Winnipeg Jets

[TK12555]

It's Jets or KHL for Zherdev.

I have no knowledge/inside edge whatsoever, but I'm gonna guess Zherdev heads back to Russia here.

[mister_mcgoo]

The jets don't want or need zherdev...buy bye

[CascadeFilly]

The jets don't want or need zherdev...buy bye

Agreed. I would be shocked if the Jets picked him up. He certainly doesn't fit in to the type of hard working, strong character guys that they're going for.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Yea, I'm not sure I want Zherdev either. He has great offensive ability when he wants to, but he shows no effort on defense. He doesn't fit with the style of this team. And he would take away a spot from one of the other young up and comer roster players like possibly Klingberg. I'd rather let a kid with potential play than make room for Zherdev.

[newper114]

What's a best guess top 6 for next yr and how the lines will look?
Also what ate we expecting from antropov? (for the stats in my sig specifically)
Thanks

[CascadeFilly]

What's a best guess top 6 for next yr and how the lines will look?
Also what ate we expecting from antropov? (for the stats in my sig specifically)
Thanks

I'd expect something to the effect of:

Ladd-Little-Wheeler
Kane-Antropov-Fehr

As for Antropov, I'd guess at a slight improvement from last year (when his ice-time was dropped fairly significantly, for some reason, to 15:39). Let's say something like 50 pts, 40 PIM, 120 SOG, -5

The Jets should be coming up in the top six depth articles on this site soon, I think.

[CascadeFilly]

An interesting article on whether or not the Jets should take on Zherdev (who apparently would like to play in Winnipeg):

http://illegalcurve.com/2011/07/28/w...um/#more-30819

Would it be that horrible if the Jets signed him? Could one young, aloof player do that much damage to a team surrounded by solid character people? Zherdev's got to know he is (or is very near) on his last leg in the NHL, so maybe that puts a burr under his saddle?

Zherdev doesn't seem like the type of player that the organization is targeting; however, the fact that he named Winnipeg as the place he'd like to sign says to me that maybe Cheveldayoff at least has a conversation with him. I just wonder if there's any real chance Chevy's at all interested. Probably not, but the team could certainly use a bit of depth up front, particularly on the right side.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Ladd-Little-Wheeler should be a line set in stone.

As for the others and Antro, I'm not sure what will happen with him. He's kinda bad in faceoffs, and I know sometimes he'll play wing. With Burmi in the loop, I think Antropov could be playing right wing on a line with Kane and Burmistrov. I don't know if Burmistrov should be burried on the 3rd line again, he should get some nice minutes to prove himself. I would like to see a line of Kane-Burmistrov-Antropov.

I could see Kane and Burmistrov working magic on the ice.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

An interesting article on whether or not the Jets should take on Zherdev (who apparently would like to play in Winnipeg):

http://illegalcurve.com/2011/07/28/w...um/#more-30819

Would it be that horrible if the Jets signed him? Could one young, aloof player do that much damage to a team surrounded by solid character people? Zherdev's got to know he is (or is very near) on his last leg in the NHL, so maybe that puts a burr under his saddle?

Zherdev doesn't seem like the type of player that the organization is targeting; however, the fact that he named Winnipeg as the place he'd like to sign says to me that maybe Cheveldayoff at least has a conversation with him. I just wonder if there's any real chance Chevy's at all interested. Probably not, but the team could certainly use a bit of depth up front, particularly on the right side.

Well it's a very low risk high reward move in my opinion. I'd take him in for a tryout.

This reminds me of the Afinogenov situation 2 years back, an outcome which I was VERY pleased with. Max wanted to play in Atlanta, and the Thrashers took him in on a tryout to where he eventually signed a 1 year deal. The reward? A 24 goal, 61 point season. He became a fan favorite in his short time with the team, and he brought a lot of excitement. Everytime he had the puck I was just waiting for something brilliant to happen. Afinogenov had such a great season. He backchecked, forechecked, went hard to the net, had the same ole dangle skills... I could see Zherdev being similar to Afinogenov.

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Happy birthday Evander Kane! 20 years old today!

Fun fact: Evander Kane was just an 18 year old rookie when he owned Chris Pronger TWICE in the same game to give the Thrashers the win.

Big things in store for Kane and the Jets in the future!

[AtlantaSportsFan]

Reports out saying that Bogosian is expected to sign before training camp.

[Rad64]

Do you think Bogo takes a step forward this season?

[DonKarnage]

Well he can't really take much more of a step back. His -45 over the past 2 years is fugly. With a more experienced Pavelec, new coach, new scenery and fans who actually give a shit and will hold a player accountable, he should improve. Plus it's his "magical 4th year" this year. In comparison, Pronger was -33 in his first 3 seasons and was +47 in his 5th year in the league. Defencemen take longer to find their stride in the league.

[letnry]

Chris Mason's new mask. Its pretty sweet!

http://ingoalmag.com/masks/masons-ne...maiden-mascot/

[subcrazy]

Chris Mason's new mask. Its pretty sweet!

http://ingoalmag.com/masks/masons-ne...maiden-mascot/

very cool