Special touch to special teams needed for bounce back season

The Winnipeg Jets are prioritizing improvements to their special teams units as the shortened NHL pre-season draws to a close. Head coach Scott Arniel emphasized that both the power play and penalty kill must become consistent threats for the club after facing struggles in both areas during the previous campaign.

During practice on Thursday, forward and power-play regular Kyle Connor participated in penalty-killing drills. The shift indicates that Connor could be utilized in both special teams roles depending on circumstances in the upcoming season.