The Jets took to the ice in Vancouver as they get ready for the final game before the Christmas break. Following the skate players spoke.
Player audio:
Blake Wheeler: Assessing the day. Reflecting on last night, did they fail to build on a solid first period? Will they be a little more physical tomorrow? Feel a bit odd to be hanging around Vancouver, waiting for game two? Does it add anything to playing game two? Might this “anomaly to the schedule” be worth exploring. On facing Markstrom. Bonus to be on the road so they don’t have the distraction of Christmas?
Patrik Laine: On the adjustments they need to make for tomorrow. Did he feel he got enough good looks at Markstrom? Feel a bit odd to be hanging around Vancouver, waiting for game two? In-game adaptations for his line.
Mark Scheifele: On the consistency issues with this club. In-game adaptations. On what Patrik Laine has been able to accomplish to date. Advantage to be in the same city and have another game tomorrow.
Coach audio:
Paul Maurice: Thoughts on Nic Petan’s return last night. How close are Matthias/Armia to returning? Any chance for either of them tomorrow? Any insight as to why consistency from period to period is a problem for this team? Complicated problem with no quick fix? In-game adaptations for the players. How would he assess Dustin Byfuglien’s game this season? Will it be a more intense game tomorrow night?
All audio courtesy of TSN 1290 Winnipeg.
