The Winnipeg Jets have one of the best young cores in the game and they added a superstar in Patrik Laine. Still
Authentic Womens Vince Biegel Jersey , a weak defensive core and underwhelming goaltending once again led to the Jets missing the playoffs for the fifth time in six seasons
since they relocated from Atlanta.EXPECTATIONS AT BEGINNING OF SEASONThe
Winnipeg Jets were always predicted to be a bubble team before the season began.
While many were intrigued by what Patrik Laine could add to the team, the
goaltending tandem of Pavelec, Hutchinson and Hellebuyck left little to be
desired. Also, the Jets weren’t sure what would happen with their young d-man
Jacob Trouba. Trouba ended up staying and rescinding his trade request. The
analysts were right that the goalies wouldn’t get the job done, and the likes of
Laine, Wheeler, Ehlers and Scheifele could not offset the struggles in their own
end.BIGGEST STRENGTH: OFFENCE FROM THE YOUNGSTERSCaptain Blake Wheeler continued
to produce consistent offense and showed great leadership abilities. However,
this team will ride on the play of Mark Scheifele
Authentic Womens Joe Callahan Jersey , Patrik Laine and Nikolaj Ehlers going forward.Patrik Laine was dubbed as the next Alex Ovechkin, but he has already arrived. As of this
writing, Patrik Laine had scored 36 goals in 71 games, while Ovechkin had scored
33 goals in 78 games. Nobody expected that level of production.Mar 13, 2017;
Nashville, TN, USA; Winnipeg Jets right wing Patrik Laine (29) skates past
Nashville Predators left wing Viktor Arvidsson (38) on a break away in overtime
at Bridgestone Arena. The Predators won 5-4 in overtime. Mandatory Credit:
Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY SportsMark Scheifele and Nikolaj Ehlers found
yet another gear in their offensive abilities, with the former solidifying
himself amongst the NHL elite.More help is on the way with Kyle Connor and Jack
Roslovic waiting in the wings. The Jets are sure to have the most lethal offense
in the game as early as the next two seasons.BIGGEST WEAKNESS: GOALTENDINGWhile
the “D” group was unable to provide the tenders with much help
Authentic Youth Brett Hundley Jersey , almost everyone believes the three-headed goalie monster was to blame for the Jets’ disappointing season. The team began training camp by
assigning former starter Ondrej Pavelec to the farm club Manitoba Moose. That
move resulted in them handing the reins over to youngster Connor Hellebuyck.
Returning backup Michael Hutchinson was unable to improve as well.Connor
Hellebuyck had a reasonable first pro season last year putting up a record of
13-11-1 with a solid 2.34 GAA and respectable .918 save percentage. The heavier
workload didn’t bode the same results. Hellebuyck’s GAA rose to 2.93 and his
save percentage dropped to .906.Hutchinson didn’t fair better than his fellow
crease mate, as his numbers fell for the fourth consecutive year in a row.
Hutchinson’s poor play resulted in Ondrej Pavelec being recalled, but Pavelec
was no savior and instead found himself posting even worse numbers than the
other two.OUTLOOK FOR OFF-SEASON: Acquire a goaltender, top defender.Teams like
the Edmonton Oilers are proof that moving young forward talent for help on the
back end is much more beneficial. Also, a proven starting goaltender can mean
the difference between wins and losses.While Hellebuyck can still become a
starting goaltender in the NHL in the future, the Jets need a winning season
yesterday. Starting goaltenders like Ben Bishop and Ryan Miller could be had for
nothing but money in free agency and could be intrigued by the run support
provided by the young forwards.Toby Enstrom and Mark Stuart are vastly past
their primes and aside from Jacob Trouba, Josh Morrissey and Dustin Byfuglien,
the Jets’ defensive group is nothing to be scared of. The Jets need to add some
strong defenders. They may consider moving one of their young forwards.Next:
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it through the summer
Authentic Youth Brett Hundley Jersey , especially since Kevin Cheveldayoff is going to be in the hot seat himself if he cannot get the Winnipeg Jets to the playoffs next
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