Jets depth chart: It's been a good news, bad news kind of off-season (https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jets-depth-chart-its-been-a-good-news-bad-news-kind-of-off-season/)
projected depth chart/cap particulars:
Depth Chart
Forwards
Kyle Connor — Mark Scheifele — Gabe Vilardi
Nino Niederreiter — Jonathan Toews — Cole Perfetti
Alex Iaffalo — Vladislav Namestnikov — Gustav Nyquist
Tanner Pearson — Morgan Barron — Cole Koepke
Walker Duehr
Defence
Josh Morrissey — Dylan DeMelo
Dylan Samberg — Neal Pionk
Haydn Fleury — Luke Schenn
Elias Salomonsson
Goal
Connor Hellebuyck
Eric Comrie
Injured Reserve
Adam Lowry
Cap Particulars
Total forward cap hit: $40.10 million
Total defence cap hit: $24.60 million
Total goalie cap hit: $9.33 million
Cap space remaining: $19.90 million
Plenty of other good info in the article as well, plus a grading of the off-season thus far.
Putting aside how last year ended and losing Ehlers, it just kind of sucks that our replacement/improvement strategy rests on a couple of 36+ year olds to come in and somehow make us better?
Quote from: Jesse on July 09, 2025, 08:01:58 PMPutting aside how last year ended and losing Ehlers, it just kind of sucks that our replacement/improvement strategy rests on a couple of 36+ year olds to come in and somehow make us better?
It's definitely not better lol. As far as the new additions in the bottom six go, it's essentially a wash with the guys they replaced. I'd be far more excited if we just inserted one our prospects. At least I'd be sorta excited then.
Essentially, it's Toews "in" for Ehlers. It's a net loss to no one's surprise. I'm a fan of the Toews signing for the intangibles but as a bolster, not replacement.
I would keep Iaffalo on the second line due to his speed and skill and keep Nino in his 3LW spot. I'm high on him and he's not Ehlers but he shines if he gets top talent around him. Toews will need that if he's to get to form. Speaking of, I'd also keep Namest as 2C and Toews as 3C in Lowry's spot until he's back, just to give him time to get to gamespeed. Iaffalo-Namestnikov-Perfetti is a speed line that will better hide the Ehlers loss. Although the argument can be made that our second line was consistently inconsistent all last year and so maybe a shake up is what we need there.
Quote from: blue_or_die on July 09, 2025, 09:57:34 PMEssentially, it's Toews "in" for Ehlers. It's a net loss to no one's surprise. I'm a fan of the Toews signing for the intangibles but as a bolster, not replacement.
Toews is a centre, though. I think Nyquist is the replacement for Ehlers.
Speaking of Gus: https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/gustav-nyquist-joins-winnipeg-jets-in-hopes-of-stanley-cup-1.2333271
He's certainly saying all the rights things.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 10, 2025, 01:31:43 PMToews is a centre, though. I think Nyquist is the replacement for Ehlers.
That's why I used quotations. In terms of higher end talent, we lost Ehlers and we gained Toews. The other additions are largely inconsequential. I am suggesting that Iaffalo would be the best patch job we could do to fill the Ehlers vacancy on a positional level. A drop off though nonetheless no matter how you slice it.
My guess, and I hope to be at TC to watch, is that Nyquist is given all kinda of chances to bond with Fetts and Toews.
In lieu of our captain not being available, Names goes in between
Iaffalo and Niedereiter.
Like how it showed Fleury as a bottom pairing dman
Interesting that the excluded Stanley, Heinola and Miller, all under contract for 25-26 from the roster...
You can flip Ned and Iafallo up or down, not sure it matters, neither is going to replace Ehlers. The key will be if Toews can be 2C, and how he works with Fetts.
There is going to be some tough decision come later this summer. Can't see Stan and Heinola with this team. The Jets probably try and move Gus also. Nyquist with a 120 points over the last 2 seasons could a key player for the Jets. NE27 124 points over the last 2 season.
Jets re-sign F Barron: https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-sign-rfa-morgan-barron-to-a-two-year-contract/
$1.85M AAV
Very good AAV for the team and just okay for Barron
Yeah, almost $2 million a year to play a game for a couple years...
Sorry, I think it is a great deal for both team and player. And Barron knows that the Jets have given him the opportunity to be the player he is, and will commit to letting him play in the league.
When the league minimum is almost a million dollars, its hard for me to be sympathetic to "money left on the table" for any pro player.
If you can't make ends meet with a million+ per year, well.
Yes, Barron is worth every penny from a cap perspective. I am glad he's back.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 14, 2025, 03:05:25 PMJets re-sign F Barron: https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-sign-rfa-morgan-barron-to-a-two-year-contract/
$1.85M AAV
I like this signing. MB is a big boy at 6'4" 220, and has a ton of speed. Like to see him score a few more goals this season, but a good deal for both sides.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 14, 2025, 08:00:12 PMI like this signing. MB is a big boy at 6'4" 220, and has a ton of speed. Like to see him score a few more goals this season, but a good deal for both sides.
He was so close a few times last season. Some really impressive speed at times.
He'll have an opportunity early in the season to earn some ice time, I think. If he can cash in on some opportunities it would be a huge help to our depleted forward group.
MB is definitely a smart, hustling Jet who has got to capitalize much more often on his chances.
Perhaps if Koepke and Pearson, both decent hitters, are his wingers, then chaos can help cough up more pucks and provide more 4th line goals
It looks like we are going to be a little bigger, and a little tougher this season. Is Gus still under contract.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 15, 2025, 09:24:33 PMIt looks like we are going to be a little bigger, and a little tougher this season. Is Gus still under contract.
Yes (https://puckpedia.com/player/david-gustafsson). He'll be a RFA after next season.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 16, 2025, 01:03:47 PMYes (https://puckpedia.com/player/david-gustafsson). He'll be a RFA after next season.
Is there a spot for him on this team??
Quote from: Pigskin on July 16, 2025, 09:01:38 PMIs there a spot for him on this team??
We will be short a C as Lowry recovers... and if there are any other injuries... and he's a good FO man, right?
Well done Chevy
G. Vilardi signed for 6 yrs for an AAV of $7.5 M
Ten minutes before it was announced, my buddy said that Valardi would never sign long term here. He'd run out his RFA and then leave. He was of the opinion that young guys and their wives don't want to live in Winnipeg. Older guys with kids like it here, but young guys miss the bright lights.
Well done Chevy.
One to go, I'm happy if we give Samberg this kind of deal, or Pionk level.
Quote from: Jockitch on July 18, 2025, 08:33:41 PMWell done Chevy
G. Vilardi signed for 6 yrs for an AAV of $7.5 M
I like this deal, now GV13 just has to stay healthy.
Love, love, love the Vilardi extension! Now just Samberg.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 16, 2025, 09:01:38 PMIs there a spot for him on this team??
Can never have too many centres.
Well Samberg's arbitration hearing is set for this Wed.
Can Chevy "get er done" before and maybe bring in this second pairing dman at perhaps $5.5 over 6
Like the earlier mention of Roslovic back in our uni
Quote from: Jockitch on July 28, 2025, 09:19:56 PMWell Samberg's arbitration hearing is set for this Wed.
Can Chevy "get er done" before and maybe bring in this second pairing dman at perhaps $5.5 over 6
Like the earlier mention of Roslovic back in our uni
Samberg apparently asking for $6M, Jets offering $2.5M. I thought the Jets would be around $5M over 5-6 years.
I hate the games related to arbitration. Just give the man $5-5.5 per at 6-7 years and call it day.
What irks me the most here is he'll only get a one-year deal via the arbitration route as he's set to be a UFA after next season.
Ugh.
If we can lock him up for 6 years he's eeeeeaaaasily worth 6M. Look what we're paying Pionk and look at Sammy's upside! What're we doing here??
Quote from: blue_or_die on July 29, 2025, 08:17:39 PMIf we can lock him up for 6 years he's eeeeeaaaasily worth 6M. Look what we're paying Pionk and look at Sammy's upside! What're we doing here??
I don't think these numbers have anything to do with contract negotiations. Just what they're filing if it is a one-year arbitration deal.
The Jets might be offering more than 6 over 6-8 years. The agents know the salary cap is increasing, so the more years you add, the higher they want the number.
Samberg is down for 3 years at an aav of $5.75
Probably higher than Chevy wanted to go but it's booked
Wonder if Chevy might move Stanley and the rights to Kupari over to
the Isles, who need dmen, for Draft picks
Jets re-sign D Samberg to three-year extension (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/winnipeg-jets-dylan-samberg-reach-three-year-deal-ahead-of-arbitration-hearing-1.2340980)
$5.75 AAV
Sucks that it's only 3 years, but at least it's done.
Smart move by Samberg's team. Nice contract for the next three years. Samberg will have options at the end of this deal and will be looking for a long term deal.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 30, 2025, 09:23:33 PMSmart move by Samberg's team. Nice contract for the next three years. Samberg will have options at the end of this deal and will be looking for a long term deal.
He's making the bet that he can bump up his offensive numbers and get a mega-deal.
Like to see him with a 35-40 point s season this year.
Samberg is betting on himself. If he can stay healthy, he will sign a max term deal in three years at $7mil or more. Hopefully with us.
The only risk in not taking an 8 year deal right now is if he has a career ending / affecting injury. An 8 year deal would be fully guaranteed, regardless his health.
But players cannot think like that. We can, but they can't ;)
If the CSV line can stay healthy, I am expecting them to be one of the top lines in the NHL. The big question for me who plays with JT and Fetts. Like to see NN and AI both get to 45 plus points this season. We only have two right shooting forwards right now, MS55 and GV13. Ford and Yager both shoot right but need to have a excellent TC to make the team. Apps and Kupari both shoot right but no longer with the team.
Expecting Toews to be a 2nd liner still seems crazy to me
If Lowry doesn't heal for TC and early part of season then the need for Toews to be average+ is certainly crucial
Otherwise, our team may suffer a big hiccup in successful
line shuffling/creating.
Quote from: Jockitch on August 01, 2025, 09:52:20 PMIf Lowry doesn't heal for TC and early part of season then the need for Toews to be average+ is certainly crucial
Otherwise, our team may suffer a big hiccup in successful
line shuffling/creating.
No "if" there, lol. He's put for multiple months of the regular season.
Even with Lowry, we still don't have a 2C and are missing Ehlers.
Scheifele 'excited' to have Toews join Jets (https://www.nhl.com/news/mark-scheifele-excited-to-have-jonathan-toews-join-jets-in-nhl-return)
I was hoping the Jets would make a run at a top six forward. C/RW. Someone who has consistently score 20-25 goals.
Yeah, losing Ehlers and Lowry (briefly) after the quick play-off exit last year doesn't feel good.
Jets' Centre Earns Place on NHL Network's Top-20 List (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/latest-news/jets-centre-earns-place-on-nhl-network-s-top-20-list)
9. Mark Scheifele
QuoteScheifele delivered a career-best performance during the 2024–25 regular season, playing in all 82 games and finishing with a personal-high 87 points. He scored 39 goals, marking the fourth time in his career he reached the 30-goal milestone, and added 48 assists, just two short of his career high. He also posted a +12 rating and led the NHL with 11 game-winning goals.
Jets captain Lowry skating again three months after hip surgery (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/winnipeg-jets-captain-adam-lowry-skating-again-three-months-after-hip-surgery-1.2351832)
Ya love to see it.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on August 27, 2025, 03:36:21 PMJets captain Lowry skating again three months after hip surgery (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/winnipeg-jets-captain-adam-lowry-skating-again-three-months-after-hip-surgery-1.2351832)
Ya love to see it.
Good for AL17. Great news for the Jets.
Anyone else surprised that J. Roslovic has not been inked
His agent, Claude Lemieux, must have whiffed, pure speculation, on earlier offers by holding out.
Is Chevy interested in a PTO for TC.
Hopefully I will get out to the prospects workouts on
Sept. 10-11, before they fly to Montreal for a short tournament
Really interested in Chibrikov, Lambert and Barlow
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on September 05, 2025, 04:46:17 PMAnyone else surprised that J. Roslovic has not been inked
Not really. He's probably asking more than he's worth.
Jets announce 2025 Training Camp roster and schedule (https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-announce-2025-training-camp-roster-and-schedule)
Toews discusses the Ayurveda ritual and medicine he went through to return to hockey (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/2025/09/11/toews-discusses-the-ayurveda-ritual-and-medicine-he-went-through-to-return-to-hockey/)
Training camp tomorrow and my car started rattling as I was driving into the city today. So ****, it's off to getting a mechanic to help and getting to the first day is in jeopardy.
Looking forward to seeing Toews
Goooooo Jets Goooooo
Winnipeg Jets announce 2025 Training Camp groups (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-announce-2025-training-camp-groups/)
QuoteLast week we learned the Jets training camp schedule and 55-man roster. Today we learned how they are breaking the roster up into three groups as follows:
Group 1 (17):
G: Hellebuyck & DiVincentiis
D: Pionk, Miller, Samberg, Clague, Frisch & Anhorn
F: Vilardi, Shaw, Barron, Koepke, Zhilkin, Scheifele, Wagner, Pearson and Connor.
Skating at 9:45 AM on Thursday.
