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Jets coach has plenty of praise for rookie goalie

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — He might have been cautious before — after all, it’s tough to get a read on a 22-year-old rookie goaltender — but Paul Maurice must be tempted now.

The Winnipeg Jets coach has referenced running with a hot goalie for long stretches before — it was Michael Hutchinson and Ondrej Pavelec at different times last season — and now he has a new candidate in Connor Hellebuyck.

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (30) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing James Neal (18) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2016, in Nashville, Tenn. The Jets won 4-1.
Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck (30) blocks a shot by Nashville Predators left wing James Neal (18) in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Jan.