Jets news and audio (March 30th)

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Jets news: Revamped PK shows massive improvement. Jets may finally have top line to reckon with. Jets hoping new recovery method pays dividends. Byfuglien helps to dispel a myth about the city.

Moose news: Manitoba injury update. Prospects flourish after return to the Moose.

Prospect news: 30 Thoughts (Kyle Connor). Could Kyle Connor benefit from another year at Michigan? Prospect leads Hawks from the blue-line.

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March 6th

Jets news: 2013 first-rounder gets a night that will last a lifetime. Scheifele scores hat trick as Jets topple Canadiens. This 3 deserves a 10. Hat’s off to Scheifele. Heritage Classic news. Morrissey's debut uneventful (good). Pardy eager to renew acquaintances. Western road swing mercifully comes to an end after loss to Jets.

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Jets 4 Canadiens 2:

Montreal Canadiens: Coach Therrien, P.K. Subban, Alex Galchenyuk and Max Pacioretty. To listen click here.

Winnipeg Jets: Mark Scheifele and Josh Morrissey. To listen click here.

Coach Maurice post-game presser: Jets bench boss met with the media following the game against Montreal. To listen click here.

Pressbox Podcast: Host and Analyst Richard Pollock breaks down the Jets play against the Canadiens. To listen click here.

Jets on a Deadline: Game recaps, post-game audio and the 3 Stars of the night. Click here.

 

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March 7th

Jets news: Jets give full-tank effort but come up empty against Oilers. Pavelec has plenty to play for. Edmonton goalie makes 39 saves for Edmonton’s fourth win in past five games. Goalie Talbot steals spotlight as Edmonton Oilers edge Winnipeg Jets 2-1. Talbot helps down Jets.

Heritage Classic: Jets, Oilers, Gretzky and Hawerchuk to renew rivalry outdoors. No. 99 not the only reason the Heritage Classic alumni game will be a treat. Players give thumbs up to Heritage Classic. News and Notes.

Heritage Classic audio: Formal Introduction | Mark Chipman | Dale Hawerchuk.

Prospect news: Kyle Connor’s point streak hits 21 games; continues to lead NCAA in scoring.

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Oilers 2 Jets 1:

Edmonton Oilers: Coach Todd McLellan, Cam Talbot and Patrick Maroon. To listen click here.

Winnipeg Jets: Adam Lowry, Ondrej Pavelec & Mark Scheifele. To listen click here.

Coach Maurice post-game presser: Jets bench boss met with the media following the game against Edmonton. To listen click here.

Pressbox Podcast: Host Drew Mindell, analyst Richard Pollock and special guest Mike Colligan break down the Jets play against the Oilers. To listen click here.

Jets on a Deadline: Game recaps, post-game audio and the 3 Stars of the night. Click here.

 

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March 8th

Jets news: Salute to history long overdue. Scheifele's emergence. Heritage Classic could offer best of old and new. Morrissey's wild ride leads to NHL debut. Fan favourite Kroppy recovering in hospital. Fan-created NHL draft lottery simulator is simple, brilliant. Mark Scheifele named 2nd Star of the Week.

Jets audio: Referendum (Mark Scheifele). Scott Arniel, Dave Babych, Shane Hnidy & Ken Linseman (Heritage Classic).

Moose news: Moose fall to the Wild 2-1. “It was like a scrappy gameâ€. Manitoba Moose Report.

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March 9th

Jets news: Jets not the comeback kids. Kosmachuk doesn't look out of place in his first NHL game. Heritage Classic will be 'like a mini-Super Bowl' for businesses. Stafford shows he's got something left. Jets version of March Madness. What a difference 47 days can make. Jets upset with officiating.

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Post-game audio:

Nashville Predators: Roman Josi, Craig Smith, Colton Sissons and Coach Laviolette. To listen click here.

Winnipeg Jets: Ondrej Pavelec, Marko Dano, Scott Kosmachuk and Drew Stafford. To listen click here.

Coach Maurice post-game presser: Jets bench boss met with the media following the game against Nashville. To listen click here.

Pressbox Podcast: Host and analyst Richard Pollock breaks down the Jets play against the Predators. To listen click here.

 

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March 10th

Jets news: Pavelec keen for action after long recovery from knee injury. Jets' growing pains will continue. Fans can see bright future ahead. Youth served by Jets. Scheifele approaches game like a science.

Jets audio: Referendum on JC Lipon and Patrice Cormier. Kyle Connor. Coach Maurice.

Moose news: Raffl done for the season. Moose overrun by Wild. Depleted Manitoba lineup no match for Iowa.

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March 11th

Jets news: Predictable loss in Motown moves Jets closer to crucial draft position. Sit back, Jets fans, as Scheifele sets own pace. Jets keep finding ways to lose. Copp lives NHL dream with first game in home state. Scheifele’s stock rising at the right time — for him. Jets can’t ground Red Wings’ rally. Dustin Byfuglien exits with upper-body injury.

Jets post-game audio: Coach Maurice, Andrew Copp, Michael Hutchinson and Marko Dano.

