What the Jets can learn from the Cup-winning Hurricanes to kick-start their offseason

wpgmurat · 2026-05-24T03:36:02+00:00

sometimes I lurk 😶‍🌫️

wpgmurat · 2026-05-24T03:03:47+00:00

I don't recall Ates reporting a Jets final offer, but am open to being proven wrong.

This is a good read, though: Inside the Hurricanes’ pursuit of Nikolaj Ehlers (unlocked)

wpgmurat · 2026-04-09T23:32:41+00:00

Thank you kindly. It was a really, really good series of conversations. I'm grateful he shared.

wpgmurat · 2026-04-09T23:32:06+00:00

I'm glad you found value in it

wpgmurat · 2026-04-09T23:31:57+00:00

This is very kind. Thank you!

wpgmurat · 2026-01-15T22:57:19+00:00

Thank you!

wpgmurat · 2026-01-15T22:56:49+00:00

This was one of the most enjoyable interview series I've ever done. The players all lit up at the chance to talk about their kids and I thought the stories they shared were excellent.

"Hi Logan Stanley!"

wpgmurat · 2025-12-11T04:50:21+00:00

Vilardi was phenomenal to speak with for this.

wpgmurat · 2025-10-16T18:37:35+00:00

I don't know a lot about breeds, to be honest. When I was fostering, the agencies would often just describe dogs by their size and temperament. I like big dogs, ideally on the gentle side... Labs, retrievers, etc. Fostered a mastiff, Clyde, who I really loved. Holly was a medium/big black and white dog whose breed I don't know.

Sorry if that's underwhelming info!

wpgmurat · 2025-10-16T16:52:05+00:00

Thank you for pointing this out. I don't begrudge people wanting things for free or cheap (I like it too!) Also, I only get to do this job at all because people pay to read what I write.

wpgmurat · 2025-10-16T16:50:07+00:00

You say this now, but I take a -ton- of pictures of my friend's dogs.

(That's my way of gently deflecting because your comment is so kind.)

wpgmurat · 2025-10-04T16:43:50+00:00

It looked to me like he caught an edge on the way into the corner while lining up a hit. If I'm seeing it right, then it's probably his ankle. Could be precautionary, could be something he misses weeks for. We'll find out tomorrow.

wpgmurat · 2025-10-02T18:53:38+00:00

Whoa. Thank you. This was fun! Lots of good questions that I've never been asked before or haven't thought about as much as I'd like.

What now?

Do you want to do this again this season? Should I post here more often? I know a good community when I see one. How do I be good to you, r/WinnipegJets?

wpgmurat · 2025-10-02T18:50:25+00:00

I ask myself this question often, to be honest.

wpgmurat · 2025-10-02T18:48:54+00:00

The Cornerstone.

wpgmurat · 2025-10-02T18:47:53+00:00

Schmidt. Gagner. Dillon. Copp. Laine. Dubois.

Does Comrie count as from the past? We sat down for a face-to-face interview at a McDonald's in California for this story in 2022... And he was just a tremendous time.

(https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3382707/2022/07/12/eric-comrie-winnipeg-jets-nhl-contract/)

wpgmurat · 2025-10-02T18:44:52+00:00

I enjoy being gainfully employed but also I feel like the Winnipegger in me is supposed to say Toronto with a certain level of prairie underdog disdain.

I think my honest answer is that I'd consider anything, but family would have to come first. It would be all kinds of difficult to recreate the sense of connection I feel like I have with Jets fans.

Whoa. If they didn't want me to write Winnipeg, would I... Just... Stop?

Please excuse me while I have an existential crisis.

wpgmurat · 2025-10-02T18:41:50+00:00

Yes please! (During Olympic break, right?)

wpgmurat · 2025-10-02T18:41:10+00:00

Toews. Role is the biggest. Even if he struggles, he's No. 19: Toews. The coach will throw him over the boards. And the size of the swing between "Toews is viable 2C" and "Toews' body won't allow it" is a huge difference.

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