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For Maurice, it's about how a player fits, not price tag

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Kevin Hayes (right) and the New York Rangers are in town tonight. Hayes is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in the off-season, and Winnipeg has been floated as a possible destination for the centreman. (Mary Altaffer / The Associated Press files)

The final two weeks before the NHL's Feb. 25 trade deadline are stressful times for the league's general managers and their respective scouting staffs.

Winnipeg head coach Paul Maurice also has a keen but slightly detached interest.

He explained his role in the process as the Jets prepped for Tuesday's game with the New York Rangers (7 p.