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We wrapped up the final day of Development Camp with a chat with Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff who spoke about the state of his hockey team, the prospects in the system, free agency, Connor Hellebuyck, Shane Doan and more.

Topics:

1) Reflections on Free Agency

2) Any awkwardness dealing with Ray Petkau (agent for Skinner & Hellebuyck)? (:32)

3) What does Wade Flaherty do to get the most out of goalies? (1:47)

4) How much do they lean on Flaherty when bringing goalies in? (2:38)

5) What are areas where they still need to work on? (3:04)

6) What is his to-do list left for free agency? (4:03)

7) What is the plan in goal for the Jets? (5:15)

8) Having the Jets identity known as taking care of their players (5:59)

9) What's the latest on the Connor Hellebuyck front? (7:04)

10) Have other core pieces reached out regarding the "plan to win"? (7:13)

11) What stood out about Viggo Björck this week? (7:30)

12) Does bringing in Skinner impact the conversations about Hellebuyck? (8:07)

13) Did they have any interest in Mavrik Bourque? (8:40)

14) Is Viggo Björck a centre? (9:07)

15) Not bringing in a lot of veteran depth guys = more opportunities (9:49)

16) Was this a unique free agency period? (10:34)

17) The legacy of Jonathan Toews on this organization (11:37)

18) Insight into Shane Doan being brought into the fold? (12:44)

19) Adam Lowry looking to bounce back (13:01)

20) Cole Perfetti's next contract (14:29)

21) Thoughts on the prospects this week (15:10)

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