Winnipeg Jets Morning Papers

Note:  The Jets return to the ice following a day off on Friday.  They face some stiff competition on Sunday night at the MTS Centre as the third place Blackhawks come to town.  The Hawks played last night in Chicago against the Blue Jackets.  As always keep it locked to @illegalcurve for the latest Jets news updates.

Note II:  Tune into the Illegal Curve Hockey Show from 12 noon until 3 pm as the guys look back at the win over the Habs on Thursday, ahead at tomorrow night’s game against the Hawks and take a look around the NHL.  Guests:  Scott Powers (ESPN Chicago) and Chris Peters (CBS Sports).

Games of significance last night:  Wild won.  Flames lost.  Stars lost.

Games of significance tonight:  Sharks (@ Flyers). Kings (@ Wild).  Avalanche (vs. Sabres). Stars (@ Canucks).

Jets news:

Winnipeg Free Press:  Here’s how the Jets’ charge for a playoff spot shakes down.  Breaking down the Jets last couple of weeks of the regular season.

Winnipeg Sun:  Jets playing playoff hockey every night.  Paul comments on the nastiness from Thursday night’s game and how the Jets have adopted an attitude that has helped the team continue on their current pace.

TSN:  Jets ready for playoff push.  Dennis Beyak leaves the booth to pen this article on the contributions the team is getting from everyone in the pursuit of a playoff spot for the first time since relocation.

USA Today:  Jets are relishing playoff race.  Kevin Allen turns his attention to the waves the Jets are making as the team finds themselves in the midst of a great playoff stretch drive.

Jets audio:

TSN 1290 Winnipeg:  The Big Show.  Paul Edmonds joined the Big Show after Ondreej Pavelec’s 39-save performance in the Jets 5-2 win over the Canadiens to comment on the netminder’s mental toughness and why the goalie rotation employed by Paul Maurice has led to the best numbers of his NHL career.