Winnipeg Jets Evening News

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Jets news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets look for three in a row (again).  Being the only team left in a 30 team league yet to accomplish this feat isn’t exactly the type of recognition anyone is looking for on the Jets bench.  Plenty to digest in Ken’s game preview.

Winnipeg Free Press:  Making a Jets list, checking it thrice.  (Paywall).  Scott covers quite a bit in his latest piece including Mark Chipman, Heritage Classic (x 2), emergence of top line of (Scheifele, Ehlers and Wheeler), a strong 2nd line and then the two Connor’s.  He ends with three things that need to be fixed which covers special teams, team defence and goaltending.

Illegal Curve:  Jets vs. Sharks projected lineups.  Take a look at what the lines looked like after skate today and what combos you should expect to see at the SAP Center this evening.  Audio: Blake Wheeler and Mark Scheifele.

Illegal Curve:  Morning Papers.  If you missed any of the news we have you covered.  

Jets audio:

Illegal Curve:  Coach Maurice pre-game scrum.  What does he expect from the Sharks?  Team speed.  Sticking with the game plan.  Any lineup changes?  On Peter DeBoer being a worthwhile Coach of the Year candidate.  Being able to get everyone onto the same page.  How has Ben Chiarot handled the process of becoming an NHL regular?  Has Mark Scheifele taken on a bigger leadership role since Andrew Ladd’s trade?

Prospect news:

Winnipeg Sun:  Prospect pool remains deep.  Plenty from Ken on the Jets prospect pool for this organization.

Hockey’s Future:  North Dakota’s Poolman takes a step forward in second season.  They did a Q & A with the Jets prospect in advance of the Frozen Four.