Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links

Note: Puck drop is at 7 PM CT as the Jets go up against the Predators 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 on the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show as we discuss and analyze the results of the game.

Note III: Jets coach Scott Arniel says Neal Pionk close to return, will join road trip, provides other injury updates which you can read here.

Jets news:

Sportsnet: An X-factor for every bubble team. No surprise that after 55/81 the focus for Winnipeg is secondary scoring and Rory has his eyes set on Cole Perfetti to be the X-factor for the Jets.

Illegal Curve Hockey: Jets vs Predators 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:

TSN: What’s changed for the Jets since the Olympic break? The Jets have looked like a different team since coming back from the Olympic break, and after big wins over the Blues and Avalanche they’re looking to continue to push for an improbable playoff berth. Josh Morrissey and Scott Arniel break down what has changed for the club.

Jets prospect news:

The Athletic: Judging top NHL draft prospects by Jets fit: Who should Winnipeg pick? (Paywall). While the Jets are still in that in-between potential playoff spot or potential top 10 pick, Murat comes along with insight into the upcoming Top 10 at the Draft in June and how each player could fit within the system for Winnipeg.