Winnipeg Jets Afternoon Links | Olympic Games

warning: Puck drops at 6 p.m. CST as the Flyers take on the Penguins in Pittsburgh. Check out illegalcurve.com for all the post-game reaction after the game.

Note II: We want you to join the conversation at the final buzzer on the Illegal Curves post-game show.

Note III: We expected the Jets to start Mark Scheifele and the only real question is who will give them the waiver? Now we have an answer because the group posted Axel Johnson-Fjallby about giving up.

News about jet aircraft:

Winnipeg Number: Jets Cheveldayoff gave fans and players something to believe in. It's a stark contrast between “What's Happening in Winnipeg” and “Winnipeg Challenge for the Cup” at midseason. This next phase with a healthy squad will go a long way in convincing the people that this year will not repeat what happened last season..

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Pittsburgh Tribune: Penguins will start goaltender Tristan Jarry against Jets. Get an idea of ​​the Jets' opponent tonight.

The Athletic: Which were the best and worst NHL first-rounders for the 2023-24 season? (Paywall). Considering the Jets have played two and 1/3 games together, it's hard to rate them. So they don't, but they give Mark Scheifele credit for what he's been doing with various teammates this season.

Illegal Curve: Jets vs Penguins pregame score. Check predicted lineups and D pairings and get the latest game information.

Illegal Curve: Morning Papers. If you miss any of today's news, we'll let you know.

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Daily Faceoff: How Shawn Monahan in the bumper could significantly improve the Winnipeg Jets' power play. Interesting discussion with a former QMJHL coach John Goyens he's currently in Montreal with TSN 690 on Sean Monahan's impact on the Habs' power play when he's put in a bumper position, and how he could positively impact the Jets when he's currently tied for the 24th overall power play.

The Raw Knuckles Podcast: Interview with Sean Monahan before he was traded to the Winnipeg Jets. Former NHL players Chris Nilan and Tim Stapleton (ex-Jet) had a chance to chat with Sean Monahan before he was sent to Winnipeg. Good insight into the player the Jets traded with the Habs.