Maurice remains a Winnipeg fan

Former Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice discussed his former club ahead of Florida's game in Winnipeg, reflecting on recent high-profile player departures and the Heritage Classic alumni weekend. Maurice addressed goaltender Connor Hellebuyck forcing a trade to the New Jersey Devils, noting increasing player mobility across the league while maintaining that current players still enjoy playing in Winnipeg.

Maurice praised the return of former fan favorites like Dustin Byfuglien for the alumni game, calling the event spectacular. He also touched on the Florida Panthers navigating a difficult early-season road schedule without injured key players Aleksander Barkov, Brad Marchand, and Jacob Markstrom.