Keep the first Line as is and move Dubois to the second line. With the two-week quarantine complete, Pierre-Luc Dubois is ready to author the next chapter of his hockey career on a Winnipeg Jets club loaded with offensive prowess. I believe that Copp and Adam Lowry together is exactly what the Jets need and could be the driving force of the team. Pierre-Luc Dubois practiced with the Winnipeg Jets for the first time Sunday after a 14-day quarantine and said he has no concerns about being ready for his first game with his new team Tuesday. Jets’ Projected Forward Lines With Dubois. Playing with two players with the speed and ability to drive play that Nikolaj Ehlers and Kyle Connor have allowed Scheifele to concentrate on finding space on the ice for scoring chances. He skated on his own for the first time in two weeks on Saturday then practised for the first time Sunday and said he’s ready to make his Jets debut on Tuesday. Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. Pierre-Luc Dubois fires a shot during Winnipeg Jets practice on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. Although he lacks size, he makes up for it with his heart. Some people may believe that a conservative way of playing in the defensive zone may be the best way to play it, but I disagree. He will play on a line with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. It’s a huge turnaround for a Jets team that sorely lacked centre depth last year after Bryan Little went down with a season-ending injury. Dubois took a few moments Friday to reflect on his time in Winnipeg so far. January 27, 2021 by admin 0 Comments. For the four games prior to the Jets’ Thursday contest in Montreal, Dubois played centre on a line with two much more experienced players in Paul Stastny and Wheeler. An early-morning deal on Jan. 23 between the Winnipeg Jets and the Columbus Blue Jackets had the whole hockey world buzzing. Pierre-Luc Dubois will return to the Winnipeg Jets' lineup Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. Because Dubois is the youngest player on the Jets … All of these guys bring their own skillset to the table and can all make a contribution in the lineup, given an injury happens and they get their shot. Pierre-Luc Dubois is headed to Winnipeg in exchange for Patrik Laine in a blockbuster deal. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. We’re lucky … being able to add a centreman like Pierre-Luc is such a rare thing to be able to do, especially one that young and who’s also had a big chunk of his development time handled already. “Just two weeks of working out in your living room keeps you, to a certain extent, in good shape, but there’s nothing like skating out there. Dubois Has Been Used Throughout the Lineup . WINNIPEG — Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. Winnipeg Jets' Pierre-Luc Dubois celebrates a goal against the Ottawa Senators with Blake Wheeler on Monday. Let me know if you guys have any ideas on what the lineup should look like and even how you feel about the Dubois/Laine trade. Winnipeg Jets Have the Best Forward Corps in the NHL. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. Although I did not touch much on Mason Appleton, he is still a young player and has some growing to do. Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. Jets finding success with Dubois at left wing, but return to centre inevitable Pierre-Luc Dubois had three points including the overtime winner as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3. Your email address will not be … “So we left the lines that have produced and played well together. With the two-week quarantine complete, Pierre-Luc Dubois is ready to author the next chapter of his hockey career on a Winnipeg Jets club loaded with offensive prowess. Dubois, a 22-year-old two-way centre who has scored 66 goals and 159 points in his young NHL career, had to complete a full 14-day quarantine after arriving from Columbus on Jan. 23. Given that Dubois is still very much in the early stages of his NHL career — he’s currently the youngest player on the Jets roster — it certainly makes sense to have the calming presence of Wheeler beside him. The addition of Dubois gives the Jets an embarrassment of riches when it comes to the centre position. 1) Move either Dubois … WINNIPEG — Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. In desperate need of help on their blue-line, the Jets snagged defenceman Jordie Benn from the Vancouver Canucks for a sixth-round selection. The fourth line of the Jets has the potential to be consistently rotated throughout the year. “But the team was great with the equipment they gave me during quarantine, which allowed me to work out. The Winnipeg Jets announced they have activated center Pierre-Luc Dubois off of injured reserve and he’s expected to play Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. Blake Wheeler found his line mate at the bottom of the slot and fed him a slick pass from the goal line. The 22-year-old forward's Winnipeg debut was delayed by a two-week quarantine, then a lower-body muscle injury sidelined him for four games. Maurice left two of his lines together — Mark Scheifele is still centring Andrew Copp and Nikolaj Ehlers and Adam Lowry is still between Mathieu Perreault and Mason Appleton — but he created a new line with Paul Stastny between captain Blake Wheeler and rookie left-winger Kristian Vesalainen. Pierre-Luc Dubois sets up a