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March 12th

Jets news: Plumbing depths of standings a good time to dip into the prospect pool. Prospect taking major strides.

Jets audio: Referendum on Adam Lowry.

Moose news: A night in linemate heaven for Griffins’ trio in win over Manitoba.

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March 13th

Jets news: Kosmachuk makes first mark of his NHL career. Jets dump Avalanche. Byfuglien playing big role. Scheifele extends point streak, Jets defeat Avalanche. Who will show the young Jets the way next season?

Moose news: Griffins build win streak to 10 as they head out on the road.

Prospect news: Kyle Connor ends regular season with 23 game point streak.

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Jets 3 Avalanche 2 (post-game audio):

Jets room: Scott Kosmachuk, Adam Lowry and Ondrej Pavelec. To listen click here.

Coach Maurice post-game. Listen to the Jets bench boss discuss the win over Colorado. To listen click here.

 

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March 14th

Jets news: Trouba’s time to shine. Once a rebel, veteran Byfuglien now an example for young players.

Prospect news: Kyle Connor ends regular season with 23 game point streak.

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March 15th

Jets news: Tough times, big hopes across Western Canada's NHL teams. Dano delivers in 5-2 victory. Lowry pushing forward. ‘Kroppy’ hoping to make Jets game by end of month.

Moose news: Manitoba Moose Report.

Moose audio: Eric Comrie.

Prospect news: Accolades pour in for Kyle Connor. Connor earns five post-season Big Ten Conference distinctions. Some of the Jets’ top talent lies outside the borders of Canada.

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Jets 5 Canucks 2 post-game audio:

Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice post-game. Performance of Michael Hutchinson. Did he like the pace of his team? Unlocking the scoring potential of Marko Dano. Seen a boost since he’s moved him to the top 6? What does he like from Tyler Myers game? Players stepping up at this point in the season. Scheifele having the hot hand. Status of Dustin Byfuglien? What did he like from Julian Melchiori?

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March 16th

Jets news: Youthful Jets could be even younger if management decides to overhaul bottom six. Enstrom elevates game. Dancing Gabe's mom passes away.

Jets audio: Referendum on Anthony Peluso and Matt Halischuk. Coach Maurice (scrum).

Moose news: Eric Comrie on how he stays busy on the bus.

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March 17th

Jets news: Three and you're out. Cheveldayoff happy to have some clarity on expansion draft rules. Opinions may vary, but Ladd universally respected in locker-room. Expansion draft has brass scrambling.

Jets audio: Kevin Cheveldayoff.

Moose news: Austen Brassard shows his musical talents.

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March 18th

Jets news: For love of the game (and money, pride, fame...). Return of Andrew Ladd. Did the Jets let Ladd down? Burmistrov auditioning for a more offensive role. Ladd's return to Winnipeg an emotional one. Things to Watch in Ladd's return. Who will replace Andrew Ladd? If NHL expands who would the Winnipeg Jets protect? Jets expansion draft list is pretty straightforward.

Jets audio: H & L (Referendum - Perreault) Marty Biron (Pavelec). Rick Ralph (Pavelec).

Moose news: Jets recall Nic Petan and return Julian Melchiori to Moose. Outdoors in Cleveland.

Prospect news: Is Michigan's Kyle Connor a better freshman than Dylan Larkin?

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March 19th

Jets news: MTS Centre shows love for Ladd. Ex-captain helps the Hawks blank Winnipeg. Ladd appreciates salute. Fans taking wait-and-see approach to whether they'll be able to see action. Petan looks to stick around. A few words on some guy named Andrew Ladd. Hawks snap four-game skid. Jets pay tribute to Andrew Ladd.

Moose news: Hellebuyck makes 36 saves, Moose snap losing streak with win over Monsters.

Prospect news: Kyle Connor points streak hits 24; natural hat trick in 2nd period. Kyle Connor sets freshman scoring record. Connor’s 4 goals power UM to Big Ten title game. Championship game tonight at 7 pm.

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Blackhawks 4 Jets 0 (post-game):

Chicago Blackhawks: Andrew Ladd, Patrick Kane, Scott Darling and Coach Q. To listen click here.

Winnipeg Jets: Blake Wheeler, Tyler Myers and Ondrej Pavelec. To listen click here.

Coach Maurice post-game presser: Jets bench boss met with the media following the game against Chicago. To listen click here.

Pressbox Podcast: Host and analyst Richard Pollock breaks down the Jets play against the Hawks. To listen click here.

 

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March 20th

Jets news: Beware of mighty special teams. Ehlers nears return after three weeks on shelf. Memories of last spring linger, no longer haunt Jets. Jets in basement of NHL’s Western Conference. Pavelec not adding up. Meet latest Jets call up.

Moose news: Lake Erie Monsters shut down Manitoba Moose, 5-0.

Prospect news: Michigan Rallies Past Minnesota to Win B1G Tournament. Kyle Connor's point streak hits 25. Kyle Connor wins Tournament MVP and makes All Tournament Team.

