11. JD likes the kitsch appeal of having an actual Winnipeg Jet

10. What? And lose the Huey Lewis of Hockey?

9. Glen Metropolit was not available.

8. Because David Backes said so.

7. Walt? Who's Walt? I don't see that name on the roster.

6. Brad Winchester needs his set-up man.

5. It's cheaper than putting rookies up in hotel rooms.

4. So we can keep using the Manny-Walt love photo.

3. How else are we going to attract a Dunkin' Donuts?

2. We need a spare fat guy in case the Cotton-Eyed Joe dancer gets hurt.

1. Because keeping him out of  a Bruins uniform is wicked pissah.