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Conference call with Winnipeg Jets centre Nate Thompson

A chat with the newly signed centre.

Topics:

1. His role and mentoring younger players.
2. Does he still feel comfortable at playing in all forward positions?
3. Was there more trepidation going into the offseason due to the state of the world?
4. What the playoffs were like with the Flyers in the bubble?
5. What made this a good fit?
6. On his sobriety and how life has changed.
7. Why was it important for him to speak about it and what was the reaction to sharing his story?
8. Special moment for him last season in Winnipeg with his son.
9. Did Devin Setogucchi reach out to him?
10. What are the keys to fitting in to a new group?
11. How does a player earn the trust of a new coaching staff?
12. His thoughts on “team toughness”.
13. On the Minnesota connections in Winnipeg.