A star forward felled in practice. A No. 1 goaltender in sick bay, a rookie third-stringer playing like a seasoned starter and another goalie who needs his confidence nurtured.
Mark Scheifele’s concussion and a battle of the backups between Connor Hellebuyck and Michael Hutchinson means Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice has too much to worry about today to give any thought to what might happen Feb. 29 — trade-deadline day.
"Not even a little bit," said Maurice, after his team’s practice at the MTS Centre Monday, when asked if the deadline has crossed his mind.