Note: The Jets have a day off today as they try and regroup from their second straight late 3rd period collapse. Similar to the loss on Sunday against the Blackhawks the Jets were in it until a breakdown led to a Chris Kreider breakway and a 3-2 final. They will be back on the ice tomorrow at the MTS Centre at 11:00 AM.
Games of significance last night: Cancuks won (SO).
Games of significance tonight: Sharks (vs. Avalanche).
Afternoon Jets news:
Winnipeg Sun: Just five (season-defining) games left for the Jets. Ken looks ahead at the last five games on the Jets schedule.
Winnipeg Sun: Byfuglien faces suspension. Ken offers up his thoughts on the actions on big #33 and what possible repercussions Byfuglien may face.
TSN: Did Byfuglien commit a crime? Sometimes one forgets the game aspect when real life principals are brought into the arena.
Jets audio:
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: Hustler & Lawless. Hockey insider Darren Dreger joins Hustler & Lawless to discuss the Dustin Byfuglien hit on JT Miller and subsequently announced hearing with NHL Player Safety. Dreger says Player Safety won’t consider the Winnipeg Jets’ current playoff push, but will take Byfuglien’s clean record into account when making their decision.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: The Rona Roundtable. Shane Hnidy looks back on the Jets/Rangers game and discuses Dustin Byfuglien’s possible suspension.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: The Big Show. Gary Lawless joined the Big Show to give the latest update on what’s being heard around the NHL in regards to the Dustin Byfuglien cross-check to Rangers forward J.T. Miller, and discusses why a potential suspension should be centered on intent and not whether an injury resulted.
TSN 1290 Winnipeg: The Big Show. J.P. Vigier feels that while worthy of a penalty, Byfuglien should not receive a suspension for the hit.
TSN 1050 Toronto: Macko and Cauz. Jets play-by-play announcer Dennis Beyak joins Macko and Gareth to discuss Dustin Byfuglien’s cross check on J.T Miller as well as what it will take for the Jets to make the post-season.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Violent, deliberate’ crosscheck could cost Byfuglien. While Jets coach Paul Maurice likes his players to play aggressively he will have to be a little concerned by the lack of discipline shown by #33 on the hit.
Photo Credit: Devon Eadie
Winnipeg Free Press: Little’s return not enough to spark Winnipeg’s offence. He got a quick shot and cheer from the home crowd to start the game but there was a bit of rust for #18 who hadn’t played since a game against the Senators on March 4th. Ed also touches on Byfuglien and a few notes.
Winnipeg Free Press: So, what’s it going to be, Jets? We have been here before but today Gary writes about the next round of adversity that this Jets team will face as they try to make the playoffs.
Winnipeg Free Press: Jets fall flat in crunch time. The look on Pavelec’s face as he was buried in the net along with the puck after Chris Kreider said it all. Ed also writes about the late-game nightmares, King Henrick vs. Ondrej Pavelec and bottom six production.
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Winnipeg Sun: Jets blow another one. Ken breaks down the loss to the Rangers last night.
Winnipeg Sun: Jets finding ways to lose. Paul looks back on a tough Jets day including 1) a poor end to March 2) Slater quick start 3) Little’s rust 4) Analyzing Ondrej 5) Notch on the belt 6) Ladd career year and 7) Toby McGuire.
Rangers 3 Jets 2:
Rangers coach Vigneault not happy about Byfuglien cross-check on Miller. For more click here.
Winnipeg Jets: Ondrej Pavelec, Jim Slater, Mathieu Perreault and Bryan Little. To listen click here.
New York Rangers: Coach Vigneault, Chris Kreider and Dan Girardi. To listen click here.
Coach Maurice post-game presser: Coach Maurice met with the media following the game against New York. To listen click here.
Pressbox Podcast: Host Drew Mindell and analyst Richard Pollock break down the Jets play against the Rangers. To listen click here.
Jets on a Deadline: Game recaps, post-game audio, video highlights and the NHL.com 3 Stars of the night.. For the latest click here.
