They spent the summer in the gym, mixed in gruelling on-ice sessions to improve their quickness and hands, and were subjected to highly detailed diets aimed at putting on the right kind of weight — anything that could give them an added edge come fall.
Now, for a number of Winnipeg Jets’ prospects, the hard work has finally begun, as Day 1 of training camp kicked off Friday at the MTS Iceplex.
With a number of spots up for grabs with the exits of Michael Frolik, Jiri Tlusty, Lee Stempniak and Jim Slater, among others, the chance to impress head coach Paul Maurice and earn the right to be called a Winnipeg Jet is officially underway.