Winnipeg Jets Discussion - 2026/27 season

[Jesse]

Sooooo, where does HellB end up.
Really can't see him returning in a Jet uni.

Does Chevy get something from Utah, who seemingly have some good players coming up thru their AHL affiliate.
Chevy should ask for D.But a young fwd., from their roster.
Ask for an up and comer in Iginla or Desnoyers and consider another off their roster and a draft spot or two

Or will San Jose, Canes or Buffalo step up
Regardless, Chevy has to get it done, cuz Friday is coming fast and I would dislike us paying him to stay home or return to Wpg..

Honestly, I still think the most likely scenario is he's not traded and plays for the Jets. It's what Mark Chipman wants to happen and teams will never give the Jets the price they are asking.

[blue_gold_84]

This whole situation with Hellebuyck is just annoying at this point.

Unless he seriously atones for the garbage he's pulled on this team (I have no idea what atonement would even entail), I say let him ride the pine.

It pains me to say that because I sincerely believed he'd be a Jet for life.

[JockitchwithRich]

Interested to know what makes you, Jesse, state
"It's what Mark Chipman wants to happen"

No doubt that Chipman is heavily involved in this situation

[Pigskin]

9/61/13 tonight. Like to see 61/13 get going.

[Pigskin]

To many penalties, and not enough scoring depth.

[JockitchwithRich]

Great goal tending caused a lot of ewes and awes to be expressed

More of our no finish and definitely no scoring depth

Have been nicely surprised at how well Stuuu has played so far

[blue_gold_84]

To many penalties, and not enough scoring depth.

Same problem as last season. Really need to see that second line get going.

[theaardvark]

Sounds like the team itself is divided, they will all say he would be welcomed back, they have to.  But you can hear hesitancy, and a lot of proviso's, like full mea culpa's and apologies, and a commitment to the team going forward that is irrevocable.  I just don't see him doing that.

Now that he's going to get paid, whether he plays or not, I can see him sitting back and counting the semolians.

My prefereance, a "conditioning stint" with the Moose, we have no idea what shape he is in, too many NHL vets show up to camp flabby, and he's not only missed camp, but a number of games, he could be in terrible shape. During this stint with the Moose, he gets to:

A: get into game shape for a trade
B: showcase his abilities, and rack up 10 wins for the Moose.

This will give him time to apologize, take his lumps, and prove he is worth welcoming back.

After his 10 game "conditioning stint", if we haven't found a trade partner, and the team is not accepting of his contrition, then start paying him to sit at home.

But please, do not give him a couch paycheck day one.  Make him earn it.