Audio Description:
The Jets were off today but Jets head coach Scott Arniel took some time to join Jim Rome on The Jim Rome Show. The interview starts at the 18 minute mark and runs until the 28 minute mark. Then Rome talks about the Jets for about a minute after it concludes.
Topics:
1) What is he most pleased about. Character/Competitiveness of the room. (18:22)
2) When did he realize they had this type of potential? (19:00)
3) Where would he rank Connor Hellebuyck in all his years in hockey? (20:00)
4) Is Hellebuyck in same class as Dominik Hasek (21:00)
5) When Hellebuyck came back from 4 Nations, was he mentally spent? Or was he energized? (21:25)
6) His career coming full circle with a passionate fan base (22:25)
7) Did he ever give up on coaching again after Columbus? (23:45)
8) What makes Alex Ovechkin so special? (24:52)
9) What are conversations like with players with bullseye on their back? (26:55)
Recap of the game.
Guests: Jacob Stoller at 32:09 and Frank Seravalli at 1:23:58.
A look at the projected lineups and pre-game interviews.
Keeping you up-to-date with all the latest pro hockey news in Manitoba.
Almost 40 minutes with the Jets defenceman.
Two games down and one more to go as the Jets practice today in Utah.