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Jets 2022 3rd rounder Danny Zhilkin joined us as the first guest of our summer series where we chat with Jets prospects as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Topics:
1. How has his summer gone so far?
57) 2. Reflections on the growth in his game (1:32)
3. What was it like being traded in junior? (2:35)
4. Making OHL playoff history (3:10)
5. Value of playoff hockey for future success (4:04)
6. Signing his first NHL contract (4:50)
7. Developing a two-way role mentality (5:46)
8. Accepting the challenge to adjust his game (6:51)
9. After being assigned to Moose, how did team make him feel included (8:01)
10. Being able to help guys coming from Russia acclimatize (9:07)
11. Language not being a barrier to inclusivity (10:01)
12. Underestimating the adjustments players make to new environment (11:39)
13. Re-connecting with fellow prospect Nikita Chibrikov (12:32)
14. Differences practicing with juniors vs with pros (13:28)
15. What areas did the organization want him to work on this summer? (14:17)
16. His takeaways from watching game 3 between Jets & Golden Knights live, the crowd & the Whiteout (14:56)
17. How soon does he train once a season ends? (15:32)
18. Did he change up his training as he gets ready for the pros? (15:56)
19. Is he training with any other Jets/Moose players this summer? (16:37)
20. What has he gleaned from practicing with Cole Perfetti? (17:01)
21. Meeting fellow prospects at Jets Development Camp in July (17:29)
22. Developing relationships during Development Camp that can last years (18:39)
23. What were some of his impressions of Winnipeg? (19:17)
24. Creating a connection with fans in Winnipeg (20:29)
25.What's it like having fans? (21:18)
26. Is there a special reason he wears the number 17? (22:07)
27. The initiative he started with his g/f Lauren Shoss called Zhilkin's Vision (22:49)
28. More on the initiative (23:45)
29. Is his generation a bit more aware of the importance of contributing to their community? (25:11)
30. What's his plan for the rest of the summer? (25:40)
31. Does he set goals ahead of each season? (26:03)
32. Opportunity to learn and grown with Jets prospects on the Moose (27:47)
