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Jets GM staying the course despite mounting frustration from fan base

When Kevin Cheveldayoff took his place behind the podium for his year-end news conference following the 2013-14 NHL season, before anyone could ask a question, the general manager of the Winnipeg Jets had some good news to share.

Cheveldayoff, his chest slightly puffed out, declared that head coach Paul Maurice, who had replaced Claude Noel midway through the season, had inked a four-year contract extension. The announcement provided only a brief distraction to what was yet another disappointing season for the Jets before more difficult issues took centre stage. Focus soon shifted to the team’s…