Winnipeg Jets coach Claude Noel press conference

Players had the day off today but coach Noel spoke with the media about a number of topics.

Coach Noel  – Team came off road trip healthy.  Keeping things in perspective.  Status of Miettinen.  Wellwood’s status. Will Wellwood be moved as a result of success of Wheeler/Kane.  Byfuglien’s playing minutes and consistency.  What has changed in Buff’s game?  Talks about the Capitals.  Three games in how confident is he?  Response when lineup changes work out?  Jokinen/Kane/Wheeler – bona fide 1st line?  Antropov/Little/Ladd line success.  Importance of keeping emotional balance.  Assessment of Jokinen’s play.  Play of Paul Postma.  Thoughts on Mark Scheifele.  Preparation for Penguins.

Audio courtesy of TSN Radio 1290.

David Minuk

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