Winnipeg Jets

[mounD]

Should this exodus be concerning....? Tanev, Chiarot, Trouba, Myers... didn’t qualify Beaulieu... is Kulikov back?

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That can’t be a good deal. That would be awful.

Not to mention this would be the absolute worst time to trade Ehlers.

[agentzero]

Not to mention this would be the absolute worst time to trade Ehlers.

If it’s to Carolina I would only do it for Slavic, which they won’t do...

[PrairieDog]

You have to think Niku is going to get a lot of ice this year. Anyone think he can start putting up some numbers that might make us hopeful? He has tools...

[agentzero]

You have to think Niku is going to get a lot of ice this year. Anyone think he can start putting up some numbers that might make us hopeful? He has tools...

Slavin I meant...

He’ll need to be sheltered, Niku, if he’s gonna put up important numbers. I don’t think he’s ready for north of 22 a night against quality opponents, every night.

I know the jets were disappointed with Stanley last year and Poolman looked like he took a step back. Both will need to take big steps to push Niku up the lineup to allow him to play regularly.

[CascadeFilly]

and Poolman looked like he took a step back. Both will need to take big steps to push Niku up the lineup to allow him to play regularly.

I thought word was that Poolman looked fantastic, minus the injuries. I think he's more than ready for the NHL. Just hope he can stay healthy.

[Bobby4Ever]

from what i have read several teams have asked about Roslovic in the past , i think they bite the bullitt and trade for a D , if they dont see him in the top 6 and continue to use Little as 2C then its a necessary move for position need.

[agentzero]

Jack has to have a great camp to be 2C. I don't think they have any issue using Little at C3 if Jack can show he can handle it. I don't think he's done that so let's see that first.

Jets will need to play some watertight defence next year the way things are shaping up. They need a really strong shutdown C, one better than Lowry.

[PrairieDog]

I like Roslovic but I just don't see him as a 2C. They need someone with size, a trade is the only way they are going to get one.

If they are going to play watertight defense, they are probably going to need more than 3 or 4 defensemen too. I was really hoping they'd keep Chiarot, he's a solid blueliner.

[CascadeFilly]

I like Roslovic but I just don't see him as a 2C. They need someone with size, a trade is the only way they are going to get one.

If they are going to play watertight defense, they are probably going to need more than 3 or 4 defensemen too. I was really hoping they'd keep Chiarot, he's a solid blueliner.

I agree about Chiarot. I really thought they'd find a way to keep him. In the exit interviews he sounded sincere in wanting to stay.

Am I the only one who thinks they should give Wheeler a good look at center again? A one-two of Scheifele and Wheeler up the middle could be pretty great, and they've got enough speed and talent on the wings to make that work (Roslovic is a winger in my eyes). Little or Copp as 3rd and Lowry as a solid 4th line center. Wheeler and Scheifele can both run a line, so I'd give it an extended try.

[mounD]

I agree about Chiarot. I really thought they'd find a way to keep him. In the exit interviews he sounded sincere in wanting to stay.

Am I the only one who thinks they should give Wheeler a good look at center again? A one-two of Scheifele and Wheeler up the middle could be pretty great, and they've got enough speed and talent on the wings to make that work (Roslovic is a winger in my eyes). Little or Copp as 3rd and Lowry as a solid 4th line center. Wheeler and Scheifele can both run a line, so I'd give it an extended try.

I was wondering about this, too. You gotta believe if they don't feel like Roslovic can take those minutes they'll at least give it a shot. They can't really be comfortable with Little in that role at this point.

[CascadeFilly]

I was wondering about this, too. You gotta believe if they don't feel like Roslovic can take those minutes they'll at least give it a shot. They can't really be comfortable with Little in that role at this point.

Exactly, and Wheeler was fantastic at center when Scheifele was injured. He's even good at face-offs.

[agentzero]

Ehlers Scheifele Laine
Connor Wheeler Little/Ros/Perreault
Copp Lowry Little/Ros/Perreault
Whatever mix of what’s left

Ain’t that bad. I really liked Tanev but Pittsburgh overpaid on term and if you’re him you have to take it.

[mounD]

Ehlers Scheifele Laine
Connor Wheeler Little/Ros/Perreault
Copp Lowry Little/Ros/Perreault
Whatever mix of what’s left

Ain’t that bad. I really liked Tanev but Pittsburgh overpaid on term and if you’re him you have to take it.

Yeah, that is just such a ridiculously bad contract. As a Penguins fan, I'm totally shook how miserable Rutherford has been (especially in free-agency) since those back to back Cups. In any event ... I was thinking about potential lines and I was getting to thinking about Vesalainen. Is there any chance he ends up with the big club next season? The guy has flat-out good production so far as a professional in various different leagues.

Ehlers-Scheifele-Laine
Connor-Wheeler-Vesalainen
Perrault-Little-Roslovic
Copp-Lowry-Appleton

Something like that? Seems ... not bad. Seems not bad at all.

[agentzero]

If Vesalainen has that spot it means he earned it because that’s a deep Winnipeg team he has to crack. I don’t mind a second line with wheeler and little alternating as C. Connor can retrieve and drive play, Wheeler too and he and little have familiarity and chemistry. I would keep them together and have Perreault on a third line with Roslo and Lowry, with Copp as 4C and we’ll see where Vesalainen earns a spot. To me it’s between him and Appleton for a scoring line spot because I would hate to use either in a checking capacity.

[lucafen4]

I like Roslovic but I just don't see him as a 2C. They need someone with size, a trade is the only way they are going to get one.

If they are going to play watertight defense, they are probably going to need more than 3 or 4 defensemen too. I was really hoping they'd keep Chiarot, he's a solid blueliner.

I'm not sure Brayden Point would agree with you