Group 2 (18):
G: Comrie & Milic
D: DeMelo, Phillips, Heinola, Morrissey, Sautner & Bauer
F: Nyqvist, Toews, Ford, JAD, Gustafsson, Barlow, Duehr, Martin^, Perfetti & Lambert.
Skating at 11:45 AM on Thursday.
Group 3 (18):
G: Poulter & Worthington
D: Schenn, Fleury, Salomonsson, Stanley, Engle^ & Barteaux
F: Namestnikov, Iafallo, Fagemo, Yager, He, Niederreiter, Julien, Cloutier^, Di Giuseppe & Chibrikov.
Skating at 1:30 PM on Thursday.
^Unsigned draft pick.
No Walton on TC roster. I was hoping to get a look at this 6'6', 220, C, my brother talked about all last season.
Last season in Jr. 38 G, 54 A, 92 points. 43 PIM. so he play with some edge to him. But. he's also only 19.
Quote from: Pigskin on September 19, 2025, 03:02:00 PMNo Walton on TC roster. I was hoping to get a look at this 6'6', 220, C, my brother talked about all last season.
Last season in Jr. 38 G, 54 A, 92 points. 43 PIM. so he play with some edge to him. But. he's also only 19.
He's dealing with a concussion (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-coach-scott-arniel-confirms-prospect-kieron-walton-suffered-a-concussion-during-prospect-showdown/).
Jets make first TC cuts (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-make-first-cuts-of-2025-26-training-camp/)
Back to junior teams:
D – Edison Engle
F – Jacob Cloutier
F – Kevin He
F – Owen Martin
Rreleased from their PTOs:
G – Alex Worthington (AHL)
D – Ethan Frisch (AHL)
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on September 22, 2025, 07:35:30 PMJets make first TC cuts (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-make-first-cuts-of-2025-26-training-camp/)
Back to junior teams:
D – Edison Engle
F – Jacob Cloutier
F – Kevin He
F – Owen Martin
Rreleased from their PTOs:
G – Alex Worthington (AHL)
D – Ethan Frisch (AHL)
He had a strong game yesterday.
Though no doubt going back to Jr. is the best for K. He,
certainly think he showed well in Sun's game and hopefully will be a full time Jet in a couple seasons
Toews: "I'm just excited to play hockey again." (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/latest-news/jonathan-toews-i-m-just-excited-to-play-hockey-again)
I didn't catch the game last night but all indications are Toews looked pretty solid, particularly in the FO circle. I'm looking forward to his regular season debut.
Thought Toews, Fetts and Nyquist had some idea what they were doing as a line.
Certainly liked Barlow
Quote from: blue_or_die on September 24, 2025, 06:43:56 PMWho did?
;)
He's on first....
Toews seemed to have top gear, getting back on that break was pretty solid...
Four Jets make TSN's top 50 (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/mcdavid-the-choice-again-in-tsns-top-50-players-poll/)
9. Hellebuyck
22. Connor
31. Scheifele
33. Morrissey
Jets with there first win. Chib, Ford, Deuhr, and Pionk scoring for the Jets.
Watched the boys yesterday, just my second time, and it looked to be a big sampling of what the opening roster might be.
HellB was out on the first sheet but when they changed to the second sheet he wasn't with the group. They got Milic to share net with Comrie
Meanwhile Moose worked out on a third sheet and earlier saw Lowry and Walton, with a trainer/coach alone on the fourth sheet.
Vilardi was with Iafallo and Namestnikov while Nyquist skated with Schef and KC.
They had 8 Dmen on ice with 12 forwards
Koepke, who is fast and so very strong on his skates was with Barron and Pearson
Toews skated with Fetts and El Niño
The Jets have a couple of key injuries right now. JT left the game last night and Samberg the game before. VN7 was also injured last night on a check from behind.
6-8 weeks for Samberg is killer. It might give Heinola a chance to prove his stuff though. Or Stanley. That extra D spot for the first 20 games will be pivotal for those two, if they can get in the lineup and show something.
I anticipate waiving one or both when Samberg is back, if not before. And I don't think they clear.
Jets have lots of D-men they don't need Heinola. Stanley stays because of his physical play but I wouldn't spend to much more time on him either.
JT didn't skate today. VN7 is back and okay.
Nice come back win for the Jets, but losing CP91 and DD2, not good.
Entertaining for a pre season it was with a real nice comeback
Sawyer had many positive comments about players such as
Koepke, Pearson and Ford and rightly so.
Nyquist has a nice style of speed and smarts
Agree that Heinola has no place in lineup
Felt Stan and Pionk worked hard and seemed suited when paired
Winnipeg has placed Ville Heinola and Walker Duehr on waivers.
CP91 out week to week with an ankle injury. The injuries are start to add up.
With Fetts out, wondering if Pearson moves up and starts season with Toews and Nyquist ?
Is Toews skating yet?
Wow, looks like we will start the season off without Toews, Perfetti, Samberg, and Lowry. Crazy.
Heinola and Duehr clear waivers...
Quote from: theaardvark on October 07, 2025, 09:55:24 PMHeinola and Duehr clear waivers...
I was never worried about Heinola clearing waivers. Which NHL team would want or need him???
@DarrenDreger
The Winnipeg Jets and forward Kyle Connor are getting closer to a contract extension. Both sides are eager to get it done before Thursdays opener.
@PierreVLeBrun
I would expect an 8-year deal. That's the focus.
KFC looks to be here long term.
He is the man.
Great news!
8 years, $12M per, for KFC is a very good deal for both sides.
Truly FANTASTIC !!!
Really gives the organization a big boost and the fans can
be happy that a ginormous skating hero stays here
Sign and trade deal to Detroit...
Got my buddy with that one, he just about crapped. He has been saying all along Connor would end up in Detroit.
8 years, not the max, no trade. I think both Chevy and Connor got good value in this deal.
That pretty long term for this core. Next is Lowry...
Quote from: Pigskin on October 08, 2025, 01:49:48 PM8 years, $12M per, for KFC is a very good deal for both sides.
Yikes Chevy overpaid hard here. No way he's worth as much as McDavid
Quote from: bluengold204 on October 09, 2025, 12:17:26 AMYikes Chevy overpaid hard here. No way he's worth as much as McDavid
LOL.
This was a great deal for both.
Eichel got 13.5, Kaprisov 17, Draisitl 14, McKinnon 12.6, Matthews 13.25
Marner and Rantanen got 12...
8 years of control, even with the cap going up.
McDavid at 12.5 for 2 years means he will be eligible to sign for 8 years after this, and probably over 20 mil with the cap increases
Okay, I will go first. Fair to many penalties. We gave up to many shots and excellent score chances. PK with two SH goals. KFC worth every penny. 1st. line looked good most of the night. JT play well. About what I expected without Lowry, Fetts, and Samberg.
The big line were extremely efficient last night with good finish by our terrific Sniper
During the preseason games I kept thinking how poorly Schenn really plays and last night was an example. Big hitter but bad decisions with puck when needing to clear. He and Stanley did a lot of the penalty killing but otherwise Arniel short benched them as well as Pearson, Barron, Koepke and Chibrikov
Thinking Miller, Lambert and maybe Ford get into Sat. game
Schenn is very slow. Good on the PK, because he will block shots and he is physical. He also doesn't have to make a decision with the puck, because he can just fire it down the ice.
Great game and super victory. The Kings certainly had our boys backed up a lot, thankfully HellB brought his "A" game
Yes, a nice win. Tough to lose another player to injury.
Jets with a nice road win today. Comrie was very good. 4th line also very good today. But, another injury. PK has been outstanding.
Good sign that we're already getting Helle an off day. Really got to plan the schedule ahead of time this year with the extra Olympic games.
I got a buddy who loves Jets/hockey. Never goes to games though. He says that when they get to "free" in the Canadian anthem that the crowd boos -- audibly on tv.
So I told him it's probably like the Bomber games and they are saying "blue", not "boo".
He says I'm wrong. Can some of you Jets fans (like actually attendees) tell me I'm right so I can set this guy straight?!
Been a partial season ticket holder since 2011, its definitely some bomber fans shouting "blue" like at the bomber games.
The flyer have some good young players and play well at home. Be nice if we can the 2nd. line going.
Yes the second line might be needed to chip in more
Personally not sure why Iafallo is up there instead of Nyquist
Actually am hoping that Lambert can get an opportunity playing on the rt wing with Toews and replace Chibrikov for a bit
Was at Kings game Sat. and felt it was booing not blue
Quote from: Tecno on October 15, 2025, 03:02:12 AMI got a buddy who loves Jets/hockey. Never goes to games though. He says that when they get to "free" in the Canadian anthem that the crowd boos -- audibly on tv.
So I told him it's probably like the Bomber games and they are saying "blue", not "boo".
He says I'm wrong. Can some of you Jets fans (like actually attendees) tell me I'm right so I can set this guy straight?!
You are right some fans yell 'Glorious and BLUE' instead of 'Glorious and free' during the anthem just like the bomber games.
Thanks all! I'll tell him. I'll also tell him to get his lazy butt out to a game! Dude watches them all on TV, but never in person.
I knew there'd be some good cross-polination between fans. If we give Jets a good "true north" then they owe Bombers a "glorious and blue".
I am wondering how long until we get AL17 back. I watched a video today, he looks like he is moving well.
Such a seemingly dull game but with a terrific result.
First line is just oh so great, game after game
I really like our fourth line. Barron is so big and strong, and has excellent speed. Nice to see him finding the back of the net. Another good road win.
MS55 should pass Wheeler as the Jets all time leader in scoring Saturday night. Jet for life and a true leader.
After a pretty sloppy home opener, they've been pretty solid despite some key injuries. Love the depth on this team at present.
Scheifele is having an incredible start. What a stud.
Jets play with good structure. Special teams have been good.
@NHL
MILESTONE MARK ✈️
Mark Scheifele passes Blake Wheeler to become the all-time points leader in @NHLJets franchise history!
Scheifele Goal:
https://x.com/NHLJets/status/1979691780741214391
WOWEE ...... congrats to Scheif
Great first 10 minutes and then the Preds started getting back up to the fast pace. HellB certainly had to be very good
Really nice tic-tac-toe play, on the PP, with Names finishing after Niño and Toews quickly moved it around
I was happy MS55s goal wasn't cheap empty net goal. Helle was outstanding. PP and PK really playing well. JT19 starting to find his grove. Now an early morning flight to Toronto for the Jay's game.
Incredible performance tonight from top to bottom. Hellebuyck was a brick wall and Scheifele cracking the franchise record for points is the icing on the cake.
Winnipeg could be serious contender to host Heritage Classic next season (https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/winnipeg-could-be-serious-contender-to-host-heritage-classic-next-season/)
Lowry's fourth day skating in a yellow jersey is good news.
Perfetti on IR skate w/ Lowry and Samberg (https://illegalcurve.com/cole-perfetti-joins-winnipeg-jets-ir-skate-with-adam-lowry-dylan-samberg/)
Lambert draws in after being called up from the Moose.
Project lines/pairings vs. CGY
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Niederreiter-Toews-Nyquist
Iafallo-Namestnikov-Lambert
Koepke-Barron-Pearson
Morrissey-DeMelo
Stanley-Pionk
Fleury-Schenn
Hellebuyck
Comrie
Fetts due back mid November. Lowry by the end of the month or early November. That's not good news for two players currently with the Jets.
Just saw the highlights on TSN. Looks like both goalies were outstanding. JT19 gets his first goal. Another good road win.
Toews has been getting better with each game, so it's not a surprise he finally found the back of the net last night.
Scheifele now tied for the league lead in goals(7); he's playing some monstrous hockey.
Great comeback win.
HM to Morrissey on setting the franchise record for assists by a defenceman (295).
Toews starting to feel comfortable playing with Jets (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/toews-starting-to-feel-comfortable-playing-with-jets/)
He's the 2C this team has been missing.
I
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on October 21, 2025, 01:25:49 PMToews starting to feel comfortable playing with Jets (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/toews-starting-to-feel-comfortable-playing-with-jets/)
He's the 2C this team has been missing.
It's working out better than I expected, but the ever present risk is that he won't be there when the games start to matter. Fingers crossed.
Quote from: Jesse on October 21, 2025, 04:39:27 PMIt's working out better than I expected, but the ever present risk is that he won't be there when the games start to matter. Fingers crossed.
While the sample size is small, his upward trajectory thus far should be cause for some optimism. 1G, 3A, 63.5% FO, and 20% SA in 6 GP are impressive stats in light of his health issues that caused him to miss two years. He seems to improve with every game he plays.
Age is obviously not on his side but if there's a veteran player who knows how to show up when the games matter, it's him.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on October 21, 2025, 04:50:28 PMWhile the sample size is small, his upward trajectory thus far should be cause for some optimism. 1G, 3A, 63.5% FO, and 20% SA in 6 GP are impressive stats in light of his health issues that caused him to miss two years. He seems to improve with every game he plays.
Age is obviously not on his side but if there's a veteran player who knows how to show up when the games matter, it's him.
Yeah, it's just the length of the season I'm worried about. I'd have the same concerns about any player his age plus the health issues, plus the not playing since 2023.
But, just gonna enjoy the ride.
Once we get Fetts and Lowry back I can see some load management for JT.
