Winnipeg Jets Mid-Term Grades: Def/Goal/PP/PK

Winnipeg Jets grades for the defencemen and goaltenders – 

Last season the Winnipeg Jets defencemen and goaltenders were the biggest benefactors of better defensive play from the forward group.  This season the defensive support from the forwards has been hit and miss.    [Read more…]

Winnipeg Jets Mid-Term Grades: Forwards

Winnipeg Jets grades for the forwards – 

The Winnipeg Jets forward group in the second quarter of the season has been very good at creating opportunities but they suffer from a lack of finish at times. The Jets don’t go to the tough areas as much as they have in the past and still play too much on the periphery.    [Read more…]

Have The Winnipeg Jets Reached Their Goal In Goal?

Where are the Winnipeg Jets at when it comes to goaltending?  

The only thing harder than playing goal in the NHL may be judging it.  There are elite goalies, average goalies, and guys with major sunburn on their necks. The only ones that fans consistently recognize are the elite ones.  So where are the Winnipeg Jets in this? [Read more…]

Nikolaj Ehlers Needs Top Six Linemates

Is it time for Nikolaj Ehlers to get back on one of the Winnipeg Jets top two lines? –

This years rookie crop of NHL players has been a good one.  Highly touted rookies like Jack Eichel, Connor McDavid (before his injury), the Killer D’s of Max Domi and Anthony Duclair have lived up to the hype.  Another rookie who started out hot was Nikolaj Ehlers.  Then something happened.  What happened though?  What is next for the young Dane? [Read more…]

Winnipeg Jets First Quarter Grades: Def/Goal/PP/PK

Winnipeg Jets grades for the defencemen and goaltenders – 

At this time last season the Winnipeg Jets defencemen and goaltenders were the biggest benefactors of better defensive play from the forward group.  This season the defensive support from the forwards, Paul Maurice’s different/new system, below average goaltending and terrible special teams have most hockey fans asking “what happened to last year’s Winnipeg Jets?”   [Read more…]