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The "new" Winnipeg Jets arent quite so new anymore as they enter their fourth season at the MTS Centre. For general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff, that means that the grace period for fans is over and the appetite for a post-season berth has been on the rise. In conversation with TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, Cheveldayoff took on the question of how he plans to steer the Jets to their first post-season appearance in their new era. "We need to take a step in a lot of different areas. I think (using) the draft and develop model that we have said we are going to employ, weve got (Jacob) Trouba and (Mark) Scheifele that are products of that. Both had good starts last year to their pro careers and obviously were looking to them to continue to take steps," Cheveldayoff explained. "We were the third-youngest team, I think, in the National Hockey League last year and were probably roughly going to be around that again. When you are that young collectively youre looking to take steps in a lot of areas. Weve made a commitment to a very young leadership core...and we believe that as those guys can grow and keep moving together that that is ultimately going to be our strength down the line." The successful stewardship of those young players is being left to the head coach, Paul Maurice. Claude Noel was dismissed midway through last season when the team struggled to a 19-23-5 record, but the Jets improved to an 18-12-5 finish under Maurice. "Weve made obviously a substantial change in the philosophy of the organization when we hired Paul Maurice. And were really looking forward to having him at the helm from training camp right at the beginning of the season," said Cheveldayoff. "We think weve seen a lot of players that played very well under Paul and were looking forward to having him at the helm right from the start." McKenzie asked Cheveldayoff what kinds of differences Maurice brings to the club. "Hes a very good communicator, hes very direct and I think that hes someone where what you see is what you get each and every day," said Cheveldayoff. "Hes got the experience of all the games hes coached at a very young age. I think that his diverse experiences in the game, both successes and failures, I think hes grown from them. (He has the) ability to relate to a lot of different players, from stars to third- and fourth-liners alike." It all starts in goal for the Jets with incumbent Ondrej Pavelec back in goal for another season. With play that has been hot and cold at best over the past couple of seasons, Cheveldayoff acknowledged that more will be expected from the 27-year-old netminder. "We have to earn the opportunity to get to the playoffs. Certainly with Ondrej, he knows that hes a year older, hes a year more experienced, and hes going to have to look at those challenges that he faced last year and grows from them and grow with them." One of the young stars the Winnipeg will be relying on is Evander Kane. At 23, the Vancouver native is coming off a season in which he had 19 goals and 22 assists in 63 games and Cheveldayoff feels he has put himself in position where he can excel in the new campaign. "He had a healthy summer and trained exceptionally well, whereas last summer he had a couple of things that he had to take care of from an injury standpoint. "There is a certain amount of self-reflection that will have to go on (with all of our players) and hes a young player when it comes to age and hes an experienced player when it comes to years in the league. Were looking for young players to take the next step, him included." Cheveldayoff also weighed in on last weeks news that in an interview, teammate Blake Wheeler called out Kane as a the player who could step up his play and be a leader for the Jets. "From what I understand those comments certainly came in the context of...we all have to (step up). We meaning the players," explained Cheveldayoff. "I think we all have to, and I think...theres a level where (each player) can be better. I dont look at those things as any one individual thing. Its a matter of there being a lot of players on this team that do care, and theyre going to put their hearts on the line." Winnipegs lone addition to their NHL roster over the summer came in the form of centre Mathieu Perreault. Signed to a three-year, $9 million deal as an unrestricted free agent, Perreault should add some offensive punch to the Jets after registering 18 goals and 25 assists last year with the Anaheim Ducks. "Hes a real good complementary player to a lot of different things. Hes good on faceoffs, hes got some good quickness in his short game, and (age-wise) we think theres still room for growth in his game," said Cheveldayoff. "So were excited about having a bit of a different look down the middle with Bryan Little, Mark Scheifele, him, and a healthy Jim Slater...we think well be a much deeper team there." McKenzie asked Cheveldayoff when he knows that a player is ready to take the next step in his play. "The players ultimately decide where things are, they ultimately decide if theyre ready. Certainly coaches, management, youre always having those group discussions to see, but when a player is ready and steps up his game and shows it then you have to take a real serious look at that. "Youre in it for the long term...certainly the excitement (that young players) can generate in the short term can be intoxicating, but I think you really have to look over the 82-game stretch. Can they play? What