F Barron listed as day-to-day (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-head-coach-scott-arniel-indicated-morgan-barron-is-day-to-day/)
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on October 22, 2025, 07:13:19 PMF Barron listed as day-to-day (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-head-coach-scott-arniel-indicated-morgan-barron-is-day-to-day/)
Nooooooooooooo
Quote from: Jesse on October 23, 2025, 10:56:29 AMNooooooooooooo
Hopefully we hear something today. I'd hate to see him miss more than a game or two considering how good he's been so far this season.
Barron's in for tonight's game! (https://illegalcurve.com/game-7-winnipeg-jets-vs-seattle-kraken-pre-game-report-2/)
projected lines/pairings vs. SEA
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Niederreiter-Toews-Nyquist
Iafallo-Namestnikov-Lambert
Koepke-Barron-Pearson
Morrissey – DeMelo
Stanley – Pionk
Fleury – Schenn
Hellebuyck
Comrie
Kraken are missing a number of starters for tonight's game.
Kraken had a plan, kept Jets outside mostly and of course got a superb performance from Daccord
Jets looked a step behind most of the game and couldn't generate a lot of high quality chances, even with the man advantage. Daccord was excellent for the Kraken, too.
Hope the boys put together a better effort tonight.
Jets played about 12 minutes of good hockey, and it was all in the 3rd. period.
Kyle Connor from Morrissey:
https://x.com/NHLJets/status/1981893616277561854
Toews first at home:
https://x.com/NHLJets/status/1981894950905135157
(Failed Calgary challenge for GI).
Vilardi:
https://x.com/NHLJets/status/1981896763171619229
Iafallo
https://x.com/NHLJets/status/1981901372564889952
Solid win. JT was outstanding in the FOC today. Comrie with another strong game. Nice to see GV13 get going.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 25, 2025, 03:56:42 AMSolid win. JT was outstanding in the FOC today. Comrie with another strong game. Nice to see GV13 get going.
All good things.
Man Calgary sucks though.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 25, 2025, 03:56:42 AMSolid win. JT was outstanding in the FOC today. Comrie with another strong game. Nice to see GV13 get going.
Top line had a huge night. Morrissey was really good, too.
Loved to see Toews get another as well. He's been a beast on faceoffs so far.
Solid bounceback win!
Well that didn't end the way we wanted
Pionk, HellB and I thought Fleury were playing well tonight
Barron and Toews were great in the dot but we just couldn't control that puck enough and finish
This Mammoth bunch are really getting results
A very good game, but we took a couple of penalties late in the game. I also thought the Ref missed a call on JMO with about 4 minutes left in the game.
Jets weren't all that disciplined last night. That bench minor at the end was ugly.
The Mammoth are a good team.
The Jets will get better over the next month with Lowry, Fetts, and then Samberg coming back.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 27, 2025, 09:38:34 PMThe Jets will get better over the next month with Lowry, Fetts, and then Samberg coming back.
Lowry back will be a huge upgrade to the bottom six. Namestnikov should do well at 4C, too.
I'm stoked to see what kind of chemistry Perfetti and Toews can build.
Kinda doubt that Names will slide down to play 4C when Lowry returns. Personally feel Barron has earned the right to continue in the middle. Guessing Chibrikov will go to the Moose and Ford would remain as the 13th forward.
Course when Fetti returns another player will be removed from the active roster.
Samberg of course will affect likely Stan or Fleury's position.
Personally I feel that Schenn is the weakest but will have faith in coaches decision
I'd love to see a third line of Lowry with Barron and Niederreiter, but I'm not opposed to Barron centering the fourth line.
Some sloppy play in front of our net, we also gave up far to many shots. But, we managed to come back in the third and of course win it in OT.
I can't stand that they blew a 2-0 lead in such ugly fashion, but I'll take the end result. Connor's OT winner was a beauty.
TNSE, TSN announce new multi-year rights extension for regional Jets games (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/true-north-sports-entertainment-tsn-announce-new-multi-year-rights-extension-for-regional-jets-games/)
QuoteTrue North Sports + Entertainment and TSN today confirmed a new multi-year rights extension, securing long term exclusive access to regional Winnipeg Jets games for TSN.
The continued partnership ensures Winnipeg Jets regional matchups continue to be available to viewers located in the team's designated broadcast region and streaming live through the network's digital platforms.
"TSN has been a trusted and valued partner since our return to the NHL in 2011, and their industry-leading talent and production has helped us connect with fans across Manitoba and beyond," said Mark Chipman, Executive Chairman & Governor, True North Sports + Entertainment. "We are thrilled to extend this partnership and continue providing Jets fans with in-depth coverage, insights, and analysis across all TSN platforms."
"The Winnipeg Jets are perennially one of hockey's most exciting teams, and the continuation of our longstanding partnership ensures their passionate fanbase will continue to connect with TSN all season long," said Shawn Redmond, Vice President and General Manager, Bell Media Sports. "We are grateful for the trust that True North Sports + Entertainment and the entire Jets organization has placed in TSN to continue to deliver industry-leading live coverage of the team across broadcast and live streaming platforms."
TSN's regional Winnipeg Jets games continue to be available to viewers in the team's designated broadcast region as defined by the NHL, which includes Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and parts of Northwestern Ontario including Kenora, Dryden, and Thunder Bay.
How good are 81/55/13. So fun to watch.
Quote from: Pigskin on October 31, 2025, 02:45:11 AMHow good are 81/55/13. So fun to watch.
9 points last night for that line. Incredible!
Competitive game but seemingly lopsided when the big line is on
It can be such a pleasure to watch
Balance of the lads do their hustle and muscle and do their part
I didn't realize Nyquist got hurt early in the first period and didn't return. That isn't good.
Since his 4 Nations snub, he's been on a mission.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on October 31, 2025, 03:44:44 PM
Since his 4 Nations snub, he's been on a mission.
Olympics a much bigger deal than some fake tournament.
Hopefully he gets his spot this time around.
As a Tampa fan, I was upset with Coops not taking Scheifele and assume he took Cirelli and Hagel to keep them in sync which I didn't necessarily agree with even though I like their game.
Absolutely no way he fosters a roster this time without Scheifele, right?..
Another solid win by the Jets.
really a decent effort. Comrie was very good in the net and any rebounds were handled well
Congrats to Lambert, who I felt moved the puck smartly, on his first
The next 6 games are on the road. Nov 4th-15th. All of these games start at 9 or 9:30.
Scheifele currently leading the NHL in points (20).
Nice win on Saturday, too. Malkin was big mad. ;D
F Barron out, listed as week-to-week (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-coach-scott-arniel-indicates-morgan-barron-is-out-week-to-week/)
Pretty crappy news.
On the good news front, Lowry's in a regular jersey. Perfetti and Samberg both in yellows: https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-practice-report-519/
El Capitan to make season debut tomorrow vs. LAK (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/jets-captain-lowry-to-make-season-debut-tuesday-barron-out-week-to-week/)
Not great for Barron and team Guessing Ford, who has shown well, gets more time on the 4th line
Malkin gets a $5K fine for his slash on Stanley.
Didn't catch last night's game, which is probably a good thing.
Felt it was constantly trying to provide entertainment.
The goaltending was bang on but alas the King's netminder was perfect
Toews continues to be strong in the dot. Sadly, it was a horrible night for our
Captain Lowry who only won 1 faceoff while losing 11.
Really disliked the call of "No Goal" on Vilardi being at the edge of the crease
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on November 05, 2025, 03:32:02 PMCaptain Lowry who only won 1 faceoff while losing 11.
(https://media.tenor.com/wOtAhIYIbVAAAAAM/yikes-alexis.gif)
Jonathan Toews Exclusive: Healing, Gratitude And His Return To The Ice (//http://://rg.org/news/hockey/jonathan-toews-finds-healing-and-a-fresh-start-in-winnipeg)
Unfortunately the Sharks took a bite out of our boy's pedestal and came away with the two points
Both goalies were great and young Cellebrini is awesome
Frustrated Arniel shook up the lines to no avail in the 3rd.
Why oh why didn't Koepke shoot on the yawning net
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on November 08, 2025, 01:27:30 PMUnfortunately the Sharks took a bite out of our boy's pedestal and came away with the two points
Both goalies were great and young Cellebrini is awesome
Frustrated Arniel shook up the lines to no avail in the 3rd.
Why oh why didn't Koepke shoot on the yawning net
Yes, that was puzzling. Jets have to find some secondary scoring. Jets have another tough game on Sunday with a good Ducks team.
Not the best start to the six-game road trip... 0-3, outscored 9-2, zero points overall. See how the backend of this trip goes..
Pretty awful road trip so far. 2GF, 9GA... Ugh.
Figure it out, boys.
Talented, skilled youth, kept hustling and definitely beat our aging warriors to the puck most of the night
Ducks have been one of the best teams so far this season. All there high 1st. round picks are starting to pay off. Big young players with tons of skill and speed. We had some great chances. CP91 with an open net, great pass by JT. PP has to get going.
Solid road win. JMoe seems like he's finding his O game. 3rd. line played very well together. Wasn't impressed with our 4th. line.
A much better showing last night. Vilardi's backhander was pretty nasty.
Samberg sounds like any day.
Nyquist, day to day.
Barron, day to day.
Fleury. day to day.
Koepke, day to day.
Going to have to make some decisions when all these player's are back.
No doubt Ford, Chibrikov are in a shaky position when 3 forwards get healthy, barring further, possible, injuries.
Wonder if Chevy is looking, this is my mind spitballing, to move on from Nyquist and maybe wrapped with someone else get a rt. shot, top 6 forward
In other words, am not a fan of Names staying with Toews and Fetts
Not a good outcome and certainly an off night for our super star in the net.
This road trip might be a bad blip or unveiling a problem
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on November 14, 2025, 06:40:58 PMNot a good outcome and certainly an off night for our super star in the net.
This road trip might be a bad blip or unveiling a problem
We look pretty average right now. Helli has to be better. 4 goals on 17 shots. We also have to stop taking so many penalties. When was last time the Jets team lead the league in penalties. Also, we need to find a RW with some finsih to play with JT and Fetts.
What a lousy road trip so far.
Well we couldn't make it easy on ourselves. A bad penalty with under 3 minutes left in the game. MS55 takes a penalty in OT, and then taking a 10 minute misconduct before the shoot out. But, then winning it in the shoot out. Far to many giveaways in our D zone.
Looks like Barron and Koepke could be back for Tuesday night. Would be nice to get our 4th line back together. Ford and Nyquist should be out.
Our D will also get interesting with Fleury coming back. Miller, Fleury, Stanley and Schenn.
Our super star in the nets gave up a weak one again but
WOWEE he was so on his game during the night.
Love cheering for our boys but gee coach, why is JMo out there during Scheif's penalty ?
F Barron, Koepke set to return to lineup (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-practice-report-523/)
This should help.
Fun side note: Michael Hutchinson took Hellebuyck's spot at practice today.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 17, 2025, 08:18:36 PMF Barron, Koepke set to return to lineup (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-practice-report-523/)
This should help.
Fun side note: Michael Hutchinson took Hellebuyck's spot at practice today.
Nyquist has been a disappointment. I am surprised that's all we could get for $3.2M. I also don't like the Schenn/Stanley pairing.
Quote from: Pigskin on November 17, 2025, 10:53:33 PMNyquist has been a disappointment. I am surprised that's all we could get for $3.2M.
Agreed. Nyquist certainly isn't earning his keep thus far. He doesn't even have a goal yet.
Chib, Lambert, Ford, back to Moose where they can get some playing time and maybe help a team that has very little O.
Gluseppe. 15 games. 4G 6A. Leading the moose in scoring.
Duehr. 15 games. 5G 3A.
Barlow. 15 Games. 1G 1A.
Yager. 15 Games. 2G 6A.
Agree that playing time is essential for the development of these young men.
We fans have heard so many times of the draft and develop success for the Jets. However, the results, with the Moose, have certainly been really questionable for a number of years now.
Guess Samberg has been a good result, Fetts, for me, still has not proven much. Stanley - not bad, but that's many drafts ago
Where's a rt shot top 6 ??
Scheifele now the all-time leader in games played, passing Blake Wheeler.
Nice win for the Jets tonight. First game after a long road trip always a tough game. The boy got to business early and played well. How good are 81/55/13. We are also very lucky to have Comrie as a backup.
A really good win last night. Top line had a great game, Lowry's got his legs back (loved his goal), and Comrie was solid between the pipes. Nyquist and Pearson both stuck out for the right reasons, too.
Nyquist probably had his best game of the season. With Barron back the 4th line looked very good again last night. However, Nyquist was bought in to replace some of NE27 scoring, not to play on the 4th. line.
LS64 6th. in team scoring with 3G/6A 9 points.
91/19/7 have 17 points and are a -12 and don't look very good 5 on 5.
Nyquist 0G/6A.
Fetts. 5 games, 1G/1A.
I wonder if a line of Perfetti - Toews - Iafallo would be worth a look, with Namestnikov on the third line with Lowry and Niederreiter.
Slick Nic in the city Friday night. He seems to have his game back on track. He will be jacked up.
Lowry, five-year $25 million extension.
Quote from: DCM on November 20, 2025, 12:58:39 AMLowry, five-year $25 million extension.
Nice little pay bump for AL17.
