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The Free Press sits down with Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo for a wide-ranging conversation about the stuff you don’t always hear in a media scrum.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Dylan DeMelo discussed his personal life, routines, and hockey perspectives in an interview with the Winnipeg Free Press. The 33-year-old blueliner, who joined the Jets via a trade with the Ottawa Senators before the 2020 trade deadline, shared insights into his pre-game routines, career background, and affinity for the city of Winnipeg.
During the conversation, DeMelo revealed he would advocate for a time limit on coach's challenges and expressed skepticism about future NHL expansion beyond 32 teams. He also highlighted his pre-game ritual of taping his stick on the bench, his childhood hockey memories, and his deep appreciation for the Winnipeg community.

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