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Winnipeg Jets Scott Arniel introductory presser as new head coach

On Friday the Jets confirmed that former associate coach Scott Arniel had been named the next head coach in Winnipeg. Today we heard from the next bench boss in Winnipeg.

Topics:
1) Introductory comments from Scott Brown
2) Introductory remarks from GM Kevin Cheveldayoff (:54)
3) Introductory remarks from new coach Scott Arniel (2:00)
4) What did he learn from his time as HC in Columbus? (8:44) (SA)
5) How many people did he interview and what made Scott Arniel stand out? (9:44) (KC)
6) What’s going to change? What’s going to stay the same? (12:57) (SA)
7) How do they close the gap? Using analytics? (16:02) (SA)
8) What’s missing from this Jets team when you look at current playoff teams? (18:31) (SA)
9) What’s his view on integrating young players into NHL lineup? (20:08) (SA)
10) Perception that Scott Arniel was a “safe decision”. (21:15) (KC)
11) Does the 5-10% better mean for them on players or players on themselves? (23:08) (SA)
12) Plans for the associate/assistant coach? (24:42) (KC)
13) Is there a timeline for the coaching search? (25:49) (SA)
14) Is there something specific he is looking for in his coaches? (26:34) (SA)
15) Summer Summit of Analytics (27:51) (SA)
16) More insight on the Jets analytics department (29:24) (KC)
17) What type of coach does he want to be? (31:20) (SA)

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David Minuk

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