That's some great news. A really good contract for both parties, too.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 19, 2025, 04:02:39 PMI wonder if a line of Perfetti - Toews - Iafallo would be worth a look, with Namestnikov on the third line with Lowry and Niederreiter.
Just don't see Iafallo as a 20-25 goal guy. I would like to see the Jets trade for a big RW like Tuch, 6'4" 220, and can score.
Quote from: Pigskin on November 20, 2025, 01:52:24 PMJust don't see Iafallo as a 20-25 goal guy. I would like to see the Jets trade for a big RW like Tuch, 6'4" 220, and can score.
I don't think he needs to be that guy, though. 15-20 goals would more than complement Perfetti's output, with Toews being the net front presence. From a speed standpoint, I think Iafallo would fit nicely on that second line.
I can't see a trade of that nature taking place any time soon.
Gotta get the 2nd line, with Toews, who has been phenomenal in the dot, chipping in soooo much more than the results so far
Toews with 8 points and Names with 7 have played all 19, while their new mate Perfetti has 2 pts in his 5 games.
Do the math and it's not good enough offensively
If the other two lines aren't doing much better, than the on ice results may be troubling getting near the end of the season
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on November 20, 2025, 02:15:15 PMGotta get the 2nd line, with Toews, who has been phenomenal in the dot, chipping in soooo much more than the results so far
Toews with 8 points and Names with 7 have played all 19, while their new mate Perfetti has 2 pts in his 5 games.
Do the math and it's not good enough offensively
If the other two lines aren't doing much better, than the on ice results may be troubling getting near the end of the season
I think both of Fetts point came on the PP??
Quote from: Pigskin on November 20, 2025, 03:38:20 AMNice little pay bump for AL17.
Very nice interview with AL17 today on CJOB.
Just read a very short piece on SportsNet saying that Lambert has asked and the Jets granted him permission to seek a trade . Wowee, this will be interesting
Unfortunate news re: Lambert but I guess he thinks he can get a better opportunity elsewhere. Not sure how that's the case considering he's playing on the top line with the Moose now.
I guess we'll see how this plays out. I can't imagine getting much back for him in a trade, though.
Hellebuyck out 4-6 weeks for minor knee procedure.
Hellebuyck out 4-6 weeks (knee) (https://illegalcurve.com/dreger-announces-winnipeg-jets-shutting-down-connor-hellebuyck-for-minor-arthroscopic-knee-procedure/)
Jets call G Milic from Moose (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-recall-thomas-milic-from-the-manitoba-moose/)
Rather unexpected - and disappointing. Guess it's gonna be the Comrie Show for a while.
Oh my oh my, how this is soooo surprising
There might be an extra 8-10 games, that .Com would normally not play to fill in. Sports is certainly difficult and this team game, for the Jets, just got tougher
Per TSN's Darren Dreger (on Twitter): Hellebuyck has been dealing with this issue for a while. The star goalie and team believe it's best it is taken care of now as opposed to having it linger.
Helle $8.5M, Comrie $825K, Milic $841K. I wondering, now that Coms is starting would he get a bump in pay.
Quote from: Pigskin on November 21, 2025, 07:55:28 PMHelle $8.5M, Comrie $825K, Milic $841K. I wondering, now that Coms is starting would he get a bump in pay.
His contract expires at the end of the season. He can potentially use this upcoming opportunity for his next set of negotiations but nothing changes in the meantime now that he's the starting netminder.
Well, far to many giveaways. One to many penalties. And, another bad 2nd. period.
Canes really pressed and did a very good job of playing away from the puck. Our lads struggled often trying to deal with the pressure and giveaways certainly broke down our attack
Coach A. did shake a few things in the third with Lowry and Toews flipping. Noticed Stanley rode the bench often
Jets were pretty sloppy on Friday night and the Canes are a team that knows how take advantage of mistakes. That SHG against was particularly ugly, IMO.
Loved the Jets tribute to Ehlers. Here's the YT link for anyone who missed it:
UGH !!!
Well after some pretty darn decent chances early our boys just couldn't maintain the action.
Can't win if ya don't score.
Pionk left early in the first so it will be interesting if he
joins the club on this upcoming road trip
So wondering out loud if Chevy might try moving Lambert and
another player, certainly try moving Heinola, to Seattle
The Kraken have Shane Wright who is not exactly living up to his Junior career press clips ... skilled, decent skater but terrible
in the dot and being used on their 3rd line at best
Toews with Wright and Fetts might work, can't get worse.
Missed chances and no secondary scoring. Nyquist seems like he's finally finding his place, but we need him and Fetts to start scoring.
The powerplay is a mess. Back-to-back games allowing a SHG is simply unacceptable. Losing to the Wild also creams my corn.
The Jets have just tumbled down the standings the last few weeks. :-\
The Wild was 8-1-1 coming into this game. They have been playing some good hockey. But, these are games we need to win, especially at home. 6-5 at home, not good enough.
Pionk listed as day-to-day after leaving yesterday's game (LBI), status for upcoming road trip uncertain (https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/winnipeg-jets/players/jets-neal-pionk-suffers-second-lower-body-injury-in-8-months-listed-as-day-to-day).
Jets recall D Salomonsson from Moose (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-recall-elias-salomonsson-from-the-manitoba-moose/)
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 25, 2025, 04:02:25 PMJets recall D Salomonsson from Moose (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-recall-elias-salomonsson-from-the-manitoba-moose/)
I like this move. Hope the kid gets a chance to play.
It's crazy that the Jets are currently out of playoff contention. Granted it's only three points and they have games in hand, but still. Despite getting guys like Samberg, Perfetti, and Barron back in the lineup, they've somehow got worse.
This upcoming road trip will be telling as to this team's identity, IMO.
D Salomonsson makes his NHL debut tonight in DC.
Project lines/pairings vs. WSH
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Pearson-Namestnikov-Perfetti
Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo
Barron-Toews-Nyquist
Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Salomonsson
Stanley-Miller
Comrie
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 26, 2025, 03:54:25 PMD Salomonsson makes his NHL debut tonight in DC.
Project lines/pairings vs. WSH
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Pearson-Namestnikov-Perfetti
Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo
Barron-Toews-Nyquist
Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Salomonsson
Stanley-Miller
Comrie
So, we are back to Names as our 2nd. line C. Disappointed.
Good effort, but another L. A few to many D-zone breakdowns, and no secondary scoring. Don't know how the ref missed the high stick on MS55 with a couple of minutes left.
Yuck —— another game ending on the low end.
It seems astounding how dried up our secondary scoring has
become. We are definitely just a one line team. It seemed encouraging, at least on paper, outta TC but the results have been extremely inconsistent for much too long.
Four more road games and hopefully the team can pull out wins before playing at home. Our goaltending has to start stealing a win or more
4-7 in the month of November. There is something glaringly wrong with this team.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on November 27, 2025, 04:37:44 AMYuck —— another game ending on the low end.
It seems astounding how dried up our secondary scoring has
become. We are definitely just a one line team. It seemed encouraging, at least on paper, outta TC but the results have been extremely inconsistent for much too long.
Four more road games and hopefully the team can pull out wins before playing at home. Our goaltending has to start stealing a win or more
Comrie isn't the guy that's going to steal us to many games. He's more the guy that keeps us in a game.
2nd. line has one top 6 forward. Also, 2nd. unit PP doesn't have a lot of finish. I think it's time to make a move.
Hard for any goalie to steal games when only the top line scores. The depth on this team looked good a month ago. Now, not at all.
Arniel's gotta be frustrated.
And, the farm isn't going to help us with scoring.
Dueher: 6/5 11 points 19 games.
Fagemo: 6/3 9 points 19 games.
Zhilkin: 5/4 9 points 19 games.
Chib: 1A in 4 games.
Lamb: 1/1 in 6 games.
Ford: 1/2 in 4 games.
D Pionk skating in a regular jersey at today's optional skate in Raleigh.
G Milic expected to make his NHL debut today.
Project lines/pairings vs. CAR
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Pearson-Namestnikov-Perfetti
Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo
Barron-Toews-Nyquist
Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Salamonsson
Stanley-Miller
Milic
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 28, 2025, 02:40:33 PMG Milic expected to make his NHL debut today.
Project lines/pairings vs. CAR
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Pearson-Namestnikov-Perfetti
Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo
Barron-Toews-Nyquist
Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Salamonsson
Stanley-Miller
Milic
One goaler?
And talk about distributing scoring touch... Pearson on line 2?
Its almost like lines 2 3 and 4 are listed vertically instead of horizontally.
Quote from: theaardvark on November 28, 2025, 06:50:33 PMOne goaler?
One starting "goaler," yes. Pretty much the standard in the NHL.
Comrie's the backup today.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 28, 2025, 02:40:33 PMG Milic expected to make his NHL debut today.
Project lines/pairings vs. CAR
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Pearson-Namestnikov-Perfetti
Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo
Barron-Toews-Nyquist
Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Salamonsson
Stanley-Miller
Milic
Carolina is very good at home. Milic may need the game of his life to win this one.
Quote from: Pigskin on November 28, 2025, 07:00:28 PMCarolina is very good at home. Milic may need the game of his life to win this one.
I can't see the Jets winning this game today, and you've listed two reasons above. I'll add a third: this team has no depth scoring at present.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on November 28, 2025, 07:16:50 PMI can't see the Jets winning this game today, and you've listed two reasons above. I'll add a third: this team has no depth scoring at present.
Well, we have known that for awhile now. And, like I said there is nothing on the farm that's going to help us.
The Jets played a pretty solid 50 minutes. Had our chances, Fett and KFC with clear cut breakaways. Still to many penalties. Milic I thought play well, but let in a couple of weak ones late in the third.
Definitely had chances but no happy results
Milic was strong positionaly but defensive help wasn't there to often
Much better game tonight. Some secondary scoring. Comrie with some timely saves. But, still to many lazy penalties.
Where is that juggernaut team we saw all last year that won the President's Trophy? No danger of winning it this year. Maybe that's a good thing.
Getting scoring support worked out extremely well. Everyone has to hope this is the new beginning to a consistent, balanced attack and finish around the opposition net
Hooray for .Com in doing his part in the team win
Nice to get a win but the Predators are the worst team in the entire league. Those are the games this team should be winning.
November was an ugly, ugly month for the Jets. And now they have to make up a whole lot of ground to get back in the hunt.
Jets in Buffalo. Buffalo is another team close to last place but have played better in there last 10, going 5-5. There also much better at home then away. with an 8-5 record. Defensively there not great. Will need another VG game out of Comrie and the secondary scoring.
Fetts has looked much better the last 2 games. Now if we could get JT and Nyquist scoring a few goals.
D Pionk not yet ready to return (https://illegalcurve.com/neal-pionk-not-quite-ready-to-return-as-winnipeg-jets-prepare-for-sabres/)
projected lines/pairings vs. BUF
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Namestnikov-Toews-Perfetti
Niederreiter-Lowry-Iafallo
Pearson-Barron-Nyquist
Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Schenn
Stanley-Miller
Comrie
Importance down the middle is reflecting a mess
Our faceoff lads, not including Scheif, do not create much and the results are poor.
Lowry in 12 games has 2 assists. Toews in 24 has 6 assists
Barron in 18 has 3 and Names, who has filled in has 2 assists
Terrible team!
No fun to watch.
Embrace the tank.
Hahaha, a tank would be painful to watch but understand the
difficulty, after being spoiled last year, of this show
Waivers coming up ? What do you say Chevy ?
Buffalo another young very fast team which gives us problems. Guys like Demalo, Stanley, and Schenn , are far to slow for that kind of speed.
Goaltending also a problem tonight. Comrie with a couple of weak ones, and then the Tuch goal off of Milic head was a back breaker. You could see the bench go dead after that one.
Jets need to make a few moves.
What a hideous game. I was done after the Sabres went up 3-0 in the first.
This organization gambled on a few aging vets and that's failed. But even the depth on this team... What happened? Nobody's stepping up and they all look like passengers the last several weeks.
And even with Hellebuyck active, they weren't succeeding.
I think this team is cooked.
Might as well call up some prospects from the Moose and give them a taste of the big leagues. It isn't like they could do any worse.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on December 02, 2025, 12:53:44 AMLowry in 12 games has 2 assists.
Jets are 4-9 with Lowry, 9-3 without Lowry
Quote from: The Fresh Prince Of Belair, MB on December 02, 2025, 02:41:08 PMJets are 4-9 with Lowry, 9-3 without Lowry
You can add Fetts and Samberg to your list. Fetts with 4 points in 11 games, and a -7. Samberg a -5 in the last 9 games.
This also doesn't help. AI9, JT, VN7, Nyquist, have a grand total of 6 points in the last 10 games.
It is simply mystifying how getting guys like Lowry, Perfetti, and Samberg back in the lineup have had such counterproductive results for the team in general.
Clearly, what's wrong with the team goes well beyond that, but it seems to defy logic.
Jets hold closed-door players meeting after drubbing by Sabres (https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/report-jets-hold-closed-door-players-meeting-after-drubbing-by-sabres/)
I noticed that Fetts was replaced by AI9 of the #1 PP late in the game last night. I am wondering if that's because of hit Fetts took, or just going back to what worked early in the season.