screen on goaltender Connor Hellebuyck during Winnipeg Jets practice on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. This line has the potential to be the Jets’ most effective in all three zones on the ice. “They can play fast and physical, they can play offense, they can play D, they can bring everything to the table and I think there’s a lot of talent in the forward group and whoever you’re playing with, you’re playing with a really amazing player. “I felt good out there, skating with (Connor) and (Lewis), two amazing players. Instead, it looks like head coach Paul Maurice has moved him to the wing to play next to Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. We felt it’s easier, at the starting point, to leave everybody at their natural position and give an opportunity to Trevor Lewis and Vesalainen to play with a different style of players than they have been playing with, because they’ve looked good in their games. 3 and No. Share on Pinterest. Paul Stastny, Winnipeg Jets (Photo by Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images) Blake … He can pass the puck, he works really hard, so it felt really great to be out there with those two.”. He’ll get his first chance to try that out on Tuesday when the Jets visit the Calgary Flames. We have enabled email notifications—you will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. Today was a good practice. He didn’t make the … However, Dubois isn’t expected to center a line. Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. Once Winnipeg went out and acquired Dubois, however, it gave their roster much more flexibility. That would give the Jets some of the best forward depth in the NHL and give them three lines that can share the workload and make life generally pretty miserable for their opponents. Skip to Main Content. Here are three talking points from yesterday’s game: 3. Dubois' first goal put Winnipeg (11-6-1) on the board midway through the second period. Whether it be bringing Ehlers up to the first line, putting Copp second-line left-wing and Stastny third line third centre, or even giving Harkins a shot up higher in the lineup, it will be interesting. K.C. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-large-leaderboard-2-0')}; Mix that in with his playmaking and even some goal-scoring ability and his ceiling is something that can be unpredictable. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. From left are Mathieu Perreault, Nikolaj Ehlers, Andrew Copp, and Neal Pionk (red jersey). Maurice has promised balanced ice times for the four, ideally ranging between 17 minutes and 13 minutes. Veteran coach Paul Maurice said that in 25 years of coaching, he's never had a group that has this 'spectrum of talent and grit.' 12 on NHL top centres list. 4 right now. Obviously, the new addition of Dubois is something to take note of. Although this is true, I believe that he is actually playing very well this season and can bring a type of grit and speed to the fourth line. — Winnipeg Jets PR (@WpgJetsPR) February 17, 2021 Dubois has not played since Feb. 11, meaning he could become eligible to come off IR and return as soon as Friday against the Vancouver Canucks. The first look at the Winnipeg Jets with newly acquired centre Pierre-Luc Dubois on the ice suggests the team will start rolling four very strong lines as they return to action this week. He left it out there every single shift he had on the ice and forced the other team to turn the puck over many times. Pierre-Luc Dubois (born June 24, 1998) is a Canadian-American professional ice hockey centre for the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League (NHL). We’re eventually going to have to move some centremen out to the wings. So we’ve gotten ourselves to a really good depth situation at centre ice, and now we have to maximize it.”. Kyle Connor, Mathieu Perreault, Nikolaj Ehlers, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Previews and Predictions, Winnipeg Jets. 21,293 talking about this. With the win, the Winnipeg Jets moved into sole possession of second place in the North Division, one point behind the division leading Maple Leafs. It ensured that ... Skating with Mathieu Perreault and Mason Appleton, the Jets third line will have a little bit of everything. “I think we’re really just scratching the surface with Pierre-Luc," the team's general manager said Monday on a videoconference with reporters. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. DETAILS ➡, Canadiens: Odds That Each Pending UFA Gets a Contract Extension, Canadiens Starting Caufield in Laval Was the Right Move, Prospects News & Rumors: Holloway, Raymond & Goncalves, New York Islanders With 100-Point Seasons, What’s In a Name? This deal was a perfect fit for both clubs. Because of quarantine rules, Dubois won’t be able to jump into the Jets lineup for at least 14 days. Since COVID-19 has impacted the world so much, it has also had an impact in hockey. For his next trick, Winnipeg Jets head coach Paul Maurice will attempt to balance the ice time allotted to his four forward lines. Updated hourly with news and features from over 150 writers worldwide. Mathieu Perreault, Jansen Harkins, and Trevor Lewis are the three players that I believe deserve the best shot at the lineup. “We didn’t want to disrupt the combinations that were having some success,” Maurice said. