Scott Arniel calls out his players for embarrassing effort in loss to the Sharks
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Tyler Ball
Mar 1, 2026 (10:35 PM)
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Tonight, Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel made headlines by calling out his players for their embarrassing effort against the San Jose Sharks.
The Winnipeg Jets remain well out of a Stanley Cup Playoff spot and in desperation mode to get back into the race.
Many fans were hoping that after goaltender Connor Hellebuyck's heroic play at the Olympic Games for the United States he would catch fire and help the Jets go on a run.
Unfortunately, the Jets have continued to stumble and tonight were embarrassed in a 2-1 overtime loss to the Sharks after a game winner from Sharks rookie Michael Misa.
After the game, Jets head coach Scott Arniel spoke to the media and ripped into his team for what he considered poor effort.
Scott Arniel tears into his players after embarrassing loss to the San Jose Sharks
In his post game press conference, Arniel angrily called out his players for lack of effort in a key moment to begin the third period.
He was adamant that the group had talked about how important the moment was but still came out horribly flat giving up a decisive tying goal.
We had talked about it. That was embarrassing. We gave up a breakaway, a 3-on-2 and then the 2-on-1 which became the goal. You can't cheat it like that.
With the loss, the Jets find themselves 9 points out of a Stanley Cup Playoff spot and in need of something drastic to get back into the hunt.
If the Jets cannot turn their season around and make the playoffs one has to wonder if Scott Arniel will be on the hot seat this offseason.
Winnipeg's next opportunity to turn things around will come against the Blackhawks on Tuesday.
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