Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 9 PM CDT as the Jets go up against the Golden Knight in Vegas. 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.

Jets news:

TSN: Jets look to make statement vs. Golden Knights after ‘measuring stick’ comment. Winnipeg looking to end their long losing streak to Vegas.

The Athletic: The NHL’s top 10 most underrated defensemen and why they’re so valuable. (Paywall). No surprise that the Jets top 4 Dman made the list.

Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Golden Knights 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.

Jets video:

Sportsnet: Why Hellebuyck appears to have the edge in the Hart Trophy race. Justin Bourne joins Tim Micallef to break down the NHL awards races, detailing how Connor Hellebuyck appears to have the inside track to win the Hart over a couple perennial contenders and why Lane Hutson is a lock to win the Calder.