Thoughts on the Winnipeg Jets, Manitoba Moose, and the National Hockey League
The Winnipeg Jets finished their third season in River City with a record of 37 – 35 – 10. The Winnipeg Jets defensive corp went through a bit of a makeover during the third quarter of the season and during the final quarter were a patchwork group of third pairing defence led by Mark Stuart who was actually playing up in the lineup due to the fact he was paired with super rookie Jacob Trouba.
The Winnipeg Jets season is over and they have missed the playoffs again albeit in the tougher Western Conference. I also must point out that the Western Conference lost the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Detroit Red Wings to the Eastern Conference and the Jets competition was reduced by two good teams, so where does this season compare to the previous two years? The Winnipeg Jets record after 82 games was 37 – 35 – 10. Eight games below the real .500. Usually a real .500 will get you into the playoffs, so they weren’t really all that far away. [Read more…]
Western Conference 3 Point Standings — as of Monday morning April 14, 2014
The actual NHL standings are posted on the left and the alternative standings on the right. The alternative standings are based on the NHL allotting 3 points in every NHL game. Three (3) points would be awarded for a win in regulation time instead of 2 points.
It was a hot summer’s eve in Chandler, Arizona and after a wonderful meal with friends the men adjourned to the family room to catch the Minnesota at Winnipeg game on satellite. The gals who are obviously much, much smarter headed to the patio, sitting poolside enjoying the evening air. Like I said, much much smarter. [Read more…]
Kasperi Kapanen — League: SM – Liiga Team: KalPa Kuopio
Position: RW Shoots: Right
DOB: July 23, 1996 Birthplace: Kuopio, Finland
Height: 5’10 Weight: 165
2013-14 Stats: Games: 47 G: 7 A: 7 Pts: 14 PIM: 10 Plus/Minus: -8
Kasperi Kapanen plays in the SM-Liiga (Finnish Elite League) for KalPa Kuopio.