Jets G Hellebuyck to skate soon, no change to timeline (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/jets-g-hellebuyck-to-skate-soon-no-change-to-timeline/)
Pionk expected to return to Jets lineup against Habs (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/ice-chips-pionk-expected-to-return-to-jets-lineup-against-habs/)
Sounds like the Jets hits leader Koepke, will also be back tonight.
Comrie was outstanding and still only one point. Chevy has to find some secondary scoring.
Quite entertaining at times but where's the finish
Just not happening for this group of forwards, minus our top 3.
Stanley struggled but I did like the play of Salomonnson
Chevy has got to help the on ice performance cuz the schedule certainly won't get easier
Quote from: Pigskin on December 04, 2025, 03:55:47 AMComrie was outstanding and still only one point. Chevy has to find some secondary scoring.
Well, Chevy has stated that nothing is coming and improvements need to come "from within".
Outside of the first line, this team can't score anymore. That's a glaring issue that is not being addressed, and it's hurting the team as a whole as they continue to lose games and ground in the standings.
Standing pat or hoping something's going to magically improve from within is just delusional. The Jets won't make the playoffs at this rate.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on December 04, 2025, 04:21:14 PMQuite entertaining at times but where's the finish
Just not happening for this group of forwards, minus our top 3.
Stanley struggled but I did like the play of Salomonnson
Chevy has got to help the on ice performance cuz the schedule certainly won't get easier
The Schedule:
Friday home Sabres.
Saturday away Oilers.
Tuesday home Stars
Thursday home Bruins.
Saturday home Caps
Monday home Sens.
Come home for one game, away for one, and back home for 4. Who makes these schedules.
FANTASTIC ---- was .Com in back to back games.
Secondary scoring put a smile on so many fans and no doubt the team
Nice win. Comrie rock solid. Helps to get some secondary scoring. 4th line played like they did early in the season, good to get them back together.
Finally some depth scoring. Comrie had a great game. Top line driving the bus yet again.
Defensively, something's still off with this team. They continue to give up way too much ice in their own end. Discipline stinks, too.
What happened to the second line?
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on December 06, 2025, 03:11:13 PMFinally some depth scoring. Comrie had a great game. Top line driving the bus yet again.
Defensively, something's still off with this team. They continue to give up way too much ice in their own end. Discipline stinks, too.
What happened to the second line?
So many things wrong with the 2nd. line. Fetts is having a terrible start to the year. JT is still excellent in the FC, but not a top 6 forward anymore. Need a RW that can score.
Jets in Edmonton tonight. I would think Milic will start.
Adam Lowry will be on After Hours show tonight after the game, encase anyone wants to catch it.
and it was ugly
I didn't expect Coms to start. But, about what I expected out of the team. They had no legs in the first and it showed. Had a better second half of the game. Nice to see the 4th. line chipping in. I really like this unit. 2nd, and 3rd lines need some work.
AL17 on after hours one of best. The man is all class. Glad he's our Captain.
Tuesday night it's a very good Stars team. Comrie is going to have be lights out good. Boys are going to have to play smart and limit the penalties.
Quote from: Pigskin on December 06, 2025, 03:55:25 PMJets in Edmonton tonight. I would think Milic will start.
What was Arniel thinking starting Comrie on back-to-back nights?
This team is awful.
Here's the video for anyone interested in Lowry's After Hours interview on SN:
Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic™ returns to Winnipeg in October 2026 (https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/release-tim-hortons-nhl-heritage-classictm-returns-to-winnipeg-in-october-2026)
Jets recall G DiVincentiis, Milic sent back down to the Moose (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-recall-goalie-prospect-domenic-divincentiis/)
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on December 08, 2025, 04:04:29 PMJets recall G DiVincentiis, Milic sent back down to the Moose (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-recall-goalie-prospect-domenic-divincentiis/)
Comrie will probably play the next 4 at home. Good move sending Milic back.
Quote from: Pigskin on December 08, 2025, 06:15:00 PMComrie will probably play the next 4 at home. Good move sending Milic back.
Comrie's the guy until Hellebuyck, who started skating today (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/ice-chips-jets-recall-g-divincentiis-from-ahl-manitoba/#:~:text=Goaltender%20Connor%20Hellebuyck,for%20his%20return.), returns. Hopefully sooner than later, but I'm not sure if that'll even matter.
Milic got his time up here; now it's DiVincentiis' turn.
Not sure I like the shuffling of the lines. AI9 up to the 1st. line. GV13 to the 3rd line. JT19 to 4th line, TP70 to the 2nd.
Absurd changes, IMO. This line blender stuff doesn't work.
Saw the lines from Monday practice and indeed the players have been put into a blender
A bit of a puzzle to me is Nyquist and the continued, of late, spot in the Press Box
He is 36 and is signed at a $3,250,000 a.a.v.. Is Chevy trying to Trade him or is the Waiver wire not far away.
Again Names is penciled in at center. After 117 faceoffs, he has a PITIFUL success rate of 37.6 % .......... ***
Poor start but was not as disappointed as many other games
Felt there was some good chances created from hustling and some improvement in the shooting area would have made a huge difference.
Lowry had a forgetful night in my eyes. Was horrible in the dot and his usual "stone hands" were evident
A decent pushback after being down 3-0 but nothing to show for it in the end. No depth scoring, sketchy team defense, lousy special teams.
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Got caught napping in the first few minutes of the game, and then some poor PK and D zone play in the 2nd. PK 2/4 PP 0/4. Thought AI9 played okay, but doesn't have GV13 finish. Please put the 4th line back together. 70/36/45 were playing very well together. FO 34/21 in favor of Dallas. To many Jets getting kicked out of the FO.
Winnipeg's top draft picks the last 5 years.
2020: 10th Cole Perfetti.
2021: 18th. Chaz Lucius
2022: 14th McGroarty. Trade Yager.
30th. Lambert
2023: 18th. Barlow.
2024: 37th. Freij
2025: 28th. Boumedienne
Quote from: Pigskin on December 10, 2025, 07:08:14 PMWinnipeg's top draft picks the last 5 years.
2020: 10th Cole Perfetti.
2021: 18th. Chaz Lucius
2022: 14th McGroarty. Trade Yager.
30th. Lambert
2023: 18th. Barlow.
2024: 37th. Freij
2025: 28th. Boumedienne
This is the problem.
We're still riding our first wave of stars (who have been fantastic), but then there is an absolute dearth of success through the draft. We are unable to sign or even trade for big FAs, so we supplement with the old guys and it's not good enough.
Per Murat Ates of The Atlantic, Bettman and Chipman have had another discussion regarding consolidation of the Jets 1.0 and 2.0 records. It sounds like the latter is pushing for some sort of resolution sooner than later.
Quote from: Jesse on December 11, 2025, 11:06:25 AMThis is the problem.
We're still riding our first wave of stars (who have been fantastic), but then there is an absolute dearth of success through the draft. We are unable to sign or even trade for big FAs, so we supplement with the old guys and it's not good enough.
Late 1st round picks always take longer to develop if at all. This is why some teams like Vegas and Florida trade off those picks near the trade deadline for a player that has a few years of NHL experience.
Fetts so far is have a terrible season. 15 games, 5 points mostly on the PP. -9. He's got time to turn it around, but not a good look for him going into RFA this summer.
Nino Niederreiter on game 999 tonight... next home game vs. Capitals Saturday, I expect a ceremony?
Silver Stick coming up for Niño
He's a fan fav and the fans will show their appreciation
This has been a terrible run with no real answers
Chevy's gamble to create the "oldest" winning team is a wreck
Might as well start tanking. This season is pretty much cooked.
So, CH37 returns, Jets go on a 18-0 streak, and still aren't first in the division?
Love Comrie, and he's a great 2nd banana at a great price, but pressed into starting, we've lost too many 1 goal games where that goal was a softy. We can't continually out shoot opponents 2 to 1 and lose.
Sure, we need a higher scoring percentage on those shots, and certain of our players have a troop of Capuchins on their backs, but this team is better than the record, by far.
It would be nice if .com gets a night off and a Moose goaler steals us a game. That might just be the boost the team needs, but can Arneil make that decision to sit .com? He's put the lines in the blender, why not the goalies? Certainly couldn't be worse.
This team is as good as its record.
Since beating the Penguins on Nov. 1st, the Jets are 5-12-1 and have yet to beat a team currently in a playoff position.
The problems started to emerge the first week of November, a good while before Hellebuyck was deactivated (Nov. 21st).
Maybe 37 steals a game or two, but that's of little comfort when we've seen this team get drubbed more often that not, only to see them tumble down the standings, and are now all of four points from the bottom on the entire league. Comrie undoubtedly needs more run support than the reigning Vezina and Hart winner, but he's not getting it. This team should've stepped up in light of their starting netminder's absence; the opposite has happened instead. To me, that speaks volumes as to the overall identity/character right now.
From the standpoint of fundamentals, this is a mediocre team at best, and a bad team at worst. There are too many passengers on the roster, which is pretty bewildering when you look at it.
And I think Arniel's roster management has had a negative impact, too.
I like our team on paper but they are not executing and appear to not even be competitive on many games. Unsurprisingly, our annual bargain bin pick-ups (Pearson, Koepke, Nyquist) don't do anything useful and worse, consume minutes we may as well be using on our prospects, regardless of if the org thinks they're "ready" or not. All these things add up to being a coaching issue as far as I know, and I say this as an Arniel and Chevy supporter. I don't think Hellebuyck can stop the bleeding on his own, either.
I'll maintain irrational optimism for now but if this continues into the new year we are cooked. My answer is that we need the coaching staff to try and get more out of this roster. We have the talent and that's why it's so frustrating.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on December 12, 2025, 01:34:42 PMMight as well start tanking. This season is pretty much cooked.
I am with you. Getting a top 5 pick in the draft could be a game changer for this team. A player like McKenna, or a big power forward like Rudolph 6'2" 203 RW, or Roobroeck 6'4" 216, both are physical and have good hands.
Life gets more tough for our lads as the sensational player
Q. Hughes got traded to the Wild
Excellent win for the Jets. Totally shut down a good Washington team. Helle looked in mid season form. Really liked the lines tonight. Good PK and PP. Nice to get some secondary scoring. Would love to see Fetts start scoring.
Believe from start to finish this was their most complete game
Yes it would be really nice if Fetts could hit the twine
Plus Lowry and Nyquist would excite the crowds if they put one in
There is a few guys you can throw into that group. NP4, JT19, VN7 has 1 point in his last 19 games. Stanley tied with Jmoe with 5 goals. That's a big surprise. JT -13, CP -11.
Quote from: Pigskin on December 14, 2025, 03:19:45 AMExcellent win for the Jets. Totally shut down a good Washington team. Helle looked in mid season form. Really liked the lines tonight. Good PK and PP. Nice to get some secondary scoring. Would love to see Fetts start scoring.
Their best game in a long, long time. I was not expecting that at all, even with Hellebuyck back in net (he was fantastic in his return).
Now they have to keep it up and string together a whole bunch more wins.
projected lines/pairings vs. OTT
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Niederreiter-Namestnikov-Perfetti
Barron-Lowry-Iafallo
Koepke-Toews-Nyquist
Morrissey-DeMelo
Samberg-Pionk
Stanley-Schenn
Hellebuyck
Unbelievable. The Jets played a pretty good game for 58 minutes. Both goalies were outstanding. But, a sloppy clear by KFC, and unlucky deflection off of MS55 stick and it's 2-2.
Only redemption gained from that performance is a point
Sadly our lads squandered the lead and voila, sad faces
Chevy is going to have sleepless nights during the festive holidays. Stands are not filling up and ticket sales won't get more positive unless a huge winning streak occurs
Quote from: Pigskin on December 16, 2025, 03:25:36 AMUnbelievable. The Jets played a pretty good game for 58 minutes. Both goalies were outstanding. But, a sloppy clear by KFC, and unlucky deflection off of MS55 stick and it's 2-2.
Top line had a forgettable night, Connor in particular. Stanimal had a game. Hellebuyck was outstanding, but so was Ullmark.
I noticed a lot of empty seats last night, too. Seems to be expected the way the team has played the last month and a half, though.
Another offensive void with not much of anything encouraging
For awhile now, tonight certainly makes me wish harder, taking the attitude that HellB, Scheif and Connor should stay home and rest during the Olympics. JMo will not expend much energy, cuz a few stick checks doesn't tire you out
Yes, you have to score to win. Not sure what Stanley was thinking. If, you want to go after someone, go after Schenn. Time for a shake up. Start with Fetts.
Agree with moving on from Fetts.
Also time to move off of Names and Pearson
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on December 18, 2025, 02:12:27 PMAgree with moving on from Fetts.
Also time to move off of Names and Johnson
Who is this Johnson??
Hahaha, meant Pearson
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on December 18, 2025, 04:40:14 PMHahaha, meant Pearson
We have a couple of defensemen hanging around, and Sal on the farm. Might be time to move one of them.
I am surprised we haven't moved Lambert yet.
What a disappointing season this has become.
Right now we are inline for the 4th or 5th pick overall.
Huge team effort needed vs the Avs tonight.
Footwork for Schenn, Stanley is really going to be tested
If struggles continue then let's hope to see players, such as,
Lambert, Ford, Salomonsson get time up.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on December 19, 2025, 04:30:51 PMHuge team effort needed vs the Avs tonight.
