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Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff media availability on day 1 of regular season

With the 2021 season getting underway the Jets GM spoke this afternoon.

Topics:

1. Opening season roster and cap compliance.
2. Movement between the AHL and taxi squad.
3. Does he envision team carrying less than 23 players for the season?
4. What he sees as strengths of team and internal expectations?
5. Further explanation of roster cap compliance.
6. Why have hockey people been reluctant to speak out about social issues?
7. What stood out to him most about his group ahead of this season?
8. How has COVID-19 impacted him and where does he think it will challenge him most?
9. Why was it beneficial to pass Mathieu Perreault through waivers?
10. On players being in difficult situations (i.e. requesting trade or agent comments) but still performing.