Winnipeg Sports Talk host Andrew “Hustler” Paterson is joined by TSN’s Kevin Sawyer to break down the biggest Winnipeg Jets preseason storylines heading into opening night.
They discuss Ville Heinola clearing waivers, Nikita Chibrikov’s promotion to a top-six role, Gustav Nyquist’s resurgence, blue-line combinations with Fluery, Stanley, and Pionk, and how the Jets can overcome early injuries to key players like Cole Perfetti and Dylan Samberg.
Plus, Sawyer shares his thoughts on how the Jets’ depth and identity have evolved under Scott Arniel — and which players are pushing hardest for roster spots.
Heinola & Duehr clear waivers (00:00)
Chibrikov earns top-six opportunity (01:00)
Jets balancing veterans and youth (02:15)
Perfetti’s injury and lineup adjustments (04:00)
Handling adversity early in the season (06:45)
Nyquist’s chemistry and scoring touch (08:10)
Jets blue-line decisions: Fleury, Stanley & Pionk (10:00)
Confidence in Hayden Fleury (12:20)
Expectations for the Jets this season (13:30)
Bottom-six identity and playoff-style focus (15:15)
Parker Ford vs. David Gustafsson for roster spot (15:45)
Closing thoughts (16:10)
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