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Winnipeg Jets post-practice game day audio

The Jets practiced this morning in anticipation of their match-up against the hottest team in the league. We cover who was and wasn’t on the ice, who will and won’t be playing tonight and audio from your Winnipeg Jets.

An interesting practice today.  Burmistrov wasn’t on the ice and won’t be playing tonight.  Both Nik Antropov and Eric Fehr were on the ice but won’t be playing tonight.  The Jets picked up Antti Miettinen off waivers.  They also placed Arturs Kulda on waivers.

Ron HainseyReturning to the ice. Talks about the injury. Whether he expects to play more minutes.

Bryan Little Talks facing off against the WildNeed for shots against Wild netminders.  Fast gameWhether it is a statement gameBuilding a rivalry with Wild.

Dustin ByfuglienTalks about the injury in 1st period of game against Detroit.  Playing at home and taking advantage of it.  Discusses the Wild.   Measuring tape.  Minnesota guys playing against home state teamBragging rights during summerThrowing pucks on netHow the Andrew Ladd birthday prank fell apart.

Chris ThorburnTalks about the expectation for the Wild game.  Still snakebitten but expects to come out of it.  GST chant discussion.

Nik Antropov –  Had a setback in Detroit, aiming for Thursday.  Frustration with being out of lineup.

Eric FehrNot cleared for tonight.  Won’t go into detail about injury.

Coach NoelDiscusses availability of Miettinen.  Talks about his skills, what he will bring to the mix.  Burmistrov being day to day.  Roster decisions.  What he will do without 12 forwards.  Possibility of bringing someone from St. John’s.  Wild hockey.  What Ron Hainsey brings to the lineup.  Parallels between Jets and Wild.

GM Kevin CheveldayoffTalks about the Jets picking up Antti Miettinen off waivers and placing Arturs Kulda on waivers.