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Derek Meech News

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As the Winnipeg Jets’ brass continues to mull over their final decisions that will bring them to the opening-day roster, Meech finds himself in limbo once again, waiting to see if he’s going to be among those to make the grade or be placed on waivers and wondering if he’ll be picked up by another team or be re-assigned to the American Hockey League.

Meech played all of last season in the AHL but broke out offensively with 10 goals and 37 points. If he makes the team, he could show that potential at the AHL level but would need extensive injuries to his defensive counterparts in order to get offensive minutes.

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Winnipeg Sun 2018-07-18T17:53:17.339Z
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“It looks like a smart signing for us,” the coach said. “Where he lands, he’ll show us. He looks like an NHL player. Can he be an every day, top-six? He’s still young and looks good. We’re happy with what we’ve got.”

Meech played all of last season in the AHL but broke out offensively with 10 goals and 37 points. If he makes the team, he could show that potential at the AHL level but would need extensive injuries to his defensive counterparts in order to get offensive minutes.

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Winnipeg Sun 2018-07-18T17:53:17.337Z
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The Winnipegger is one of a handful of players locked in a battle to be the seventh or eighth blue-liner, with a chance to work himself into the regular rotation.

Meech played all of last season in the AHL but broke out offensively with 10 goals and 37 points. If he makes the team, he could show that potential at the AHL level but would need extensive injuries to his defensive counterparts in order to get offensive minutes.

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Winnipeg Sun 2018-07-18T17:53:17.336Z
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Meech was brought in to provide depth in the organization and after spending last season with the Grand Rapids Griffins in the American Hockey League he’s determined to do what he can to push for a spot on the Jets fairly crowded blue-line.

The former Red Wing has 126 games under his belt and could challenge for a spot on the team. However, barring significant injuries and a breakout season, Meech will not be fantasy relevant this season.

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Winnipeg Sun 2018-07-18T17:53:17.334Z