Even if it's their best effort of the season, it's the Avs. They've been unstoppable and haven't lost in regulation at home (13-0-2).
I'm curious what it's going to take for the Jets' brass to just throw in the towel on this miserable season.
projected lines/pairings vs. COLConnor – Scheifele – Vilardi
Niederreiter – Namestnikov – Perfetti
Barron – Lowry – Iafallo
Koepke – Toews – Nyquist
Morrissey – DeMelo
Samberg – Pionk
Stanley – Schenn
Hellebuyck
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on December 19, 2025, 05:16:14 PMEven if it's their best effort of the season, it's the Avs. They've been unstoppable and haven't lost in regulation at home (13-0-2).
I'm curious what it's going to take for the Jets' brass to just throw in the towel on this miserable season.
projected lines/pairings vs. COL
Connor – Scheifele – Vilardi
Niederreiter – Namestnikov – Perfetti
Barron – Lowry – Iafallo
Koepke – Toews – Nyquist
Morrissey – DeMelo
Samberg – Pionk
Stanley – Schenn
Hellebuyck
At this point, my most desired outcome is a high draft pick.
Well, right now we we could be picking 5th. overall if not better.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on December 19, 2025, 04:30:51 PMHuge team effort needed vs the Avs tonight.
Footwork for Schenn, Stanley is really going to be tested
If struggles continue then let's hope to see players, such as,
Lambert, Ford, Salomonsson get time up.
Unfortunately. None of our young prospects are lighting it up for the Moose.
Lambert: 13 games. 5 points.
Yager: 26 games. 13 points.
Ford: 11 games. 5 points.
Cib: 11 games. 2 points.
Barlow: 24 games. 5 points.
Walker Duehr: Leads Moose. 9 goals, 17 points.
Quote from: Pigskin on December 19, 2025, 08:39:27 PMUnfortunately. None of our young prospects are lighting it up for the Moose.
Lambert: 13 games. 5 points.
Yager: 26 games. 13 points.
Ford: 11 games. 5 points.
Cib: 11 games. 2 points.
Barlow: 24 games. 5 points.
Walker Duehr: Leads Moose. 9 goals, 17 points.
But the Moose are doing pretty well. The players are just playing within the system and getting contributions from up and down the line up.
We could use that. And a little bit of speed.
Quote from: Jesse on December 19, 2025, 10:54:34 PMBut the Moose are doing pretty well. The players are just playing within the system and getting contributions from up and down the line up.
We could use that. And a little bit of speed.
We need some speed, but we also need goal scoring and the Moose don't have that either.
Quote from: Pigskin on December 19, 2025, 11:13:44 PMWe need some speed, but we also need goal scoring and the Moose don't have that either.
I don't think anyone's expecting a moose call up to suddenly drive team scoring, it's a matter of putting other players in a better position to succeed than Schenn, Toews, and Nyquist are putting them in (among others).
Or at the very least, to have the potential of upside to go along with the non-scoring.
Well, the Jets played a very solid game. Avas with a couple of lucky bounces. Nyquist replacing Fetts on the Jets last PP. Like it. MB36 with a beauty.
Gee we scored 2 goals —- hurrah and only let in 3, which was flattering, cuz HellB had to be great to keep it close
However, another loss in the standings
Glad Fleury is back
Fetts, according to Sawyer, not verbatim, was mostly riding the bench in the
last period
Quote from: Jesse on December 19, 2025, 07:47:41 PMAt this point, my most desired outcome is a high draft pick.
Agreed. This season's all but a write-off at this point.
Sure a point, especially due to a terrific comeback, but alas,
it isn't a victory.
Glad it's a big break time for our lads
I think it's time.
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Manitoba Moose Mason Shaw will play for Canada in the Spengler Cup.
Mason Shaw scores the winner for Canada in a 3-2 win over the US.
Just looked and indeed Shaw scored and Mooseland must be happy
Now this loss really bugs me.Stanley and DeMelo with real bad penalties late 3rd.
Arniel putting out Barron for the late, game losing faceoff
Scheif in OT just waves Boldy past him, outside our blue line, then arcs away and Boldy just continues down middle and scores
No urgency to forecheck in 3rd and another loss added to record
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on December 28, 2025, 02:25:20 AMNow this loss really bugs me.Stanley and DeMelo with real bad penalties late 3rd.
Arniel putting out Barron for the late, game losing faceoff
Scheif in OT just waves Boldy past him, outside our blue line, then arcs away and Boldy just continues down middle and scores
No urgency to forecheck in 3rd and another loss added to record
Sounds about right. McKenna will look good in Jets colors.
D Morrissey is a GTD for tonight's game vs. the Oilers.
projected lines/pairings vs. EDM
Connor-Scheifele-Vilardi
Perfetti-Namestnikov-Iafallo
Barron-Lowry-Pearson
Niederreiter-Toews-Nyquist
??-DeMelo
Samberg-Pionk
Stanley-Schenn
Fleury
Hellebuyck
The line blender isn't working, but Arniel keeps using it.
Time is now to get into the winner's column
Notifications showed that the team was Injury free, so we'll
be holding our breath on JMo's health
Thought it was a really decent "losing" effort
Sadly Zero points were earned
Apparently, McD and Drys only had a combined 2 shots
A moral victory... we know what Milt Stegall says about that.
Scheifele snubbed yet again.
How does Tom Wilson make Team Canada? Laughable.
Personally happy for Wilson, of course sad for Scheif but
not surprised.
My surprise is Binnington in goal. His tandem teammate is from
Winnipeg, Hofer. Who has played a bit more and has much better stats. Also, why not Wedgewood who again has much better #'s.
Geez, why can't this team get a few lucky bounces
Another pretty decent hustling effort but, but, but, but 😢
So, we're not going to make the playoffs, what do we do with players on expiring contracts?
Nyquist
Toews
Pearson
Koepke
Schenn
Miller
Logan
Comrie
Is there any value in trading any of them? Would nay want to be traded?
Toews is the leading faceoff guy in the NHL, a great playoff need.
Schenn, Miller might have some depth value.
Stanley is probably at his highest value ever. Someone is going to offer more than us in free agency. Can we get something for him now?
Comrie really hurt his value during the Hellebuyck injury.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 01, 2026, 07:45:20 AMSo, we're not going to make the playoffs, what do we do with players on expiring contracts?
Nyquist
Toews
Pearson
Koepke
Schenn
Miller
Logan
Comrie
Is there any value in trading any of them? Would nay want to be traded?
Toews is the leading faceoff guy in the NHL, a great playoff need.
Schenn, Miller might have some depth value.
Stanley is probably at his highest value ever. Someone is going to offer more than us in free agency. Can we get something for him now?
Comrie really hurt his value during the Hellebuyck injury.
I would throw Fetts into this pile but, right now he's not worth much. Terrible time for him to crap out with FA coming for him this summer.
Stanley has been playing much better, I can see the Jets trying to sign him.
Bad time for Comrie to have a terrible game.
Gotta flush that one for the fans at least
It looks like we will get a top 3 pick. On the bad side, we don't have a 2nd. or 4th. round pick.
NN62 healthy scratch last night. Is he on the move??
Quote from: theaardvark on January 01, 2026, 07:45:20 AMSo, we're not going to make the playoffs, what do we do with players on expiring contracts?
Nyquist
Toews
Pearson
Koepke
Schenn
Miller
Logan
Comrie
Is there any value in trading any of them? Would nay want to be traded?
Toews is the leading faceoff guy in the NHL, a great playoff need.
Schenn, Miller might have some depth value.
Stanley is probably at his highest value ever. Someone is going to offer more than us in free agency. Can we get something for him now?
Comrie really hurt his value during the Hellebuyck injury.
He's good at face offs but is essentially a pylon out there. Not sure what that will get you at the deadline... maybe a bag of pucks?
Tuned in at 4-1 (PVR was taping TSN's version of the Jets game featuring Pittsburg)
Thought, OMG, Matthews is playing and we're ahead?
And then it was 4-3.
And the announcers said "Looks like the next goal wins". And Toronto tied it up...
Sigh...
This team doesn't need to win anymore. Just embrace the tank and get that high draft pick.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 03, 2026, 01:01:21 PMThis team doesn't need to win anymore. Just embrace the tank and get that high draft pick.
We should have a top 3 pick in the first round. To bad we don't have a 2nd or 4th round pick.
Quote from: Pigskin on January 03, 2026, 06:32:39 PMWe should have a top 3 pick in the first round. To bad we don't have a 2nd or 4th round pick.
Just an absolutely terrible trade. That lost 2nd rounder is going to be huge and Schenn has been nothing but a detriment to the team.
Quote from: Jesse on January 03, 2026, 06:47:46 PMJust an absolutely terrible trade. That lost 2nd rounder is going to be huge and Schenn has been nothing but a detriment to the team.
When you are the Presidents trophy team, giving up a late second rounder is nothing big.
No one expected it to end up as a late first rounder instead.
But yeah, terrible outcome.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 03, 2026, 07:10:02 PMWhen you are the Presidents trophy team, giving up a late second rounder is nothing big.
No one expected it to end up as a late first rounder instead.
But yeah, terrible outcome.
It was still a terrible trade. There was never any reason to get Schenn. It was simply making a move for the sake of making a move when they couldn't get anyone who actually moved the needle.
It just actively made our team worse and ended up sacrificing the future as well.
Quote from: Jesse on January 03, 2026, 07:23:42 PMIt was still a terrible trade. There was never any reason to get Schenn. It was simply making a move for the sake of making a move when they couldn't get anyone who actually moved the needle.
It just actively made our team worse and ended up sacrificing the future as well.
Couldn't have said it better myself. One of Chevys biggest blunders
Too many moves, really questionable quite often, cannot hide the lack of talent available in the system
Another terrible result tonight. Team looked disinterested for the first and barely 1/2 of the last 2 periods.
Juggling of lines in the 3rd at least started to gel a bit
Looking back over the last 4 years, and really no players picked 33-38, are lighting it up in the NHL. But, yes Chevy has made a few questionable moves, or none moves. Maybe it's time to move on from Chevy.
Moving on from Chevy is one of those things it will take more than one funky season. Especially coming off a President's trophy, never mind the link to ownership.
Chevy is probably the most secure last place GM ever.
I totally disagree. The presidents trophy means nothing if you get knocked out early in the playoffs. Chevy didn't do enough late last year or at the trade deadline to make this team better. We didn't have a 2nd line C last season, and he did fill that position this year. JT is great in the FO but it was apparent after 20 games, that he was no longer a top 6 forward. The FAs he signed in the off season have done nothing. This group isn't working anymore. There old and slow, time for a shake up.
Big Stan gets a game for punching Brady. I think there's a lot of people that would be willing to pay that fine.
We will have to run that clip every time OTT comes to town... get under Bradys skin.
He went DOWN. If anything, Big Stan's trade value just jumped, as the English would say "He's now a proper villain".
Dmen take a lot longer to ferment into players, and Stan has has years of stinky fermentation for sure. But I'm liking what he's is becoming. Will he ever be a top 2 pairing Dman, I don't think so. But he's looking about as solid a third pair guy as you could want. That one shot punch to drop a tough customer really was impressive.
If they don't trade him, he's going to get at least $3mil/yr multi year deal if he keeps his play up.
Quote from: Pigskin on January 05, 2026, 03:47:50 PMBig Stan gets a game for punching Brady. I think there's a lot of people that would be willing to pay that fine.
Heck, I'll send Stanimal some cash for decking that cowardly troglodyte.
Losing streaks.
Jets 9 games
Vegas 5 games.
Ducks 5 games
Stars 5 games
Vegas here Tuesday, both teams need to get a W.
The Jets absolutely do not need a W.
Because tank.
Jets GM Cheveldayoff searches for answers amid losing streak (https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/jets-gm-cheveldayoff-defends-inaction-amid-losing-streak/)
The king of non-answers. What a useless presser.
3-13-4 in their last 20. At what point do they ship out useless vets and just embrace the tank here?
How do we start a go fund me?
Big Stan Decks a Bully.
He'd probably just ask for it to be donated to a puppy rescue...
Kieron Walton 6'6" 230, 32 games, 24G/28A 52 points.
The highs and lows of the nhl. We rode the high last year finishing in first place and helley getting his awards , and I expected some fall off but last place?!? We only lost Eihlers from last years team and replaced him with nothing and then helley got hurt and boom hello last place
Not sure if we can climb out of this hole...or do we even want to, high draft pick sounds good
Quote from: dd on January 06, 2026, 07:38:38 PMThe highs and lows of the nhl. We rode the high last year finishing in first place and helley getting his awards , and I expected some fall off but last place?!? We only lost Eihlers from last years team and replaced him with nothing and then helley got hurt and boom hello last place
Not sure if we can climb out of this hole...or do we even want to, high draft pick sounds good
Lost Ehlers and gained Toews... a C face off man that has really stepped in well.
How the wheels have come off this team, I'll never figure.
Is this the sophomore jinx on Arneil?
The Jets went from 4th in GF last season to 22nd this season. Outside of the top line, this team can't score goals. The depth offense is basically non-existent right now.
That's (a big part of) how the wheels came off.