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March 21st

Jets news: Jets slapped with measuring stick. De Leo's NHL debut follows back-to-back in AHL. Ducks beat Jets in OT. Ducks silence Jets: What you need to know. Connolly Gamble lives his dream. Jets' hopes and Connor hype.

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Ducks 3 Jets in OT:

Anaheim Ducks: Ryan Getzlaf, Jakob Silfverberg and Coach Bruce Boudreau. To listen click here.

Winnipeg Jets: Chase De Leo, Paul Postma, Blake Wheeler and Michael Hutchinson. To listen click here.

Coach Maurice post-game presser: Jets bench boss met with the media following the game against Anaheim. To listen click here.

Pressbox Podcast: Host and analyst Richard Pollock breaks down the Jets play against the Ducks. To listen click here.

 

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March 22nd

Jets news: Race to bottom promises prime pick in talent-rich draft. Burmistrov loads up on late-season confidence. Ehlers has an eye on the future and likes what he sees. Ducky and 'Fe-fe' forever connected. The challenge in making the Jets a perennial playoff club. A Jet awaiting takeoff. Mathieu Perreault has a concussion and is out indefinitely.

Jets audio: Red Berenson (Connor), Corey Pronman (Prospects), J.P. Vigier (young Jets). Dennis Beyak (young Jets).

Moose news: Moose quench Heat in 3-0 win. Manitoba Moose Report.

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March 23rd

Jets news: Jets offer glimmer of hope with shut out. Wheeler leads in points, is first to shoulder blame for woes. Career year means little to Wheeler. Markstrom brilliant, but Canucks shut out again. Blake Wheeler's 'worst year' has nothing to do with Blake Wheeler. Is Scheifele ready to be the Jets’ No. 1 centre? Enstrom to have surgery Thursday; out indefinitely.

Jets audio: Prospect Brendan Lemieux (season to date). Chris Peters (Kyle Connor). Paul Wiecek (Scheifele).

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Post-game audio:

Vancouver Canucks: Coach Willie Desjardins, Jacob Markstrom and Henrik Sedin. To listen click here.

Winnipeg Jets: Nic Petan, Ondrej Pavelec & Adam Lowry. To listen click here.

Coach Maurice post-game presser: Jets bench boss met with the media following the game against Vancouver. To listen click here.

Pressbox Podcast: Host and analyst Richard Pollock breaks down the Jets play against the Canucks. To listen click here.

 

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March 24th

Jets news: Point fingers upstairs. Losing ways could lead to brighter days. Odds are Matthews heading north. 30 Thoughts.

Jets audio: Paul Maurice (extended interview about the 2015-16 season).

Moose links: Moose escape Heat, win 3-2. Moose hang on for the win. Hellebuyck and Comrie remain prime NHL prospects.

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March 25th

Jets news: Injuries, the Jets lineup and perfect timing. A win lottery dreamers didn't want to see. Win over Kings ‘too late:’ Pavelec. A great win. Kings fails to extend division lead with loss. Which teams appear most frequently on no-trade lists?

Jets audio: Craig Button (Jets Prospects).

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Jets post-game audio:

Winnipeg Jets: Dustin Byfuglien, Paul Postma, Adam Lowry and Ondrej Pavelec. To listen click here.

Coach Maurice post-game: Following the game against LA hear from the Jets bench boss. To listen click here.

 

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March 26th

Jets news: Increasing puck power bodes well for Lowry. Jets dial 911 for blue-liner Kichton. Former Sabre's spirits high as Jets shuffle off to Buffalo. Jets Practice Report.

Jets audio: Coach Maurice (scrum). Brenden Kitchton. Adam Lowry.

Moose news: Manitoba makes some moves.

Moose audio: Coach McCambridge (scrum).

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March 27th

Jets news: Mathematically eliminated. Myers travelled with team to visit surgeon. Escaping Buffalo with a big loss. Sabres finally finding their way on home ice. Myers, Stafford grateful for time with Buffalo Sabres.

Moose news: Moose outplayed by Checkers, lose 6-2. Game recap, injury updates, and post-game audio (Coach McCambridge and Scott Kosmachuk).

Prospect news: Kyle Connor ended his Freshman season at Michigan on a 27 game point streak.

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Sabres 3 Jets 2:

Illegal Curve: Coach Maurce post-game. How did he see that game? Badly played? On what Ehlers brought with his speed today. How disappointed is how that they couldn’t clamp down on a 2-0 lead. Not just the rookies. How did he think Trouba got through the game? Burmistrov’s turnover.

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March 28th

Jets news: Postma not taking anything for granted. Let the Kyle Connor Watch begin.

Prospect news: Kyle Connor ended his Freshman season at Michigan on a 27 game point streak.

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March 29th

Jets news: What will the Jets' lines look like next year? Flyers beat Jets in OT. Big Buff an elite D-man.

Moose news: Moose sneak by Checkers in 2-1 win. Scott Kosmachuk strikes twice as Moose edge Checkers. Moose Report.

Prospect news: With season ending for Michigan #ConnorWatch officially begins. Connor is probably NHL-ready, but....

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Flyers 3 Jets 2 in OT:

Illegal Curve: Coach Maurice post game scrum.

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