WST | Answering Winnipeg Jets preseason questions with Murat Ates

Video Description:
Hustler is joined by Murat Ates of The Athletic to tackle two of the biggest Winnipeg Jets storylines from training camp.

• How will the blue line adjust with Dylan Samberg sidelined 6–8 weeks?
• Who steps up alongside Neal Pionk — Hayden Fleury, Logan Stanley, or Vili Heinola?
• Could Kyle Connor’s new contract reshape the Jets’ salary structure, especially after Kaprizov’s massive deal in Minnesota?

Murat breaks down lineup possibilities, the impact of organizational policies on bonuses, and what it means for the Jets’ long-term outlook.

Topics:
Intro (00:00)
Jets’ blue line questions at camp (00:30)
Dylan Samberg’s injury timeline & impact (01:20)
Who steps up with Neal Pionk? (02:40)
Vili Heinola’s opportunity & past hurdles (05:00)
Defensive pairings debate (07:00)
Risks with a Stanley–Shen pairing (08:00)
Kaprizov’s massive contract & ripple effect (09:20)
Kyle Connor contract implications (10:30)
Signing bonuses vs Jets’ organizational policy (12:30)
Why Winnipeg struggles with contract structure (14:00)
Will Jets break tradition for Connor? (15:30)
Closing thoughts (16:00)