I know I'm later to the tank party than most but the Leafs loss was my last straw. Thought maybe the Christmas break would do them good but they failed even more miserably after that, and then I gave them 2026 proper to turn it around and in that very first game we go up 4-1 and - in the most epic collapse I can even remember watching this team - LOSE! And in regulation, to boot! Message received.
Now hopefully we don't win another game all season and get a first overall so we can rejig and come back next year while we still have the Core Four of 55/37/81/44 locked in.
Hate the idea of tanking, however, certainly know that we, as fans, would go crazy if we get a wonderful draft position as a result of a horrible display of competing
Spitting this out —- the Ducks put N. Nesterenko on waivers
Chevy could pick this young 4th liner and put an old guy on waivers
Just not good enough. Multiple good chances in OT with zero results.
Chevy hasn't gotten the team a decent, drive the play centre, since perhaps Brian Little and he was with Atlanta to begin with.
I'm referring to a lack of 2nd line and not dismissing Scheif
Certainly hope Fleury recovers without any long term difficulties
Quote from: blue_or_die on January 06, 2026, 09:25:29 PMI know I'm later to the tank party than most but the Leafs loss was my last straw. Thought maybe the Christmas break would do them good but they failed even more miserably after that, and then I gave them 2026 proper to turn it around and in that very first game we go up 4-1 and - in the most epic collapse I can even remember watching this team - LOSE! And in regulation, to boot! Message received.
Now hopefully we don't win another game all season and get a first overall so we can rejig and come back next year while we still have the Core Four of 55/37/81/44 locked in.
GV13 is a big part of this team and is locked in for another 5 years.
Ten straight losses. Good. Keep tanking, boys.
I sure hope Fleury is alright. That incident was scary in of itself, but worse considering he just returned from a concussion.
Quote from: Pigskin on January 07, 2026, 03:50:30 AMGV13 is a big part of this team and is locked in for another 5 years.
Lowry and Pionk, too. I also imagine Samberg's part of the long-term plan of this team.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 06, 2026, 03:36:02 PMAt what point do they ship out useless vets and just embrace the tank here?
They're doing a terrific job of tanking as is. Shipping out the useless vets would improve the chances of actually winning a game.
Vladislav Namestnikov 1 point in his last 29 games.
Quote from: The Fresh Prince Of Belair, MB on January 07, 2026, 02:27:35 PMThey're doing a terrific job of tanking as is. Shipping out the useless vets would improve the chances of actually winning a game.
Vladislav Namestnikov 1 point in his last 29 games.
I'm more concerned about giving prospects a look while also moving away useless veteran weight for picks. There's no point holding onto guys like Namestnikov, Schenn, Miller, etc.
Calling up some young guns won't improve this team's chances of winning, IMO.
Quote from: Pigskin on January 07, 2026, 03:50:30 AMGV13 is a big part of this team and is locked in for another 5 years.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 07, 2026, 01:22:41 PMLowry and Pionk, too. I also imagine Samberg's part of the long-term plan of this team.
Yeah but Core Five, Core Six, Core Seven or Core Eight don't have the same ring to it.
It sounds like Fleury's been discharged and is home recovering.
The Jets have recalled F Zhilkin from the Moose.
Players I could move on from. NN62, VN7, CP91, Nyquist, Pearson. Miller, Schenn, Demelo.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 07, 2026, 07:33:42 PMIt sounds like Fleury's been discharged and is home recovering.
The Jets have recalled F Zhilkin from the Moose.
Zhilky is 6'2" 200, In 30 games he has 14 points and is -4.
Was hoping Koepke would be able to play steady and contribute in bottom six. However he's been in Press Box an awful lot.
Guess I'm saying —- can't be far from waivers
Getting back our top D scorer will help...
How do we find anything positive to say. CP91 got the monkey off his back...
Quote from: Pigskin on January 07, 2026, 07:42:52 PMPlayers I could move on from. NN62, VN7, CP91, Nyquist, Pearson. Miller, Schenn, Demelo.
Agree, too many just riding the bus, time to move on from guys that don't contribute offensivey
Hard to watch and be positive for what just isn't happening
According to Sawyer our lads generated 2 shots in the final 27 minutes, or approximately
So half way in and Chevy never made a move to tweak anything. Smoke and mirrors isn't working Mr. GM
lmao.
Even up 3-1, you knew exactly what was going to happen.
Franchise record 11-game losing streak. Keep it up, boys!
Great start, very good 1st. period.
Well, now I'm looking forward to that spurt of wins late in the season to get us just out of the playoffs, but not a top 10 pick.
That seems where we are headed.
Bandwagon is empty.
Don't think this team would beat many AHL teams
VN7/JT with the first goals in a long time.
MS55 another multi goal game.
Comrie outstanding.
JT 72.7 in FO
1/2 on the PP.
3/3 on the PK
12 player with points tonight.
Nice to see Zhilkin get more playing time - he had two blocked shots and a hit.
Interesting to see two former Jets prospects with the Kings - Jeff Mallott and Mikey Anderson. Anderson seems to have put up some pretty good stats in his seven seasons with LA.
Next game is New Jersey, who have lost 3 straight, and are 3-6-1 in the last 10, so hopefully we can win two in a row ! Onward and upward, as they say !
The puck was bouncing for the boys. Certainly on Scheif's fluke goal and on a few defensive situations.
Of course the goal by the King's went against Comrie's luck.
Really happy for .Com who was deserving of a Star selection but was left out
Team was getting very lethargic by the 3rd and as the night before could not generate much offense
Did JMo come back after he got hurt blocking the shot in the 3rd.
Wow, extended the longest winning streak of the year!!!
Get me some room on the bandwagon!!! Playoffs baby!
Can't see trading Stanley now, he's an "own rental" as it were.
Saw social feeds mentioning Schenn on the move, please Chevy, we need a bag of pucks.
Third rounder Zhilkin, with Dad in the building fresh off the plane from Moscow, certainly looked good. Give him some minutes on the top line with 81 and 55 instead of 9.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 10, 2026, 04:49:58 PMWow, extended the longest winning streak of the year!!!
Get me some room on the bandwagon!!! Playoffs baby!
Can't see trading Stanley now, he's an "own rental" as it were.
Saw social feeds mentioning Schenn on the move, please Chevy, we need a bag of pucks.
Third rounder Zhilkin, with Dad in the building fresh off the plane from Moscow, certainly looked good. Give him some minutes on the top line with 81 and 55 instead of 9.
Jets have never talked about trading Stanley. He was a player that Chevy was trying to develop. But, he might be a little harder to sign in the off season for discount money.
Schenn rumors to Toronto for Easton Cowan.
Zhilky has played well, but so has Koepke. The boys have some chemistry.
Sorry no room on the bandwagon for you. Once you leave your gone. lol.
Quote from: Pigskin on January 10, 2026, 06:11:09 PMJets have never talked about trading Stanley. He was a player that Chevy was trying to develop. But, he might be a little harder to sign in the off season for discount money.
Schenn rumors to Toronto for Easton Cowan.
Zhilky has played well, but so has Koepke. The boys have some chemistry.
Sorry no room on the bandwagon for you. Once you leave your gone. lol.
Stanley is on every "top trade bait" list. He could get a $25mil contract this summer. Even shedding Schenn's salary, not sure we have that space.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 11, 2026, 01:42:21 AMStanley is on every "top trade bait" list. He could get a $25mil contract this summer. Even shedding Schenn's salary, not sure we have that space.
Stanley is a 3rd pairing D who plays sheltered minutes and has the second most minor penalties in the entire league, constantly putting us in poor position.
A couple talking heads who don't watch our games look at the goals and make those lists but it's not really centred in reality.
New Jersey is another team that's struggling. Play 60 minutes and pickup back to back wins.
Quote from: Jesse on January 11, 2026, 12:42:01 PMStanley is a 3rd pairing D who plays sheltered minutes and has the second most minor penalties in the entire league, constantly putting us in poor position.
A couple talking heads who don't watch our games look at the goals and make those lists but it's not really centred in reality.
Sure, but he has certainly upped his game this year. He's got a lot of penalty minutes because he's gotten nasty, and using his 6'7 frame to become the team's enforcer. And he's up to 15min/game.
And he's been healthy.
Who saw Tanev getting 6 years $4.5milAAV? Zadarov 6 years $5milAAV?
Big Stan can get 5 years at $5mil with the right team.
Just 1/2 way thru and Scheif is -3, while Connor is -2.
Great offensively but these 2 are so meek defensively
HOORAY a nice victory with Fetts and Toews playing well
Very slow start for the Jets. But, a dominate third period.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on January 12, 2026, 03:09:33 AMHOORAY a nice victory with Fetts and Toews playing well
To bad they didn't play like this 20 games ago. There play might have something to do with GV13.
Finally the depth scoring shows up. Granted the Devils are pretty lousy and the Jets were quite sloppy, too.
Winning is not how ya tank, though.
And it starts...
Giving hope that we can reach the payoffs, get some butts back in the seats, don't trade away pending FA's, keeping them as "own rentals" like Ehlers last year and getting nothing for them, and then ending up out of the playoffs and out of the top 5 picks in the draft.
Ahhh... to be a Jets fans in January.
Might be a time to ignore the actual games going on, and start rewatching the games on these dates last year.
Consecutive wins for the first time in nearly two months, while still being 9 points out of a wildcard spot and second last in the entire league is giving hope...?
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D Miller placed on IR, Jets recall D Phillips from the Moose.
Big test for the Jets tonight. The NYI have been a pretty good team this year.
Checked and see that I. Phillips got into only 56 games
with Chicago spread over 4 seasons.
Nice size and good stats with Moose
Three in a row. MS55 a plus 2 tonight. lol. Great start, crappy 2:30 in the second period. But, the boy settled down and got there game back on track. Nice win.
Hilarious that they blew a 3-0 lead. The last time they strung together three wins was back at the beginning of the season.
That's not how ya tank! ;)
Congrats to Scheifele on getting his 500th assist last night.
Ray of hope... ready to be snatched out from under you...
Bowness back in the league is kind of a dis on the team. I get it, sitting on the couch or being a talking head isn't the same as running a team, but still, second coach to quit on this team in recent years and then miraculously decide they want to coach again.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 14, 2026, 04:55:40 PMBowness back in the league is kind of a dis on the team.
No, it isn't.
And don't try and conflate this development with what Maurice did. He didn't retire, anyway.
D Pionk out, listed week-to-week (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/jets-defenceman-fleury-pionk-miller-out-week-to-week/)
The blue line's sure beat up lately. Should hopefully be a good opportunity for some prospects, though.
Yes, Miller, Fleury and now Pionk
Feel It was great that Salomonsson, who got recalled, got some action earlier in season. Phillips, if he gets in, has 56 games under his blades. Just saying that our defence shouldn't be so much worse.
Crazy schedule. Jets @ Wild (15th), Leaf's @ Jets (17th), Jets @ Blackhawks (19th), Blues @ Jets (20th).
It's fun watching the wins but it feels bittersweet, I guess? We were out of the play-offs before the losing streak and even if we won 11 straight to balance it out, we'd still be out of a playoff spot.
I hope we're massive sellers at the deadline.
This team seems to have finally found its depth offense, which is good. Defensively, though, they're still pretty bad.
And then you look at the standings: they're still second last in the entire league. Worse off than that disastrous 2021-22 campaign.
They gotta be sellers at the deadline. Embrace the tank, look ahead to next season, and land that high draft pick.
Looks like F Barron will return to the lineup tonight, and D Salomonsson will suit up alongside D Samberg (https://illegalcurve.com/game-46-winnipeg-jets-vs-minnesota-wild-pre-game-report/).
projected lines/pairings vs. MIN
Connor – Scheifele – Iafallo
Perfetti – Toews – Vilardi
Niederreiter – Lowry – Namestnikov
Koepke – Barron – Pearson
Morrissey – DeMelo
Samberg – Salomonsson
Stanley – Schenn
Hellebuyck
First 10 minutes and our boys, other than HellB, were easily a step or two behind the Wild. Wowee how things changed
Chances and finish had our lads with 6 after the 2nd.
Then we tended to play a very smart defensive 3rd.
Note: first game, I believe, where only JMo played over 20 minutes and that everyone played more than 10 minutes.
This team can't even lose right
Quote from: bluengold204 on January 16, 2026, 12:26:03 PMThis team can't even lose right
They're still second last in the NHL.
And who doesn't love a good beatdown of the Mild -
in their own barn?
Also, congrats to Toews on getting his 900th point last night on the game's opening goal.
JT has been very good of late. He is elite in the FOC and now he's finding his scoring touch. MS55 with 4 points. Helle outstanding to keep us in this one early.
Just a terrible loss.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on January 18, 2026, 02:04:34 AMJust a terrible loss.
Losing is still the best overall outcome for this year.
Yeah you're probably right
Quote from: Jesse on January 18, 2026, 01:13:07 PMLosing is still the best overall outcome for this year.
But they didn't get a clean loss... they had to pick a point and then lose.
Boston didn't get rt shot dman Anderson from the Flames
Chevy, why not send Pionk to Boston for M. Geekie.
Later we can send Lambert to Tampa for C. Geekie, who are
both playing in the AHL this year
Quote from: theaardvark on January 18, 2026, 08:24:51 PMBut they didn't get a clean loss... they had to pick a point and then lose.
