Prospects, Pressure, and the Push to Win

The Winnipeg Jets have officially wrapped up training camp -- and it’s been a grind, to say the least. The biggest priority, above everything else, is coming out healthy... something that’s proven difficult so far. With Cole Perfetti and Dylan Samberg sidelined long-term, and Adam Lowry still easing back -- not to mention a few bumps and scares with Jonathan Toews and Dylan DeMelo -- the road’s been rough. But with adversity comes opportunity. Nikita Chibrikov, the 22-year-old fiery forward from Russia, has earned himself a look alongside Toews and Gustav Nyquist -- and a two-year contract extension to go with it. Has he truly claimed that spot ahead of Brad Lambert? Meanwhile, Ville Heinola’s been placed on waivers -- raising questions about whether he’s become a mismanaged asset for the organization. And it all circles back to one big question: How do the Jets balance developing their young talent while staying locked in as a legitimate Stanley Cup contender? Oh yeah, and someone named Connor McDavid has re-signed... All that and more on today’s edition of Jets @ Noon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices