Winnipeg Jets Discussion - 2024/2025 Season

[theaardvark]

Jets at +1300 to +1500 to win the cup, 7 teams ahead of them in the odds, same odds as Toronto... quite the insult for the team leading the league right now.

Florida +500, Dallas +600, Edm +750... what the literal F.

[J5V]

Yes, Dallas and Colorado, have added some big talent.

They sure did. It's an easy sell convincing a player to go to Dallas and/or Colorado. Winnipeg not so much.

I would have thought having the league's best team and goaltender might have attracted some high-end talent looking to win a cup but that didn't manifest. Still, I think we did okay with Schenn and Tanev. Might be enough. Sometimes the best trade is the one you don't make.

I don't think we've seen the best out of this Jets team yet this season. I believe we have that to look forward to.

[Jockitch]

Terrific team victory. Really overwhelmed the Devils
Tanev was flying and Barron did well at center

[Pigskin]

Nice to see AL17 score in back to back games. 4th. line was outstanding tonight. Tenev's energy really added a spark. Excellent win.

[J5V]

Nice to see AL17 score in back to back games. 4th. line was outstanding tonight. Tenev's energy really added a spark. Excellent win.

Agree 100%  What a great captain he is. Sets the example, defends the boys, and as you say, chips in with some timely offense. What a beauty!

[blue_gold_84]

Love the addition of Tanev; he was noticeable on the ice last night. Such a buzzsaw. Jets sure took it to the Devils last night, too. Great back-to-back victories.

Schenn in a nice depth add on the blue line.

The Jets were apparently in on Nelson but couldn't work out a deal. Makes me wonder if a NTC factored into things. The salt in the wound is that now he's with the Avs.

I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed with how yesterday went. I was hoping for a big splash.

[theaardvark]

There is no doubt the NTC factored into the try for Nelson.  Still can't figure out why a player wouldn't come to the best team in the league, with the best goalie, with the best fans.

Guess the general consensus is that since Winnipeg doesn't have a KMart... well...

Maybe if we win a cup this year, that all changes.

We will need CH37 to have a great playoffs, and for our best players to play their best, but it could change the future of the club.

[dd]

There is no doubt the NTC factored into the try for Nelson.  Still can't figure out why a player wouldn't come to the best team in the league, with the best goalie, with the best fans.

Guess the general consensus is that since Winnipeg doesn't have a KMart... well...

Maybe if we win a cup this year, that all changes.

We will need CH37 to have a great playoffs, and for our best players to play their best, but it could change the future of the club.

Yes, the Jets currently lead the league in points, but strong teams are loading up for the playoff run, we haven't followed suit with the big splash announcement. Tanev and Schen are decent, but they're middle of the road talents. We need someone who can give us some dominant play and take the play to the other team like Connor-Schieffle do.

There are a good 5-6 teams that could go all the way this year, but I don't think the Jets play a heavy enough game to withstand the long grind the playoffs bring. Florida, Tampa Bay, Toronto , Washington, Colorado all beefed up their lineups, its going to be intense.

[Jesse]

There is no doubt the NTC factored into the try for Nelson.  Still can't figure out why a player wouldn't come to the best team in the league, with the best goalie, with the best fans.

Guess the general consensus is that since Winnipeg doesn't have a KMart... well...

Maybe if we win a cup this year, that all changes.

We will need CH37 to have a great playoffs, and for our best players to play their best, but it could change the future of the club.

We may be in first, but we are not seen as legitimate Cup contenders. We can't just make a regular season run every few years and be bounced immediately out of the play offs if we want outside FAs to overlook their aversions for coming north.

If we consistently win multiple rounds, like the Avs and Stars, then we will see these deals go through at the deadline.

[Jockitch]

Big boys never got on the scoreboard and that's tough to
try and win without that happening —- gee what a surprise

DeMelo, Pionk and Stanley not at their best

[Pigskin]

To many penalties. To many giveaways. Someone should have responded to the hit on VN7 by Stall. Anderson robbed us a number of times. Lowry 3 goals in 3 game.

[dd]

Big boys never got on the scoreboard and that's tough to
try and win without that happening —- gee what a surprise

DeMelo, Pionk and Stanley not at their best

Carolina made it look easy tonight. Stanley is not an NHL defenseman and is a liability out there. Hopefully with Schenn coming in, that solves that issue, but we sure didn't look like the 'best team in the league' as others like to throw out, not even close.

[blue_gold_84]

Count me in amongst those who wants to see Schenn (or anyone else) in for Stanley. When the latter makes mistakes, they really stick out.

He's a fringe player at best.

If we consistently win multiple rounds, like the Avs and Stars, then we will see these deals go through at the deadline.

Not sure I agree entirely. The Jets had no problem getting two top rentals a year ago in Monahan and Toffoli.

I don't know how hard Cheveldayoff pushed to target anyone outside of Nelson; he didn't really mention anyone else they were targeting this year.

A 2C upgrade seemed like a no-brainer and I'm quite surprised nothing materialized in that regard.

[theaardvark]

Count me in amongst those who wants to see Schenn (or anyone else) in for Stanley. When the latter makes mistakes, they really stick out.

He's a fringe player at best.

Not sure I agree entirely. The Jets had no problem getting two top rentals a year ago in Monahan and Toffoli.

I don't know how hard Cheveldayoff pushed to target anyone outside of Nelson; he didn't really mention anyone else they were targeting this year.

A 2C upgrade seemed like a no-brainer and I'm quite surprised nothing materialized in that regard.

Was there a 2C available other than Nelson who is better than Namestikov?

[blue_gold_84]

Was there a 2C available other than Nelson who is better than Namestikov?

There were more than a few.

Laughton (acquired by the Leafs), O'Reilly, or Schenn would've all been immediate upgrades on the 2nd line. I'm sure NTC variables factored in, though.