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on Pierre-Luc Dubois. “They Jets are one of the teams I hated playing against,” Dubois said. 3.1k. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. I am currently a Winnipeg Jets writer for The Hockey Writers. The Columbus Blue Jackets and the Winnipeg Jets pulled the trigger on a blockbuster trade involving Patrik Laine and Pierre-Luc Dubois, and we graded it. But his impact is already being felt in a significant way. Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. This situation will give the Jets two options. Read more about cookies here. Scheifele remains the team’s top centre — for now, we’ll call Dubois the No. WINNIPEG — Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. Main Photo: Embed from Getty Images. © 2021 Winnipeg Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Dubois was born in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts, Quebec, but grew up in Rimouski.He was drafted third overall in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft by the Columbus Blue Jackets, playing with them for three seasons before being traded to the Jets. “Then there’s balance. Pierre-Luc Dubois follows through on a shot during Winnipeg Jets practice on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. The fact that he got traded for a player like Laine also should give him some motivation to perform well and win the fans’ hearts. It hasn’t always been a seamless transition for Pierre-Luc Dubois and the Winnipeg Jets. He is a decent penalty killer with great breakaway speed and a hockey sense that could see him shoot up in the Jets lineup in the future. While Dubois was in quarantine, the Jets played seven games and went 4-2-1. If you don't see it please check your junk folder. Official home on Facebook of the National Hockey League's Winnipeg Jets WINNIPEG — Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. Pierre-Luc Dubois will return to the Winnipeg Jets' lineup Sunday against the Vancouver Canucks. The first look at the Winnipeg Jets with newly acquired centre Pierre-Luc Dubois on the ice suggests the team will start rolling four very strong lines as they return to action this week. Share on LinkedIn. https://thehockeywriters.com/jets-forward-line-projection-dubois Veteran coach Paul Maurice said that in 25 years of coaching, he's never had a group that has this 'spectrum of talent and grit.' Winnipeg Jets, Pierre-Luc Dubois, #13, (Mandatory Credit: Jean-Yves Ahern-USA TODAY Sports) ... Paul Maurice juggled the top two lines during the game and has indicated that he will continue to do so to look at different lineups he can utilize in the playoffs. One player who was great at this was ex Winnipeg Jet, Brandon Tanev. Laine is a pure sniper who has recently excelled in passing, while Dubois is a power forward who is great in all ends of the ice. Pierre-Luc Dubois (left) chats with captain Blake Wheeler during his first Winnipeg Jets practice on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Scheifele and Wheeler have been Maurice’s favourite duo ever since they became first-line players. “It felt good to finally get out there,” Dubois said. Founded in 2009, The Hockey Writers is a premier destination for news and information on everything hockey. Winnipeg Jets ; Location: Dauphin, MB Joined: 09.11.2017: Jan 5 @ 6:06 PM ET: With a healthy roster I would prefer the lines as being: Connor-Scheifele-Laine … The final verdict of their team? “Watching the games and watching them play more often, you start to see why. Whether it’s the systems or it’s every guy individually, I think that this team can play every style of game. Line Juggling Paid Off. If my math is correct, this puts Dubois in position to make his Jets debut on Feb. 9 in Calgary in a battle with the Flames. Pierre-Luc Dubois flips a backhand pass during Winnipeg Jets practice on Sunday. if(typeof __ez_fad_position != 'undefined'){__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-thehockeywriters_com-box-4-0')}; Kyle Connor has been on a tear this season putting up four goals and five assists for a total of nine points. #NHLJets have acquired forward Pierre-Luc Dubois and a third-round pick in the 2022 #NHLDraft in exchange for forwards Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. A major piece of that puzzle has been putting the 22-year-old Dubois on a line with captain Blake Wheeler. tap here to see other videos from our team. What Dubois brings to the table is a very unique skillset for a player of his age. As of right now, the second line that has been doing very well has Paul Stastny in the middle alongside Andrew Copp and Nikolaj Ehlers. Obviously you lose some of that because there’s nothing like skating and playing and practising but I felt good out there and I’m just really excited to play that game.”. The “third line” of the Jets is able to play in all situations on the ice, mainly to wear down the other team’s top players with some offensive zone pressure. Dubois was acquired by the Jets in a trade with the Columbus Blue Jackets for forwards Patrik Laine and Jack Roslovic on Jan. 23. Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Winnipeg SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. “I think we’re really just scratching the surface with Pierre-Luc,” the team’s general manager said Monday on a videoconference with reporters.. Pierre-Luc Dubois (centre) talks things over with the second power-play unit during his first Winnipeg Jets practice on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. “You’re in such a difficult situation when you get to the point that you’re putting a winger at centre who doesn’t have a whole lot of experience,” Maurice said. WINNIPEG — Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. Pierre-Luc Dubois (left) chats with Kyle Connor during his first practice with the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. | That includes a rough start. Pierre-Luc Dubois is a significant addition for the Winnipeg Jets and gives them a very different kind of player from Patrik Laine. Please try again. 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For the Jets’ fans, it’s a chance to see the new addition to the team Pierre-Luc Dubois. I think throughout the lineup, just seeing the depth they have is something that really impressed me.”. Although the Jets have many high-talent players, this line should continue to stick. An early-morning deal on Jan. 23 between the Winnipeg Jets and the Columbus Blue Jackets had the whole hockey world buzzing. “And it drives the lines. Kevin Cheveldayoff believes the Winnipeg Jets have only had a glimpse at what Pierre-Luc Dubois can add to the team. Pierre-Luc Dubois had three points including the overtime winner as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3. Pierre-Luc Dubois (left) listens to Winnipeg Jets assistant coach Jamie Kompon along with Andrew Cop, Mathieu Perreault and Neal Pionk (from left) during practice on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021. The Winnipeg Jets have been smart to give the youngest player on their roster a wide breadth of experience on different lines through his few months with the club. Player profile for Danny Bois (Right Wing) The NHL Board of Governors Tweaks the NHL Entry Draft Lottery — Winnipeg Jets PR (@WpgJetsPR) February 17, 2021 Dubois has not played since Feb. 11, meaning he could become eligible to come off IR and return as … He will play on a line with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. There is no doubt in my mind that this will be the first line for the rest of the 2021 season. Wheeler has been with the team since he was traded by the Boston Bruins to the Atlanta Thrashers before the relocation to Winnipeg. Now that Dubois is on the Winnipeg Jets, there are many different line combinations that the Jets can have moving forward. Perreault has taken criticism from Jets fans for his whole time here due to the fact that he has an expensive contract. January 24, 2021. in Central Division, Featured, News, NHL, Trade, Winnipeg Jets. 0. So we’ve got some good size down the middle now, as well. The line is finished off with some grit and leadership with captain Blake Wheeler on the right-wing. The first reason is the fact that although they are not the most talented set of players, they have the heart and the drive that a team needs to be successful. RAW: Winnipeg Jets Pierre-Luc Dubois Interview – Feb. 9 – Feb 10, 2021 Dubois started the game by centring a line of Kyle Connor and Trevor Lewis. So we’ve got four lines that we should be able to play and spread minutes around. Then it’s about balance. Pierre-Luc Dubois (left) listens to Winnipeg Jets assistant coach Jamie Kompon along with Andrew Copp, Mathieu Perreault and Neal Pionk (from left) during practice on Sunday. Instead, it looks like head coach Paul Maurice has moved him to the wing to play next to Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. And that is a far easier transition than coming from the wing to the middle. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter. His game on Jan. 24 against the Edmonton Oilers was his first game of the season without a point, putting up nine points in the other five games. 1.1k. The step forward that he has taken this year has put him in a great place with the team. Dubois is … With a four-game battle with the Flames coming up in early February, expect the Jets to look at their lineup consistently and make changes where needed, especially if the games get rough. SHARES. 1A centre — so his unit is clearly the first line, but you’d be hard pressed to say which line you’d label No. The line was designed as part of head coach Paul Maurice’s plan to balance things out among his four forward units and it has the potential to make the Jets one of the toughest teams in the league to defend against. “So we have now a depth at centre that we’ve never had. But his impact is already being felt in a significant way. “I think we’re really just scratching the surface with Pierre-Luc," the team's general manager said Monday on a videoconference with reporters. He has put up nine points as well on the year with only one game where he went pointless. They now have Scheifele, Dubois, Stastny and Lowry up the middle, a group any team in the NHL would kill for. This article takes a look at my projected Jets forward lineup with everyone healthy and ready to go. The Official Site of the Winnipeg Jets . The Scotia North Division must have players quarantine for 14 days before they can suit up if they are coming from a different division. The Jets shipped out star sniper Patrik Laine and restricted free agent Jack Roslovic to the Blue Jackets in exchange for elite centre Pierre-Luc Dubois … Players that could potentially draw into the lineup sooner rather than later include Nate Thompson, David Gustafsson, and Kristian Vesalainen. 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