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The Winnipeg Jets Need A Defenseman

12/17/2014 at 8:46am EST

from Gary Lawless of the Winnipeg Free Press,

The Jets are now down three of their top defencemen; Toby Enstrom, Zach Bogosian and Jacob Trouba.

Cheveldayoff has proven effective in the patience game, but this may be the time for him to be more forceful.

The Jets need help on the blue-line and short of finding an out-of-work free agent, it will fall to Cheveldayoff to manufacture a trade. No one should expect a blockbuster, or for Winnipeg to overpay.

Giving more than fair market value would be foolish and this team hasn't shown it's worthy of the GM paying a heavy price to get them over the top.

There is, however, something to be said for rewarding these players for what they've accomplished to date this season.

This group has done all coach Paul Maurice has asked of them. They've adopted a defence-first style and they've played for one another.

Now they need some help. They need a booster shot only Cheveldayoff can deliver.

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