"I feel like I’ve always been able to understand that, especially defensively, and trying not to use that in an offensive mindset as well. But a lot of hard work, a lot of video and just kind of understanding where everyone’s at on the ice. I feel like he’s really helped evolve my game. Working (during the off-season) with (NHL Hall of Famer) Adam Oates has really helped in that situation. "Growing up, I played this type of game and I feel like I’ve always played this type of game, and now I’ve just gotten better," said Copp. Long identified as a defensive specialist, Copp continues to blossom as a key offensive weapon, raising his season totals to five goals and seven helpers. He fed Paul Stastny and Dominic Toninato at even strength, and also drew a helper on Neal Pionk’s power-play goal. Most of those are, in some ways, defensive ideas… still think there’s lots of room to grow in our offensive game."Īndrew Copp was a proficient set-up man, registering a career-best three assists. There’s a set of metrics that we want to be better at, but we are much better. "We’re playing with a lot of different things. There’s still lots to learn, there’s lots of development to happen," said Maurice, in his eighth full season behind the Winnipeg bench. "I think we’re still very excited about where we can get to. Winnipeg Jets' Josh Morrissey (44), Paul Stastny (25) and Andrew Copp (9) celebrate Stastny’s goal on the Chicago Blackhawks during the first period in Winnipeg on Friday. Head coach Paul Maurice maintains his club hasn’t reached its ceiling. The Jets began the year with a pair of defeats in California but have gone 6-0-2 since. Three times previously the Jets have started 6-3-1. Winnipeg improved to 6-2-2 and has earned 14 points in its first 10 games, its best season-opening stretch since the franchise move north from Atlanta in time for the 2011-12 season. The Jets had their engines cranked to the max Friday night, blasting the hapless Chicago Blackhawks 5-1 to extend their perfect record (4-0-0) on home ice.
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