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Unpacking Paul Maurice's oddly introspective decision to leave Winnipeg

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Paul Maurice's departure from the Winnipeg Jets was packaged in a very unique, very positive manner. Question is: Was it window dressing?

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JUSTIN CUTHBERT: Paul Maurice just leaving his post as coach of the Winnipeg Jets. This happened to everyone's surprise on Friday. He said in what was a typically eloquent and interesting news conference that he doesn't believe he's the best coach for this team anymore. And he said, quote, "when you have a 26 year professional hockey coaching career, you know."

Now Paul Maurice swoons us, swoons the media. Everybody in the media loves Paul Maurice because he gives you thoughtful answers.