Brad Lambert looking to implant himself into Jets' second-line
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Brad Lambert is looking to be a vital piece for the Winnipeg Jets this season.
«I'm super excited,» he said. «I'm going in taking it a day at a time and trying to do everything I can, work hard and try and earn a spot like I have the last two years that I've come here.»
With a full season of AHL hockey under the hood, Lambert's chance at cracking Winnipeg's opening-night roster appears better than anyone's.
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«I know it's going to take a lot of hard work, but I feel like I'm ready to put in the work,» he said.
First up in the team's annual trip to Penticton for the Young Stars tournament.
Like the team's development camp in late June, Lambert didn't need to attend this week's events. He wanted to.
«It's good to get games under my belt and try and get a feel for the game before main camp,» Lambert said. «That kind of gives you a head start, so I'm happy to play some games.»
According to Manitoba Moose head coach Mark Morrison, it's another show of leadership from a player who's experienced a lot of growth in that department.
«He feels like (being here) is important to him, and it is,» Morrison said. «I have a lot of respect for the decision he made to come back here.»
«I've got my opinion on it, but I don't want to throw it out there,» Morrison said about whether or not Lambert is ready to make the next step, leaving that up to Jets head coach Scott Arniel and his staff.
It wasn't too hard to read between the lines. Morrison thinks he's ready.
Source: Winnipeg Sun
Brad Lambert looking to park himself in Jets' second-line garage
Brad Lambert looking to park himself in Jets' second-line garage
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12 SEPTEMBRE | 18 ANSWERS Brad Lambert looking to implant himself into Jets' second-line Will Brad Lambert be able to keep up and prove he belongs in the NHL? | ||
| YES | 14 | 77.8 % |
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