1 hour ago, Colin Unger said:

And Yager? 

My main issue with the McGroarity situation is that we gave up someone who was likely to be able to be a 2nd line center in the future and have no solution in site to an obvious team weakness. I was hoping due it his speed that Lambert could play the position better than Perfetti. 

Yes but not yet. 

20 hours ago, Colin Unger said:

And Yager? 

My main issue with the McGroarity situation is that we gave up someone who was likely to be able to be a 2nd line center in the future and have no solution in site to an obvious team weakness. I was hoping due it his speed that Lambert could play the position better than Perfetti. 

I think McGroarty is most likely destined to be a winger. he's a gritty net front presence with good puck instincts, but not fast enough, nor a strong enough puck distributor to play center. 

20 hours ago, Colin Unger said:

 

 

Edited September 30, 20241 yr by Tony Fresco
Edited for double post

From the Hockey News on our beloved Winnipeg Jets:

'Decent regular-season team, playoff fodder – that about sums it up for the Jets'.

There's our current identity.

3 hours ago, HardCoreBlue said:

From the Hockey News on our beloved Winnipeg Jets:

'Decent regular-season team, playoff fodder – that about sums it up for the Jets'.

There's our current identity.

Can't say it isn't well earned.

game is tied at 2 after 1

Chibrikov is way more noticeable than lambert Is. Dude plays an nhl style game and has some mitts also. Nino names Chibrikov 3rd line with Lowry and 2 defensive wingers as our shutdown line would be sick but we lack that 2 center so prob Perfetti names Ehlers. 

Me. I’d try this 

Perfetti Scheifele Vilardi - smart but slower 

Connor lambert Ehlers - speed to burn 

Nino names Chib - speed skill defensively strong and 2 wingers who can dig the puck out the corners   Hell Nino Scheifele Chibrikov would probably dominate the puck and 55 would score 55  

Gus Lowry Iafallo <- shutdown line. 

Edited October 3, 20241 yr by Goalie

This year it really looks like depth will not be our friend for the Jets. If injuries mount up the statement next man up does not give one a feeling of confidence.

The central division on paper looks strong not boding well for the Jets but hey we're all tied for 1st so all the unrealistic expectations are still in place that we can make some noise.

The articles I read on predications consistently place us on the outside looking in possibly squeaking in for a wildcard spot. Rebuilding year next year. Ugh.

Here's hoping for no injuries, Helle stands on his head, Perfetti shines, Ehlers makes it difficult on us to trade him, our defense pleasantly surprises us, our PP does a 180 from previous years and our PK plays an aggressive box putting us in the top ten of the league for pk percentage.

I know, the usual living in la la land to start to the season with heart broken at some point.

 

No Anderson-Dolan?  Sawyer will be gutted.  He couldn’t stop talking about him last night.

On 2024-09-29 at 10:27 AM, Colin Unger said:

And Yager? 

My main issue with the McGroarity situation is that we gave up someone who was likely to be able to be a 2nd line center in the future and have no solution in site to an obvious team weakness. I was hoping due it his speed that Lambert could play the position better than Perfetti. 

McGro isn't likely to be in the Pittsburgh lineup either. He has played like dog-poo so far.

9 minutes ago, GCn20 said:

McGro isn't likely to be in the Pittsburgh lineup either. He has played like dog-poo so far.

Im a very petty person so this makes me very happy lol.

Just now, Bubba Zanetti said:

Im a very petty person so this makes me very happy lol.

Me too....and I don't think it's petty for Jets fans to feel that way about him. He needed a dose of reality.

1 hour ago, GCn20 said:

Me too....and I don't think it's petty for Jets fans to feel that way about him. He needed a dose of reality.

Not knowing his parents at all but experience suggests maybe his parents as well.

I would like to see Dolan kept around, non stop motor and has done more in the pre season than Gus,don't really see where Gus fits anymore,no offense from him still.

18 hours ago, bb1 said:

I would like to see Dolan kept around, non stop motor and has done more in the pre season than Gus,don't really see where Gus fits anymore,no offense from him still.

What has Anderson-Dolan done?  He’s a grinder, sure, but I think Gustafsson is more of a true center.  I don’t know much about JAD, but he’s been mostly a winger.

30 minutes ago, BomberBall. said:

What has Anderson-Dolan done?  He’s a grinder, sure, but I think Gustafsson is more of a true center.  I don’t know much about JAD, but he’s been mostly a winger.

Yup and i think we need more grinders, i like Gus but he just doesn't bring enough speed or offense even for a 4c imo.😊

30 minutes ago, BomberBall. said:

What has Anderson-Dolan done?  He’s a grinder, sure, but I think Gustafsson is more of a true center.  I don’t know much about JAD, but he’s been mostly a winger.

Yup and i think we need more grinders, i like Gus but he just doesn't bring enough speed or offense even for a 4c imo.😊

There is a low bar for scoring on the 4th and Gus/Kupari don't seem like the guys who could pot 10 in a season. Barron used to play C maybe give him a shot.

okay last preseason game til regular season

And the Flames go bang bang to tie it up..  

the jets finish the preseason with a win

 

4 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

 

Good to see the kids getting opportunities. 

Elias Salomonsson says Hi but yeah unfortunate to see very little change yet again. 

It’s sad they keeping 3 goalies. Just can’t waive Comrie. Says it all. Won’t waive a guy who won’t be picked up and didn’t get a minute of preseason but send the kids down. Jets don’t learn. Hopefully we tank and are forced to sell pionk Ehlers and others at the deadline.