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Altitude Check: Wednesday March 14, 2012 Winnipeg Jets News Headlines

Hey all! Here is our feature running Monday through Friday that will bring you up to date on what’s going on in the media pertaining to the Winnipeg Jets.

Here is what's in the news for Wednesday, March 14, 2012:

Previewing tonight’s match-up versus the Dallas Stars. [NHL.com]

Our SB Nation pals at Defending Big D offer more from a Stars perspective. [Defending Big D]

Expect Zach Bogosian to be held out of the Jets line-up yet again. [WFP]

Jets fans turned out in droves to attend yesterday’s team practice at the MTS Iceplex. [Winnipeg Sun]

Bryan Little on developing into Winnipeg’s top-line centre: “We don’t really like to talk about first and second lines and stuff like that, but my average minutes are up more than any other year. I’ve learned to adjust to the role. I’m not that guy who’s going to go out there and score 40, 50 goals but I try to do my best and try to get the job done — whether that is shutting other lines down or trying to chip in on offence.” [Winnipeg Sun]

Please, for the love of God, don't start calling soft penalties to enhance league scoring. [WFP]

Paul Friesen on why the NHL’s current rules should stay in tact. Sorry Coach Noel, but you’re among the dinosaurs for believing that hybrid icing isn’t a better option than touch icing. Just ask Kurtis Foster how awesome touch icing is. Mmm, that was super sweet! Adapt or die, Claude. [Winnipeg Sun]

Jonathan WIllis takes a look at Dustin Byfuglien’s stats. [Jets Nation]

An updated look at the Eastern Conference standings after the Florida Panthers and Washington Capitals both won their respective games yesterday. Winnipeg’s playoff odds are now down to 15.9% [NHL.com]

Meant to cover this last week, but Marlin Murray – Head Coach of the MJHL's Dauphin Kings – has been suspended twelve games for the harassment of league officials during an opening round playoff game against the Winnipeg Saints. The Kings were also fined an undisclosed sum of money for the incident, which can be seen HERE. The Kings were upset by the Saints in the best-of-seven series 4 games to 1. [MJHL]

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