Barron looked comfortable playing centre on the fourth line with Cole Koepke and Tanner Pearson but admits there wasn’t a lot of time to get used to his new wingers.
“I think so obviously, we had that game in the preseason together and got to spend a lot of time kind of time, kind of in practice and stuff,” said Barron.
“So, two real reliable guys and always some things we kind of clean up in our own zone. But I’m confident that once we kind of get clicking and kind of gel a little bit, it’s going to be a really good line for us.”
Dylan DeMelo added that the Jets won’t be using all the new faces and injuries as an excuse.
“Injuries, different lineups, different linemates, different defensive pairings, whatever it may be, that is not going to be an excuse for our group, and we are not making an excuse for anything like that,” said DeMelo.
“We do know there is a little bit, we need some familiarity with the lines to maybe just gel in regard to plays off the rush or o-zone play.”
The Jets will play their first of back-to-back matinee games, they will also play an early one on Monday on the road against the Islanders.
“Actually, my first-year pro, I was in Hartford, and that was kind of peak covid, and every single game I played in the American League that year was a 1pm puck drop,” said Barron.
“So, I kind of got used to that that year. I felt like for me, it’s a little bit easier to just wake up and go. You don’t have to worry about, kind of sitting around all day waiting for the game. So, I always enjoy the afternoon ones.”
