Winnipeg Free Press · May 15, 2019
NHL final four offer valuable lessons for Jets, other also-rans
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What makes them so special? What do they have that we don't? And how do we get where they are?
These are burning questions that should be on the mind of 27 NHL general managers right now as they watch the Boston Bruins, Carolina Hurricanes, San Jose Sharks and St. Louis Blues battle for hockey supremacy.
After all, this is a copycat league, and you can bet those who don't make it to the big dance are exploring what they need to change going forward. That includes Winnipeg Jets architect Kevin Cheveldayoff, whose team made it to the final four last spring only to be eliminated in the opening round this year.