Coach Noel – Mark Stuart injury update.  Jacob Trouba sightings.  Jim Slater update (not day to day).  Ben Chairot’s recall.  Peluso & Thorburn talk.  Assessment of his team.  Dealing with frustration.  Finding solutions is fun part of coaching.  What has he seen from Enstrom?  Thoughts on Enstrom’s decision to not play in Olympics.  Talk about Blake Wheeler.

Audio courtesy of TSN 1290 Winnipeg.

Quotes:

– “I’ve gotta get on twitter so I can get the same information you guys have”

– (On Jacob Trouba sightings) “He’s not a UFO last I checked”

– “I could use trick words if I was an English major but I’m not, so I’m not going to trick you guys.  You guys are smart!”

– “Fun part of coaching is trying to find solutions to the problems.  Like I said before, it’s like parenting, there is no manual, it’s just like coaching.  You’re trying to sort it out.”

– (On Enstrom) “He’s been good.  Would you like me to get a bigger word?  A better adjective?  If he was fabulous I would say that!”

David Minuk

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