And in this case, a loser point is better than two victory points. The Jets are still second last in the league.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on January 18, 2026, 11:12:08 PMPionk to Boston for M. Geekie.
Pionk is on IR.
Understand that Pionk is on IR., for a short bit
This is a suggestion where Chevy might look
Moves likely won't be the big shaker but it's a start
Have no problem with considering Fetts to be used
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on January 19, 2026, 04:41:06 PMUnderstand that Pionk is on IR., for a short bit
This is a suggestion where Chevy might look
Moves likely won't be the big shaker but it's a start
Have no problem with considering Fetts to be used
I would be okay moving Fetts, for a RW that can score, or a top 6 C.
JT heading back to the windy city tonight. Might be a emotional night for captain serious.
Aaaaand a clean loss.
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Still second last in the NHL.
Quote from: Pigskin on January 19, 2026, 10:53:27 PMI would be okay moving Fetts, for a RW that can score, or a top 6 C.
JT heading back to the windy city tonight. Might be a emotional night for captain serious.
Fetts is going to be a star, and a fan favourite. He's no trade, IMHO.
If Toews wants to stay, and wants to re-sign as the #2C for #2C money, I want to keep him. But if he wants to go to a contender for this year, you can get a very good return for him. Maybe even sign him again next year. If you can't get a first for the best face off guy in the league, well...
Schenn, yes, please, get a 4th and some Gatorade and Mustard Packets.
Stanley, I think his trade value is far higher than it has ever been, and I still think we should re-sign him at $5mil for 5... he really didn't look horrible playing with Morrisey and I am sure Chevy talked to Morrisey after the game about it.
Pearson, Nyquist, Koepke, Miller, Comrie... not going to get anything for them, but if someone wants any of them, "future considerations" would be fine, 6th or 7th... and get some Moose up here.
Chipman will never allow Toews to be traded, but he's exactly the kind of piece we should be moving out the door.
Quote from: Jesse on January 20, 2026, 05:18:42 PMChipman will never allow Toews to be traded, but he's exactly the kind of piece we should be moving out the door.
Toews will not be traded unless Toews wants to be traded. And he might want to to help the club get another first rounder. And then come back next year, a true rental.
I'd love to extend him and watch him continue to build chemistry with Fetts. I think the early struggles Fetts had might have been in part to the early struggles Toews had, and thier success now could be because Toews is finally rounding into shape.
13, 19, 91 could be a dominant line next year.
Quote from: Jesse on January 20, 2026, 05:18:42 PMChipman will never allow Toews to be traded, but he's exactly the kind of piece we should be moving out the door.
I don't know what the return would be. It makes me wonder if such a trade is even worthwhile unless it's a package deal.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 20, 2026, 05:44:33 PM13, 19, 91 could be a dominant line next year.
It hasn't worked out this season, so why would this team even entertain such a risky proposal next season?
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 20, 2026, 06:14:15 PMI don't know what the return would be. It makes me wonder if such a trade is even worthwhile unless it's a package deal.
It hasn't worked out this season, so why would this team even entertain such a risky proposal next season?
19 and 91 have most of there points off of the PP. And, I believe GV13 has been the x-factor on this line like he was with 55 and 81. 91 a star??? He has no consistency to his game. He's also not a great skater. I believe the Jets will move him over the summer when he starts asking for a big bump in salary.
Quite agree with the ? for Fetts. Do not see him ever being anything more than a PP man with our team. Hope I'm wrong
He has improved on his forechecking and keeping balance on being
contacted. However he is just an average, at best, skater.
A much needed victory and thankfully we got 2 PP goals and the
empty netter.
Incidentally, our 2nd line of Fetts, JT and Gabby didn't register a shot on net.
Nice win last night. But the tank is sad now.
On another note, it's pretty crazy how long this team has struggled to establish a solid second line.
Forgot to post this yesterday but the Jets unveiled their preliminary alumni roster (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-provide-info-on-heritage-classic-2026-alumni-game-preliminary-roster-ticket-info/) for the Heritage Classic Alumni Game in October. It includes the following players:
Dustin Byfuglien
Blake Wheeler
Bryan Little
Andrew Ladd
Mathieu Perreault
Paul Stastny
Chris Thorburn
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 21, 2026, 02:09:33 PMNice win last night. But the tank is sad now.
On another note, it's pretty crazy how long this team has struggled to establish a solid second line.
Yes, and they even broke up one of the best lines in the NHL. GV13 has made the 2nd. line better, but they still aren't putting up enough points 5-5.
Quote from: Pigskin on January 21, 2026, 10:52:40 PMYes, and they even broke up one of the best lines in the NHL. GV13 has made the 2nd. line better, but they still aren't putting up enough points 5-5.
Fortunately, the top line hasn't really missed a beat and Vilardi has helped the second line since the shuffle. However, the production is still a far cry from where it needs (and needed) to be. This team still needs a 2C to help drive the offense, especially when the bottom six can't score.
I'm still hoping on a young gun like Lambert can be that player down the road. In the meantime, though, a proven stopgap would be nice.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 22, 2026, 01:16:54 PMFortunately, the top line hasn't really missed a beat and Vilardi has helped the second line since the shuffle. However, the production is still a far cry from where it needs (and needed) to be. This team still needs a 2C to help drive the offense, especially when the bottom six can't score.
I'm still hoping on a young gun like Lambert can be that player down the road. In the meantime, though, a proven stopgap would be nice.
I think with Chevy not making any moves to improve this team, he's doing a quite tank.
Quote from: Pigskin on January 22, 2026, 06:26:19 PMI think with Chevy not making any moves to improve this team, he's doing a quite tank.
I'd have to imagine the organization has no choice but to embrace the tank when you look at the standings; this team would have to go on an insane run to even get back in the hunt. And even then, to what end? In all likelihood, a WC berth means another first round exit.
Additionally, a top 3 draft pick would be a massive boost considering the last time that happened was a decade ago.
In terms of looking ahead to 2026-27, the GM's top priority has to be a 2C - whatever it takes. The second line has been pretty useless since Dubois' departure.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 22, 2026, 01:16:54 PMFortunately, the top line hasn't really missed a beat and Vilardi has helped the second line since the shuffle. However, the production is still a far cry from where it needs (and needed) to be. This team still needs a 2C to help drive the offense, especially when the bottom six can't score.
I'm still hoping on a young gun like Lambert can be that player down the road. In the meantime, though, a proven stopgap would be nice.
You think we need a 2C?
Pretty sure Toews would, at the moment, be one of the best 2C in the league... but that's just me.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 22, 2026, 08:14:28 PMYou think we need a 2C?
Pretty sure Toews would, at the moment, be one of the best 2C in the league... but that's just me.
Yes, the Jets need a capable 2C looking to the near future and beyond.
By what metrics is Toews "of the best 2Cs in the league" right now? He's excellent in the FO circle but that's about it. He doesn't drive the play like he used to, his offense has declined, his defensive game has slipped, and he's slowed down - all things to be expected of a soon-to-be 38 year-old whose best days are behind him and who spent roughly two years away from the game. I don't fault him, just to be clear; this is a failure of management. The Jets are the oldest team in the NHL and it shows more often than not.
Within the Central alone, I can think of a handful players I'd rather have centering the second line: Steel, Necas, Nelson, O'Reilly, Schenn.
But that's just me.
Well, I guess Matthew the Turtle Tkachuk is in the city.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 22, 2026, 08:43:49 PMYes, the Jets need a capable 2C looking to the near future and beyond.
By what metrics is Toews "of the best 2Cs in the league" right now? He's excellent in the FO circle but that's about it. He doesn't drive the play like he used to, his offense has declined, his defensive game has slipped, and he's slowed down - all things to be expected of a soon-to-be 38 year-old whose best days are behind him and who spent roughly two years away from the game. I don't fault him, just to be clear; this is a failure of management. The Jets are the oldest team in the NHL and it shows more often than not.
Within the Central alone, I can think of a handful players I'd rather have centering the second line: Steel, Necas, Nelson, O'Reilly, Schenn.
But that's just me.
I'm saying today. His season numbers are not great, but his last 5 games are much improved. And his F/O is incredible.
I tend to be a homer but a realist. So though I'm very happy to see Toews in our uni, just can't come close to thinking he is
considered one of the top 2C, even considering his last 5 gms
But hey, that's just me
Good SOL. But now the Jets are 4th last in the league, so the tank is still sad.
Quote from: theaardvark on January 22, 2026, 11:32:22 PMI'm saying today. His season numbers are not great, but his last 5 games are much improved. And his F/O is incredible.
That's just cherry-picking (https://www.logicallyfallacious.com/logicalfallacies/Cherry-Picking), though. It doesn't bolster the claim he's one of the best 2Cs in the league. I completely agree his being 2nd in the league is FO% is incredible.
Vilardi being moved to the second line has provided a decent-ish boost, but the numbers still don't jump off the page. And that move just reinforces how questionably put together that line was in the first place, IMO.
Garnering the one point last night, though at least a point, our boys most definitely needed that extra number
Super happy that the 3rd period provided a flurry of action, cuz the first 2 were such
yawners. Both goalies played well and the OT was exciting.
Felt so hopeful till the shootout was the undoing for us
No player, in his right mind, will play to Tank. They just won't slack off in hope that
the Draft will provide young talent to take jobs away from
Behind closed doors, the reality of not climbing in the standings no doubt has them pondering different scenarios
Detroit were simply the better team overall.
Our lads certainly had chances but couldn't finish
Sooooooo very tired of seeing Namestnikov dressed. Put him in the stands for a bit and get Nyquist dressed.
Get Barron on a mid 6 line, please
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on January 25, 2026, 04:52:15 AMDetroit were simply the better team overall.
Our lads certainly had chances but couldn't finish
Sooooooo very tired of seeing Namestnikov dressed. Put him in the stands for a bit and get Nyquist dressed.
Get Barron on a mid 6 line, please
I really like the line of 45/36/70, nice energy line. Put 13 back with 55/81. 62 and 7 could both seat in the stands.
A win but still 4th last in the league. Eh.
Nice to see Niederreiter get a goal last night.
Did the "oh, oh" in the last couple minutes but Hooray
Some sloppy play early in game but some great passing, full out hustle and HellB playing really well gave us a nice result
SO, back to relying on Primary scoring from 55/81/13.
I'm OK with that as long as they produce.
Not sure about the blender down the roster though. Lets get these guys some time together to get chemistry. 91/19 need a winger, not 62 or 17, maybe 9. Or maybe a Moose? Anyone scoring down there?
64 gave me quite a scare there, but 37 sure kept his butt out of the fire. Two giveaways to Hughes in close in 10 seconds. GET THE PUCK OUT. Quit being cute, fire it away, especially with Hughes fluttering around.
Another Javelin win (for those with no military knowledge, the Javelin is an anti tank missile)
VN7 with two open nets and can't score. Both goalies played well. Glad to see 81/55/13 back together. 4th line playing very well. And, yes Big Stan loves to give the puck away. NP4 skating which is a good thing. But, Solly seems to have found chemistry playing with 54. Solid road win.
Quote from: Pigskin on January 28, 2026, 03:53:47 PMVN7 with two open nets and can't score. Both goalies played well. Glad to see 81/55/13 back together. 4th line playing very well. And, yes Big Stan loves to give the puck away. NP4 skating which is a good thing. But, Solly seems to have found chemistry playing with 54. Solid road win.
The D is coming together. 54/57 is an unlikely number pairing for D pair, but I'll take it, 57 has not looked out of place at all, and I hope he sticks now.
Surprised to see 64 out on the PP, but hey, with a bomb rocket, why not, and he's getting a lot better at the slap pass and seeing the ice.
I really hope that we find a dancing partner on 5 and/or 6, we don't need them on the ice or for depth anymore. When 4 returns, and if 24 returns, we are going to have a full crew of players on the ice and in the box that can play.
44/4
54/57
64/2
24
3
is fine by me
It's only a matter of time until Salomonsson becomes a mainstay on the Jets blue line. He's got top pairing potential, IMO.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on January 28, 2026, 05:10:29 PMIt's only a matter of time until Salomonsson becomes a mainstay on the Jets blue line. He's got top pairing potential, IMO.
I think that time has come. Especially if we can get rid of Schenn and Stanley soon.
After the first, in which the lads had chances and defended decently, the offensive effort was not good
The Bolts are in contender form again, so I'm not surprised the Jets couldn't manage much last night.
The tank is happy today. ;D
How do the bolts sell out every game? Is there truly that level of following down there, is there a deep snowbird community, or do they paper a lot of the games?
Are their ticket prices more affordable, STH getting a better deal?
Quote from: theaardvark on January 30, 2026, 04:09:20 PMHow do the bolts sell out every game?
I'm not sure how their STH base breaks down but they're a perennial playoff team who's won three conference championships and two Stanley Cups in the last decade. I'm sure that level of consistency helps fill seats.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on January 30, 2026, 03:16:41 AMAfter the first, in which the lads had chances and defended decently, the offensive effort was not good
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I agree, but I also think Helle let in a couple of soft goals.
Really a nice team victory
Very good game by.Com and the defence I felt was quite strong
Yes, Comrie was very good. PP was terrible. FOC we dominated. Far to many turn overs. Stanley with another stupid penalty. But, a good road win.