TSN’s Craig Button joins Andrew “Hustler” Paterson on Winnipeg Sports Talk to break down the Winnipeg Jets’ 3-1 start to the season.
They discuss Winnipeg’s response after the opener, the impact of missing key players like Cole Perfetti, Dylan Samberg, and Adam Lowry, and why Button believes the Jets are a legitimate Stanley Cup contender.
The conversation covers Jonathan Toews’ return to form, Morgan Barron’s strong play, Vlad Namestnikov’s versatility, Gus Nyquist’s underrated addition, and how the Jets’ hockey IQ sets them apart. Craig also weighs in on Nashville’s struggles and Nikolaj Ehlers’ transition to Carolina.
Intro (00:00)
Jets bounce back (00:30)
Button: Jets are Cup contenders (01:20)
Jonathan Toews’ return (03:00)
Jets’ hockey IQ (05:40)
Barron & centre depth (06:40)
Namestnikov’s impact (08:30)
Predators struggles (09:40)
Ehlers in Carolina (10:40)
Gus Nyquist’s fit (13:00)
Final thoughts (14:50)
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10 Comments
Whirling Dervish lol
Love the tricolor Expos lid, Butts. The Jets are for real. JT will help take them to another level. The stuff he can teach Schife and Lows and Barron and the rest is pure gold. I had always hoped JT would end up here, and voila!! Well done Chevy. He's here becasue of us. He is one of us. GJG!
I can listen to Craig Button all day, great insights.
Call me bitter but personally I am happy to know the grass isn't greener in Carolina. Think of the guys who stayed and why they stayed…and Nic didn't want to be here.
Craig is the biggest Winnipeg glazer and I’m here for it
The signings of Pearson and Koepke have been solid additions so far. JT’s fundamentals are very impressive.
When Adam returns to the Lineup we get seriously strong up the middle. I move Barron onto the second line winger with Toews and Perfetti. That frees up Vlad to centre the fourth.
Ehlers would definitely help the Jets but let’s be real that he isn’t worth 9.5 million on our roster. Chevy made the right decision.
I love Craig Button what a G
That interview was right on the button.