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Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff end of season interview

Topics:

1. How would he assess the season overall?
2. Does he expect to be a cap ceiling team next season?
3. Biggest priorities this offseason (filling a 2C role vs top 4 blueliner)?
4. Filling the backup goalie position considering Laurent Brossoit is a free agent?
5. Does he have a timeline for next season?
6. How much pressure does he feel to get the team back where they were two years ago?
7. Is team toughness an element they feel the need to address?
8. His thoughts on the 2020 draft class.
9. Can he provide some insight why the loss of Dustin Byfuglien had such a ripple effect?
10. How important is it to find “win now” players for the D group?
11. What grade would he give Paul Maurice and his staff this season?
12. Did Paul Maurice cross the line with his statements regarding Matthew Tkachuk?
13. Have conversations begun with Dylan DeMelo in terms of a contract?
14. Does he approach free agency differently this offseason?
15. Does he have any updated list for players who are heading overseas?
16. Where are the areas of opportunity for his team?

David Minuk

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