roles are they going to play? We want them to continue to have the confidence to grow. Like most general managers, Cheveldayoff isnt afraid of going the trade route should he find a potential asset on another roster. "We have certainly explored (the trade) avenue on several different occasions and I think its not a matter of if you want to or dont want to, it depends if the timing is right and you have a willing partner that makes sense. Certainly (trading) is not something that we are averse to. When the time is right something will happen." So what will be the keys to Winnipeg having a successful season? "Knocking down the goals against. All successful teams have to fall into that category - I think thats the first and foremost thing. I think (it would help) if we can push a lot of the other categories into the top 10s of the league, whether its penalty kill or power play or faceoffs," said Cheveldayoff. "I (also) still think theres a lot of growth (to be achieved) for a lot of our players. For the Andrew Ladds and the Dustin Byfugliens, I dont think weve fully reached the pinnacle of where theyre at in their game. Because again, at age 27 or 28 theyre just entering their prime." . The team made the announcement after Saturdays 6-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds. RHP Kenny Giles will be called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to fill Adams spot on the roster. . Bradwell was scheduled to become a free agent Tuesday. Born and raised in Toronto, Bradwell is entering his sixth CFL season, with all six played for his hometown Argonauts. http://www.baseballangelslockroom.com/r ... ls-jersey/. City has reached new heights under manager Manuel Pellegrini as they transition from big spending/immediate impact to perennial contender. Yaya Toures seeming discontent Tuesday may complicate that, as does the little issue of Financial Fair Play. . Mauer drove in two runs before leaving with an injury, Eduardo Nunez homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 10-2 on Tuesday night. . Arsene Wenger reportedly wants to convert the player into an attacking force, much like he did with Robin Van Persie.Like most coaches, the Winnipeg Jets Paul Maurice realizes the key to beating the Philadelphia Flyers rests with containing Jakub Voracek and Claude Giroux. That could prove difficult after the pairs latest showing. Viewers in the Jets region can watch the game live on TSN3 at 7:30pm ct. You can also listen live on TSN Radio 1290 Winnipeg. Winnipeg seeks a season high-tying third consecutive victory as it completes a four-game homestand against Philadelphia on Sunday night. The Jets (17-10-6) have continued to pick up points recently by going 7-1-3 over their last 11. Theyve been especially solid over the last two, beating Buffalo 5-1 on Tuesday before Fridays 2-1 victory over Boston. Evander Kane scored in the first period as Winnipeg held a 16-4 shot advantage over the Bruins, and Mathieu Perrault got the winner with 23 seconds remaining in the second. Defenseman Jay Harrison was acquired from Carolina for a sixth-round draft pick Thursday and didnt arrive in town in time for the morning skate, but he played more than 20 minutes and picked up an assist on his first shift. The more times you go over the boards, the easier it gets because you get into a nice routine and rhythm, Harrison said. Theres less thinking and more playing. Maurice has done plenty of thinking about how the Jets are going to handle the Flyers offensive attack. Voracek had four assists to take over the NHL points lead and Giroux had two goals and two assists in Saturdays 7-4 win over Toronto. Theyve got three or four guys up front with great speed and skill, a couple guys with world-class talent and depth through their lineup, Maurice said. Lots of speed. It will be quite a tilt. Voracek, who has 42 points, also leaads the league with 28 assists, while Giroux sits three points back of his teammate in the scoring race.dddddddddddd He can play better, Giroux joked when asked about Voraceks pace. Obviously his points look good, but defensively hes playing very well. Thats one of the reasons why our line gets so many scoring chances. It makes my job a lot easier and Im lucky to play with him. At the same time, weve got to keep going. Philadelphia (12-14-6) had dropped back-to-back contests before kicking off an eight-game trip in Toronto. The Flyers have struggled away from home with a 4-9-3 mark but are 2-0-2 in their last four. It was a good way to start it off with two points, Giroux said. Our records not very good on the road, but if you look at our last five games, weve played very well but we kind of found a way to lose (some) games. We need to stay focused on how we play and hopefully the win is the start of a good road trip. Ray Emery made 21 saves in place of Steve Mason, who also will sit out this contest with an upper-body injury he suffered in practice Friday. If coach Craig Berube elects not to start Emery in back-to-back contests, Rob Zepp will get the nod. Zepp, a 33-year-old who has never started an NHL game, was called up from the minors after Mason went down. He has a 2.70 goals-against average in 17 AHL games this season. The Jets are likely to go back to Ondrej Pavelec in net after Michael Hutchinson stopped 30 shots Friday. Pavelec is 3-0-2 with a 2.16 GAA in his last five starts and 2-1-0 with a 1.64 GAA in his last three against the Flyers. Projected Jets Lines Ladd - Little - Wheeler Frolik - Scheifele - Perreault Kane - Lowry - Halischuk Peluso - Slater - Thorburn ' ' '