Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 6 pm CDT as the Jets go up against the Blue Jackets in Columbus. 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 on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game.

Note III: Jets winger Kyle Connor becomes just the third Winnipeg player to be named an NHL Star of the Month as he picked up 2nd Star honours for all he did in October.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: Five thoughts on the Winnipeg Jets through 10 games. As we await the start of game 11 on the Jets calendar, Jacob looks back at the previous ten games and gives you his five and a bonus sixth thought covering: 1) Special-teams sessions are paying off. 2) Defence is looking good. 3) There’s a top-six, bottom-six drop-off. 4) The blue-line is scoring. 5) Michigan magicians are at it again. 6) Do they need a top-six centre or a top-four defenseman?

The Athletic Columbus: Winnipeg Jets’ Scott Arniel learned tough lessons in Columbus: ‘I thought I had all the answers’. (Paywall). He’s back as an NHL head coach 14 seasons after he was in Ohio during his first tour of duty as an NHL bench boss. He caught up with Aaron Portzline to reflect.

Global News: November could determine whether Jets are truly elite. One thing Scott Arniel has preached is there are no home games or road games, there are only games to be played. That mantra will be tested this month.

Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Blue Jackets pre-game report. Check out the projected lines and D pairs and get all the latest game info.

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