Ahead of the Jets first preseason game, Winnipeg prospect Colby Barlow spoke about his rocky development and how he plans to get back on track. The Winnipeg Jets will be looking to multiple young players to step up this season in replacing Nikolaj Ehlers who <a href='https://www.hockeylatest.com/nhl/news/nikolaj-ehlers-officially-leaves-winnipeg-signs-with-new-team' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>left in free agency to sign with the Carolina Hurricanes.</a> As training camp begins, former Jets first-round pick in 2023 Colby Barlow is expected to be on the outside looking in for a roster spot. In his draft year, Barlow was an electric goal scorer in the NHL and expected to be a premier scorer going forward. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/hockey_robinson/status/1651701598714994689'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> In his last two seasons since being drafted, Barlow has barely eclipsed a point-per-game in the OHL a league he was expected to dominate considering his draft pedigree. However, Barlow finished the season strong with a great playoff performance that seems to have sparked his confidence. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/icdave/status/1918152479763775854'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Now, Barlow spoke to the media and discussed how he used that success to completely change his game heading into his first season of professional hockey with the Manitoba Moose. <h3>Colby Barlow Discusses His Keys To Improvement After Slow Development Curve</h3> During an interview ahead of the pre-season, Barlow confirmed he slimmed down significantly to try and help improve his quickness and powerful skating. I feel way better and more confident my body underwent a big change. That's just easier when you're out there physically and mentally just moving. I'm much leaner feel much lighter on my feet but also stronger. <div align='center' class='pl20 pr20'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/icdave/status/1969774608724172871'><div style='border:1px solid #CCCCCC;border-radius:10px;padding:20px;width:300px;'>Loading from Twitter ...</div></a></blockquote></div> Since being drafted, many prospect experts have believed Barlow's skating and lack of explosiveness have held him back from success the most. With these changes made, hopefully, Barlow will be able to have a breakout season in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose and show he can push for an NHL roster spot at some point this season.