Winnipeg Jets coach Paul Maurice on defenseman Neal Pionk of Hermantown: “[The trust I have] is solely based on his consistency, right from the time he showed up here. He’s been just an incredibly impactful defenseman in a bunch of different areas. His taking on that role with Derek Forbort this year playing against the other team’s best a lot of nights. But he’s just played an incredibly intense, consistent game. That hallmark of consistency for defensemen is so hard to achieve. But he’s done it, in a short period of time as a young player. He’s been fantastic for us.”
