Winnipeg Jets coach Rick Bowness will return to the bench for Tuesday’s residence recreation towards the Edmonton Oilers.
Bowness traveled to Winnipeg from New York final Tuesday to obtain remedy for what the group known as “a minor medical process.” Affiliate coach Scott Arniel guided the Jets to a 1-3-0 report in his absence.
“Simply the physique reminding me I am 69 and never 39,” Bowness stated following the group’s morning skate Tuesday. “Feeling a lot better, thanks. We needed to cope with a few issues.
“It is tough. I hate sitting there watching. You are not within the battle with them. That is what all of us join — to be within the battle. And while you see your group not taking part in in addition to you already know it is able to, it is irritating.”
Winnipeg (44-22-5, 93 factors) resides in third place within the Central Division, 4 factors behind each the Colorado Avalanche and Dallas Stars.