The Winnipeg Jets' playoff journey reached a heartbreaking conclusion after a devastating defeat at the hands of the Vegas Golden Knights. With significant adjustments on the horizon, the relationship between the players and their coach appears to be wavering. <h2>Blake Wheeler Speaks Out Against Rick Bowness for his controversial comments</h2> Following the game, head coach Rick Bowness didn't mince words when discussing his team's performance. During his inaugural season in Winnipeg, Bowness experienced friction with players as he reshaped the team's leadership structure and transformed their on-ice persona. <q>I'm so disappointed and disgusted right now, Bowness said following Winnipeg's game 5 loss. There has to be pride. You have to be able to push back when things aren't going your way. We had no pushback. Their better players were so much better than ours tonight. They deserved to win.</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/spittinchiclets/status/1651960377599565824'> </a></blockquote></div> Blake Wheeler, whose captaincy was stripped by Bowness earlier this season, didn't hesitate to voice his disapproval of the coach's remarks. <q>I think Bones had a chance to address the team directly. He could have been honest with us and dealt with it internally I didn't appreciate his post-game conduct. - Blake Wheeler</q> <div align='center'><blockquote class='twitter-tweet' data-lang='en'><a href='https://twitter.com/ConnorHrabchak1/status/1652333908589936641'> </a></blockquote></div> This apparent issue between Bowness and his players suggests significant changes are looming within the Jets organization. Should the coach return next season, a major roster overhaul is likely. It will be up to management to come up with a plan to bring the team on the right path. As featured on Hockey Patrol - <a href='https://www.hockeypatrol.com/nhl-team/winnipeg-jets/Tensions-Flaring-in-Winnipeg-as-Players-Call-Out-Their-Coach' class='lien_marqueur' target='_blank' rel='noopener'>Tensions Rising in Winnipeg as Players Confront Their Coach</a>