From what has been coming out of the Winnipeg Jets locker room, it appears, for the time being, that the current crop of players enjoyed their time here in their first year in Winnipeg and would like to be back. General Manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has a lot to think about on what players to resign as there are a few restricted free agents (Evander Kane, Kyle Wellwood & Ondrej Pavelec) and a couple of non-restricted free agents (Tanner Glass, Jim Slater, and Chris Mason) Some are no-brainers and some may take more thought as the team clearly has to get better.
Chevy says he won't mortgage the future for short-term success, but is willing to trade-up at the Entry Draft this summer.
Coach Claude Noel has stated he is adamant that things will improve next season and Jets fans will see an improved product on the ice.
As for the owners side of things, Jets co-owner David Thomson said he is euphoric about his decision to partner up with Mark Chipman in purchasing the Jets from the Atlanta Spirit group and moving them to Winnipeg and hopes to build a perennial contender for years to come.
And it appears Winnipeg's reputation with players outside the city is improving.
