Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Practice media: Connor Hellebuyck | Neal Pionk | Coach Scott Arniel

Note: The big news of the day today at the Jets optional practice as they prepare for Game 1 of their second round series with the Stars was that Mark Scheifele, Josh Morrissey and Logan Stanley were all wearing non-contact uniforms. Following skate head coach Scott Arniel labelled the trio as day-to-day and reluctantly as game-time decisions. If I had to guess I’d say 55 looked like an option for Wednesday but you’ll have to wait until morning skate tomorrow to find out.

Note II: Come say hi tomorrow at the Special Edition Illegal Curve pre-game show live from Cityplace starting at 6:30 PM CDT (or join us here). You can also join us after the final buzzer for the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show (be sure to smash that like/subscribe button) which will include post-game interviews from Jets players as well as from head coach Scott Arniel.

Jets news:

NHL.com: Hellebuyck excited to have ‘restart’ with Jets in Western 2nd Round. You could definitely sense that he was feeling unburdened.

Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeggers overcome with playoff frenzy. (Paywall). The city is pretty electric right now.

CBC: Raucous Winnipeg fans poised to be X-factor for Jets in 2nd round against Dallas Stars. They are always great and even more so in the playoffs.

The Athletic Winnipeg: Adam Lowry, Rick Bowness and the special Game 7 moment that was years in the making. (Paywall). Another great piece from Murat.

Sportsnet: Stars coach says Jason Robertson ‘close’ to returning ahead of Jets series. Relevant update on one of the key players for the Jets opponent. 

Jets video:

TSN: Will Game 7 performance spark Connor Hellebuyck vs Stars? Connor Hellebuyck’s stellar Game 7 could be the momentum that he and the Jets need heading into their series against the Stars. After a dominant regular season, all eyes have been on Hellebuyck and whether or not he can carry the load in the playoffs. 

TSN: What do Jets and Stars have in store after first round thrillers? With the Stars mounting a thrilling comeback in Game 7, while the Jets pulled off the improbable to stun the Blues and take Game 7 in double-overtime, what do these two have in store for the second round? Bryan Hayes and Cheryl Pounder discuss with their series kicking off on Wednesday.