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Winnipeg Jets Afternoon News

Winnipeg Jets Afternoon News (Wednesday, Oct 19th)

Kyle Wellwood at home with Jets. Beyak and the Jets return to Toronto. Jets’ Scheifele hoping to force team’s hand. Jets start Pavelec against Remier. The return of the Jets sideshow hits Toronto. Gardiner in lineup as Leafs host Jets. Jets blue-line could be tested. Lapeer’s Jim Slater tied for team lead in goals for Winnipeg Jets. Local athletic therapists gloating working for the Jets.

Illegal Curve:  Jets/Leafs Lineup pdf.

Toronto Star:  Kyle Wellwood at home with Jets.  Apparently Wellwood picked up some russian when he played in the KHL, which helps with his two russian speaking linemates.

Toronto Sun:  Beyak and the Jets return to Toronto.   We really enjoy the job that Dennis has done.

Toronto Sun: Set for Jets? Feels more like the ThrashersWhen Reimer hears the “Go Jets Go” chants at the ACC, he will start to feel that nostalgia.

TSN:  Jets’ Scheifele hoping to force team’s hand.  Wouldn’t that be a nice surprise for the team.

TSN:  Jets start Pavelec against Remier.  Should be a good goalie battle tonight.  Guessing folks in Morweena, Manitoba will have some divided loyalty.  Munz has tonight’s expected lines.

Globe and Mail:  The return of the Jets sideshow hits Toronto.  Mirtle earlier tweeted that he had never seen a show like this before:

The Jets dressing room was a complete zoo today. More media than possibly ever in the visiting room.

Toronto Sun:  Gardiner in lineup as Leafs host Jets.  Jets rookie Mark Scheifele won’t be the only rookie with something to prove tonight.

NHL.com:  Jets blue-line could be tested.   Defencemen Ron Hainsey and Mark Stuart were both hurt against Pittsburgh (although Stuart returned to play in 3rd) but I am looking forward to watching Meech become the first Manitoban to play for the Jets.

Flint Journal:  Lapeer’s Jim Slater tied for team lead in goals for Winnipeg Jets.  Had a good conversation with Slater of the GST line about the similarities between living in Winnipeg and Michigan.

ChrisD:  Local athletic therapists gloating working for the JetsWorking with an NHL team in your home province is a special experience and one these guys are quite proud of.