Winnipeg Jets Discussion - 2024/2025 Season

[Jesse]

I'd check into John Tavares and see where he's at in terms of contract expectations.

Can you imagine his experience, leadership, goal scoring and faceoff abilities in our lineup?!? I can!!

Not sure he'll leave his hometown Leafs, but you never know if you never ask

He would not come to Winnipeg and we wouldn't meet the salary demands.

0% chance.

[dd]

He would not come to Winnipeg and we wouldn't meet the salary demands.

0% chance.

You're probably right. Taveres has made his money in the league, over $100 million i've heard said, at this stage in his career, I am thinking he goes out a Leaf, IF the Leafs want to re-sign him, which they'd be fools not to, he's the best 2nd line centre out there on the market, and the actual salary 'demand' will take a backseat to playing at home in front of friends and family where he can spend more quality time with them during the season vs off in LA or Winnipeg, etc

[Pigskin]

AL17 had successful hip surgery today, and will miss 5-6 months.

[Jockitch]

Another example, Lowry's hip, of how the NHL warriors can somehow play with and thru terrible discomfort.
Hopefully he and JMo heal well

[blue_gold_84]

Winnipeg Jets exclusive signing rights to former prospect Connor Levis have expired

Disappointing.

[theaardvark]

Winnipeg Jets exclusive signing rights to former prospect Connor Levis have expired

Disappointing.

Losing a 7th rounder disappointing? 

I would think spending an ELC amount on one who was heading to college would be more disappointing...

[blue_gold_84]

Losing a 7th rounder disappointing? 

This essentially amounts to a wasted pick; it's unfortunate this played out the way it did.

It's disappointing but nobody's going to lose sleep over this - myself included.

[blue_gold_84]

F Kupari signs in Switzerland: https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/winnipeg-jets-pending-rfa-rasmus-kupari-signs-two-yea-deal-with-switzerland-s-hc-lugano-1.2316085

I fully expected he'd re-sign here. Blah.

[theaardvark]

OK, do we retain any of his RFA status?  If he comes back to the NHL, do we still have rights?  Or is this the end of things?  Is there a suspended list or something that retains any rights? (EDIT: The Jets are expected to extend a qualifying offer Kupari's way, retaining his rights as an NHL player should he consider coming back to North America.)

Not saying this is a huge loss, but he was a great depth piece and good in the circle and has upside. 

Guessing the Swiss league is a little more lucrative that a RFA deal.  And a lot closer to home.

[Jockitch]

Geez, was hoping Kupari could have a great camp and get back onto the roster. Powerful skater and really good on the dot

[blue_gold_84]

Really unexpected move, IMO. It is nice the Jets retain his NHL rights, though.

[theaardvark]

Looks like he's going to get a lot of chance to play in the Swiss league, the coach seems very hyped on him. 

Getting a 25 year old first rounder with NHL time is probably a big get over there. 

Two free years of development will be a nice bonus if he takes his level up some.

[Pigskin]

Geez, was hoping Kupari could have a great camp and get back onto the roster. Powerful skater and really good on the dot

I think he felt a little disrespected in the playoffs.

[J5V]

F Kupari signs in Switzerland: https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/winnipeg-jets-pending-rfa-rasmus-kupari-signs-two-yea-deal-with-switzerland-s-hc-lugano-1.2316085

I fully expected he'd re-sign here. Blah.

Yeah, sucks man.  :-(

[blue_gold_84]

I think he felt a little disrespected in the playoffs.

I wonder if he was ever 100% healthy after that concussion. It's odd he didn't play a single playoff game.