Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness media availability on day 1 of training camp

After the first official day hitting the ice with his new team hear from Jets bench boss Rick Bowness.

Topics:

1) Getting the team on the same page.
2) Implementing his new systems (1:15)
3) Benefits to playing a more aggressive style (1:27)
4) Getting the D more involved this season (1:51)
5) How much stock should folks put in lines and D pairs on day 1? (2:39)
6) Competition for spots on the Jets (3:49)
7) Biggest changes this summer being coaching staff (4:24)
8) What is the goal for the next three weeks? (4:47)
9) Slimming down training camp roster (5:52)
10) On the way he interacts with GM Kevin Cheveldayoff (7:04)
11) More on the systems changes (7:31)
12) On players wanting to be leaders on this team (8:12)
13) What changes has he seen in Mark Scheifele this summer? (9:02)

David Minuk

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