Mark Scheifele conference call

Photo Credit: Colby Spence After signing an eight year deal, Jets centre Mark Scheifele spoke to the media about his new long term deal with Winnipeg: Audio: Quotes: - on committing long term to Jets: "I haven't stopped smiling since I found out. It's a huge honour." - on what makes this the perfect fit: "It's an unbelievable organization. Nothing but a class act. I believe in the team". - on length of deal: "I wanted an eight year deal. That was in my mind from the start." - on playing in Winnipeg: "I wouldn't have wanted to stick around if it wasn't such a great community." - on the young pieces in the organization: "Being the hockey nerd I am I watched the intra-squad game (at Development Camp)" - on the Byfuglien contract: "When you see a guy like Dustin Byfuglien sign...it gets you pretty excited. It was huge for me." - on what is first thing he will do with money: "I'm going to do is take my family for dinner. My family and my agent."

Winnipeg Jets Mark Scheifele conference call on new eight year contract