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Winnipeg Jets: plan to utilize the Shawn Matthias signing

Going into the much anticipated “Free Agent Frenzy” this summer, Sara Orlesky was interviewed about the Winnipeg Jets Free Agent options. As she concludes every year, she tucked in a “everything sounds quiet in Winnipeg”. During the course of Canada Day that all came true. Most top Free Agents don’t look at Winnipeg as the best landing spot. As much as they’d like to land huge Free Agents like Alex Radulov and Steven Stamkos, a cold city, and restricted budget leave them Miles away. The Jets did make one move during the Frenzy, bringing in Shawn Matthias

The key to having a successful team, is having a dressing room full of guys who want to win

Nov 4, 2014; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets forward Evander Kane (9) look for the loose puck with Nashville Predators defenceman Victor Bartley (64) during the third period at MTS Centre. Winnipeg wins 3-1. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Fedyck-USA TODAY Sports

During Evander Kane’s infamous time with the Winnipeg Jets, we saw his skill.