Winnipeg Jets coach Claude Noel pre-game scrum

Coach Noel gave his players the day off yesterday to rest them up for tonight’s match-up against division rival Tampa Bay.  He met with the media this morning.

Coach Noel – Comments on firing of coach Boucher.  What was it like when he took over for coach Hitchcock?  Difficult part of coming in when someone has been released.  Did he get a sense players are more energized?  Is there a malaise hitting teams this season?  Managing the players energy (thinking for game vs. playoffs).  Injury updates (Wright – on IR, Stuart – will not be in game, Hainsey – not in game, Enstrom – off IR and in tonight, Peluso – week to week, Slater – week to week, Mario Lemieux – oh we don’t have him).  Optional practice.  Keys to managing injuries.