Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff media availability following McGroarty/Yager trade

Topics:
1) Was Brayden Yager a player they’ve had their eyes on for awhile?
2) Can he provide any clarity on why they needed to move Rutger McGroarty? (1:13)
3) Was there anything in hindsight that provides any more insight? (3:10)
4) Is there any exemption for Yager to play for the Moose next season? (5:03)
5) Would he have been comfortable letting McGroarty play out the year in Michigan? (6:10)
6) Does this change their drafting philosophy? (7:09)
7) What made this deal makes the most sense and were there any others on the table? (8:22)
8) Had McGroarty signed, were they prepared to let him play in the NHL? (9:57)
9) Did McGroarty or his camp ever ask for assurances to the NHL? (11:23)
10) How are discussions going with Cole Perfetti’s representation? (11:43)
11) Is long-term on the table for Cole Pertti? (12:50)
12) Do other long-term deals signed by Perfetti’s peers impact? (13:04)
13) Does player development help Yager get acclimatized to his new team? (13:48)
14) On the handling of young prospects and it being a “concern” (15:17)
15) Based on what he’s heard from agents there isn’t a concern about development? (17:23)

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