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Winnipeg Jets forward Andrew Copp conference call pre-training camp

A few days before Jets training camp gets underway Andrew Copp spent some time discussing the state of things.

With the Jets back in Winnipeg as they get ready to start training camp on Sunday forward Andrew Copp spoke today.

Topics:

1. His involvement in the return to play committee.
2. The negotiations between the NHLPA and NHL.
3. Thinking about the different financial landscape being on the last year of his deal.
4. Does he have to re-evaluate his goal (2nd line centre) when the team added Paul Stastny?
5. Did he play a lot outdoors as a kid?  (b/c some teams are considering outdoor games).
6. More on the negotiations regarding return to play.
7. Where did Paul Stastny have biggest impact previously and what he expects now?
8. How do the Jets stack up in the Canadian division?
9. When Laine’s agent talks about “change in scenery”, how does that impact the room?
10. What are the benefits to a short training camp and no exhibition games?
11. What does he think of the new style of schedule?
12. Expectations for him in a contract year.
13. On the team picking up a 2C in Paul Stastny.
14. Something fun the Jets do in practice.
15. How would he describe his offseason?