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1. Jets: The Winnipeg Jets went 1-0-2 this past week, and although they got points in all three games, they lost ground to both Anaheim and San Jose, who both beat them in overtime. Their record sits at a very underwhelming 23-26-10, nine points out of the playoffs. The team now has an eight-game homestand that will be their last kick at the cat for those who still believe they have a shot at the playoffs.
2. Jets: Any coach who would play Adam Lowry in overtime ahead of Gabe Vilardi or even Alex Iafallo should not be allowed to coach in the NHL. I am soooo done with Scott Arniel, and his idiotic lineup decisions, and don’t get me started on Dylan Samberg or Dylan DeMelo ahead of Elias Solomonsson in OT either.
3. Jets: The NHL trade deadline is this Friday at 2 pm local time. So far, this is what we know.
- Luke Schenn should be traded.
- Even though Jonathon Toews is a pending UFA, he is committed to returning to Winnipeg next season, and he won’t waive his “No movement clause”.
- Logan Stanley is a pending UFA and has said he would like to resign with the Jets but he doesn’t have a contract yet for next season. The buzz around the league is that he could net the Jets a 1st round pick plus. If the Jets don’t sign him before the deadline, they have to move him.
4. Jets: From the “Put that in your pipe and smoke it” file.
There sure is a lot of fake outrage over the USA hockey team visiting the White House. This has always been the norm for all teams winning a championship, in all the major sports, to visit the White House, with the odd player bowing out because of politics, but it should be an honor. I have a great example of a true story I’ll share with you during the live show on YouTube tonight.
If you are so narrow-minded that you can’t see the difference between celebrating a monumental achievement but see it as a political statement, you’re a moron and can eat shit, so put that in your pipe and smoke it.
5. Pet peeve: TSN Jets announcer Dan Robertson tried putting a positive spin on the 3-game road trip by stating the Jets got 4 out of 6 points, which is factually incorrect because in those three games there were NINE points awarded, not SIX. The Jets earned 4 out of 9 points. Big difference.
6. Jets: After watching that fiasco in Italy, tell me again how Mark Scheifele wouldn’t have been a top-6 forward on that team.
7. Jets: Right now, Connor Hellebuyck’s value has never been higher … would the Jets ever consider trading him for multiple pieces and picks?
8. Jets: I was impressed by Walker Duehr’s speed in his Winnipeg Jets debut on Sunday.
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9. Jets: Logan Stanley has a big, heavy shot, and he’s not afraid to use it, which adds a different element to the Jets’ powerplay.
10. Things that make me go hmmm: #1 🤔 I’m not opposed to trading Cole Perfetti depending on the return, BUT it would have to be for a center and at approximately the same stage in age and/or development.
Nick Kypreos: Re Jets: Teams are also calling on winger Cole Perfetti. He would be Winnipeg’s most valuable trade chip; For now, he’s not on my list, but is a name I’m watching closely heading into next week – Sportsnet (2/24)
— NHL Rumour Report (@NHLRumourReport) February 27, 2026
11. Jets: Special Teams: Rule of thumb.
Have the power play and penalty kill (PK and PP) numbers total at least 100% when added (as your minimum).
- PP: 22nd at 18.60% (net 20th at 16.80%)
- PK: 17th at 79.30% (net 13th at 82.20%)
- FO: 15th at 50.50%
12. Jets: Goaltending:
- Connor Hellebuyck: 13-16-9 … 2.82 GAA … .900 SV%
- Eric Comrie: 10-9-1 … 3.01 GAA … .893 SV%
13. Jets: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly this past week.
- Good: The Jets earned points in all 3 road games last week with a win and two overtime losses for 4 points total.
- Bad: The Jets also gave up 5 points in those same 3 games.
- Ugly: Watching Adam Lowry. He is where offence goes to die, which is normal, but the rest of his game now stinks.
14. Jets: I’ve been known to be hard on Kyle Connor at times, but he didn’t deserve the hand he was dealt at the Olympics. Even on KC’s worst day, he shouldn’t be the extra forward on that team. I’m sure he is proud of his Gold Medal but probably has a hollow feeling about his contributions.
15. Things that make me go hmmm: #2🤔 Some post-Olympics fallout that got me thinking. Is it sour grapes or a legitimate observation/complaint?
From Team Canada coach Jon Cooper:
“You take four players off the ice, now hockey’s not hockey anymore. There’s a reason overtime and shootouts are in play — it’s all TV-driven to end games, so it’s not a long time. There’s a reason why it’s not in the Stanley Cup Final or playoffs.”
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