Samberg to miss start of season for Jets with broken wrist
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The Winnipeg Jets will be missing defenseman Dylan Samberg at the start of the season due to a broken wrist he suffered during training camp. The injury is expected to sideline him for a significant period, marking a tough blow for the Jets as they prepare to kick off the 2023-2024 NHL season. Samberg had emerged as a key player for the Jets last year, showing promise and contributing solid minutes on the ice.
Head coach Rick Bowness expressed his disappointment about losing Samberg and emphasized the importance of his role in the team's defensive lineup. With Samberg out, the Jets will need to adjust their strategies and potentially look to their depth players to step up. This shift could lead to increased responsibilities for other defensemen, which will be crucial as the Jets aim for a strong start.
As the season approaches, the Jets are now focusing on how to navigate around this setback. The coaching staff will be looking to find the right mix in their defensive pairings while ensuring that they maintain their competitiveness. The health and recovery of Samberg will be closely monitored as the team hopes to have him back in action as soon as possible.
Head coach Rick Bowness expressed his disappointment about losing Samberg and emphasized the importance of his role in the team's defensive lineup. With Samberg out, the Jets will need to adjust their strategies and potentially look to their depth players to step up. This shift could lead to increased responsibilities for other defensemen, which will be crucial as the Jets aim for a strong start.
As the season approaches, the Jets are now focusing on how to navigate around this setback. The coaching staff will be looking to find the right mix in their defensive pairings while ensuring that they maintain their competitiveness. The health and recovery of Samberg will be closely monitored as the team hopes to have him back in action as soon as possible.