3 Big Questions for both Winnipeg and Calgary heading into their play-in series

Considering where both teams finished in the standings there are questions about both squads ahead of their play-in series.

Winnipeg:

Why did Paul Maurice start his team off slow at training camp and will it impact Winnipeg’s return to real game action? Does Connor Hellebuyck need to stand on his head for the Jets? And can Winnipeg’s high-end offensive talent carry them to a series victory over Calgary? Sean Reynolds & Shawn McKenzie discuss.

Calgary:

Will Calgary’s top line produce when it matters most? Will David Rittich or Cam Talbot get the nod in goal? And will there be significant changes if the Flames can’t win a playoff series? Eric Francis & Shawn McKenzie break it down.

David Minuk

Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games.

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