Jets Coach Scott Arniel on Pressure of Contract Year and Cup Dreams

Winnipeg Jets bench boss Arniel talks rebuilding from last season’s struggles

Scott Arniel has a lot on his plate these days.

Jets’ head coach Scott Arniel: ‘It’s not comfortable’ to be in contract year

Scott Arniel knows there is a lot riding on the 2026-27 season for him. The Winnipeg Jets head coach is in the final year of his contract, and with so many questions surrounding the franchise, it’s not a good position to be in for the third-year coach. “I mean, it’s not comfortable. I’ll be honest,” […]

Jets Coach Scott Arniel on Pressure of Contract Year and Cup Dreams

Scott Arniel knows there is a lot riding on the 2026-27 season for him. The Winnipeg Jets head coach is in the final year of his contract, and with so many questions surrounding the franchise, it’s not a good position to be in for the third-year coach. “I mean, it’s not comfortable. I’ll be honest,” Arniel told the Winnipeg Free Press’ Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe. “But at the end of the day, I’ve (dealt with) it as a player and now as a coach. I…

Jets' head coach Scott Arniel: 'It's not comfortable' to be in contract year