Following the 3-0 win over the Predators yesterday at the MTS Centre the Jets were back on the ice today in Winnipeg as they prepare to face the Devils tomorrow night. Brian Munz of TSN 1290 Winnipeg was down there and has these as the lines and defensive pairs:
Ehlers-Scheifele-Laine
Stafford-Little(Burmistrov)-Wheeler
Dano-Lowry-Tanev
Connor-Copp-Thorburn
Extra: Perreault in a non-contact jersey. Petan not on the ice.
Morrissey-Byfuglien
Chiarot-Trouba
Stuart-Postma
Extra: Melchiori
Hellebuyck & Hutchinson
Player Audio:
Blake Wheeler: On the Jets discipline. Is that something he needs to discuss with the younger players? Coming into the rink today after getting a win? Seeing Bryan Little back on the ice. On the young players filling in for Little. How long would it take Little to get back to full speed? What does seeing Little mean for this squad?
Bryan Little: How does he feel? Is he ready to go for tomorrow? Is he pretty confident that he is ready? How frustrating has it been these series of long-term injuries?
Ben Chiarot: On the Jets having to block a lot of shots. Concern that Nashville was able to generate shots/shot attempts? How concerned is he with the number of penalties they have been taking? Is fatigue a factor in the penalties? How much has he relished the opportunity to have a top four role?
Coach Audio:
Paul Maurice: Does he expect Bryan Little back tomorrow? Status of Nic Petan? Update on Mathieu Perreault? How much would Bryan Little’s return mean to this team? On the shots on net vs. shots missing the net. His feeling on the Jets penalty troubles. Any update on Enstrom? Schedule talk. On the play of the young players leveling off.
