Jets' Pending UFA's & Ehlers Decision
Also, a look back at the first round against the Avalanche, and more!
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Jets Facing a Critical Offseason Decision with Nikolaj Ehlers
May 4, 2024 by Connor Hrabchak
There has not been a more polarizing player among fans, multiple coaching staffs, and the organization, than Winnipeg Jets’ forward Nikolaj Ehlers. Some people will point to his per-minute production at five-on-five, which paints Ehlers as an elite, play-driving winger. Others will point to his four goals in his 37 career playoff games and describe him as a player who disappears in the postseason.
Jets’ 4 Big-Ticket UFAs Speak on Potential Returns to Winnipeg
May 3, 2024 by Declan Schroeder
If Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff believes his current group has learned lessons from its early playoff exit and can make a deeper run next spring, he may be in good position to keep the band together. His most notable unrestricted free agents (UFAs) all seem open to some extent to re-signing in Winnipeg.
Tocchet, Bowness & Brunette Named 2024 Jack Adams Award Finalists
May 3, 2024 by Matthew Zator
The NHL announced today the three finalists for the 2023-24 Jack Adams Award, which is given “to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success.” This year’s finalists are, Rick Tocchet (Vancouver Canucks), Rick Bowness (Winnipeg Jets) and Andrew Brunette (Nashville Predators).
Awards From the Avalanche vs. Jets First-Round Series
May 2, 2024 by Stefano Rubino
On Tuesday, the Colorado Avalanche beat the Winnipeg Jets for a ‘gentleman’s sweep’ of their first-round playoff series, winning 4-1. Many, including myself, thought the series would go to six or seven games as both teams, on paper, matched up well. The Jets had the Avalanche’s number during the regular season, sweeping the season series. But it’s the playoffs, and things changed.
Jets Crushed By Avalanche in 5 Games: What Went Wrong?
May 2, 2024 by Declan Schroeder
It wasn’t long, but it sure was painful.
The Winnipeg Jets were reverse swept by the Colorado Avalanche after winning Game 1 and have made another first-round exit. Most thought the series between the Central Division’s number-two and number-three seeds — separated by only three points in the standings — would be highly competitive, but it turned out to be a mismatch.