Winnipeg Jets coach Claude Noel press conference

The Jets had a vigorous final practice.  Tomorrow the Jets have to shift to game preparation as the Senators and Jets will be practicing for Saturday’s game:

Coach Noel (audio starts a bit loud) – Thoughts on Peluso.  Will he be a player for Saturday.  How close is he to establishing lineups?  Expect same group to practice tomorrow?  Buff & Enstrom on power play.  Standard for penalties.  Went over rules with the league via conference call.  Importance of goaltending   Does Pavelec have to carry team?  Is it difficult to gauge your team without exhibition games?  Quality of today’s practice.  Has the shortened season caused an issue assessing Scheifele?  How many defencemen does he want to start the year?  Importance of veteran depth defencemen.  How is Zach Redmond doing?  Spencer Machacek outlook.  

Audio courtesy of TSN Radio 1290.

David Minuk

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