg Jets slide and how they can turn it around. The Jets were in a battle for first place in the Central Division all season long until a recent tailspin has them in danger of falling into a wild card spot. With Winnipeg riding a six-game losing streak, TSN Hockey analyst Martin Biron shares if he’s lost faith in the Jets. 

TSN: ‘Recognize what your options are’: Bowness believes Jets are trying to do too much. Jets head coach Rick Bowness says his forwards need to do a better job of recognizing when they can and can’t make a play, exclaiming that he played against Wayne Gretzky and he never went through four guys on his own.

Sportsnet:  Bowness mixing things up in need of getting top two lines going. Jets head coach Rick Bowness discusses him reasoning behind him shaking up his top two lines, in need of re-discovering chemistry and offence, after losing six straight games.

Pre-game media: Kyle Connor | Gabriel Vilardi | Coach Rick Bowness |