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All-Time Worst Winnipeg Jets

HannuJ said:
Bugsy Erickson
Jason Cirone
Sandy Beadle (I still remember the story in the FreeP when he was signed)
Brent Hughes
Rudy Poeschek
Alfie Turcotte


this, my friends, is why we only made it to the 2nd round once.
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The Jets made it to the 2nd round twice. They played Calgary 3 times and won 2 series.
 
cbcwpg said:
Goaltender:

Ondrej Pavelec

Where do I start? Five years as a starter and still sub-standard. The man who has kept the Jets out of the playoffs and appears poised to continue to do so.

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As bad as Pavs has been, he is still no where in the same league as these guys:

Lindsay Middlebrook
Pierre Hamel
Marc Behrend
Tom Draper
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None of those guys stuck around for too long. The ony one of those guys who was hyped was Behrend, so maybe he should have an honourable mention. IIRC Fergy rushed him to the NHL which also did not help. The other 3 I categorize as guys who never made it.
 
I will go with some that have already been mentioned as well as a few more.

Goal - little 5 foot six Lindsay Middlebrook posted a 5.11 GAA over 2 seasons with the Jets and a sparkling 5.97 GAA in 80-81.

and Mark Behrend .844 sv, % - Pavs isn't even in this conversation.

D- Bautin - I had posted this in another thread with a photo.:)

But Murray was being ripped royally for the second, less publicized part of the trade, the one that sent young Dallas Drake to Winnipeg for Sergei Bautin. While Drake was playing for the Jets, Bautin had to be sent down to Adirondack because he was so out of shape.

A two-pack-a-day smoker, Bautin, a defenseman, could not bench-press his own weight-185.

"Condition-wise, he was at the bottom of our organization," said Winnipeg GM John Paddock-after the deal was made. "He's got no quickness and no strength."
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http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...0457_1_stanley-cup-tim-cheveldae-chris-osgood

F- Jimmy Mann - need you see more.



Paul and Perry Pooley - the Pooley twins born a 5 minute major apart - all hype no show. One of them never even made it into a game and the other never scored an NHL goal.

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1.0 (that I was old enough to remember)

F: Russ Romaniuk
F: Mike Eagles -> the definition of "offensively challenged"
F: Butsy Erickson
D: Arto Blomsten -> was going to say Mikulchik, but then I remembered how bad Blomsten was. Plus he had a hideous bucket.
D: Sergei Bautin
G: Mike O'Neill -> can't believe this is the first time he's been mentioned in this thread.


2.0

F: Kenndal McArdle
F: Chris Thorburn
F: Matt Halischuk
D: Randy Jones
D: Brett Festerling -> was going to go with Flood, then I remembered what a gong show Festerling was when he tried to move the puck.
G: Ondrej Pavelec
 
Gil Fisher said:
Mantha, and in particular, Ulanov, had long successful pro careers playing significant minutes. Definitely nowhere near this list.
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Yeah was thinking the same thing about Mantha and Ulanov and Davydov if memory serves had somewhat of a scoring touch at least in one season but went downhill fast If I recall correctly.

Don't think he ever ended up playing for the Jets but Kirk McKaskill was drafted by them in the early 80's and was quite the bust. He did however go on to pitch in MLB. I remember Fergie's quote that he wasn't surprised that he chose to become a major league pitcher because he only showed up to play once every 5 games during his stint with the Jets' AHL affiliate.
 
1980-81-Were 9-57-14.Goalies were Markus Mattsson who won 3 times in 31 games and had a 4.5 gaa.Other was Pierre Hamel won 3times in 29 games with 4.73 gaa.Michel Dion won 3 games in 14 and had a 4.83 gaa.The helpless Lindsay Middlebrook was winless in 14 games with a 5.97 GAA.Now guys is that bad or not.Good news they got to draft Dale Hawerchuk who became a Hall of Famer
 
Edit: as for Perry Turnbull being on the list - I guess scoring 30+ goals in a season 3 times in his career and 20 goals each year with the Jets and collecting 130 and 183 PIM gets you on list, the list may end up being rather large. Certainly should not be on the list for his play on the ice.
 
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I see that Bryan Erickson has made some lists. He certainly had a rough time in Winnipeg and never came close to scoring 20 goals in a season as he did in LA twice.

For clarification , his nickname is "Butsy"

As for the origins of his ‘Butsy’ moniker, Erickson is just as shy.

“This town’s horrible for nicknames,” he said. “Everyone has one and I’ve had mine since I got out of diapers. There’s no great story, I’m afraid.”
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http://www.thehockeynews.com/articles/14894-Year-of-the-Ram-A-northern-homecoming.html
 
thelaughingplace said:
Igor Ulanov

Eldon Reddick

Sergei Bautin

Evgeni Davydov

Moe Mantha

Stephane Beauregaard
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Ulanov had his ups and downs when with the Jets but nowhere near this list. Had a career that spanned 700+ NHL games and played in the World cup and World Championships.

Reddick played some pretty good hockey in Winnipeg. Certainly a fan favourite and many other Jets goalies more deserving to be on the list than Pokey. He even collected a Stanley Cup in limited action after going to Edmonton.

Mantha played 600+ career NHL games and played for the US in the Olympics. Had some good offensive numbers for the Jets and was traded for Norris trophy winner Randy Carlyle.

Davydov- Only played one full season in Winnipeg which was his rookie season and he notched 28 goals. I don't think 28 goal scorers should be considered as "worst" Jets. This guy was magic at times. Also won a gold medal in the Olympics.

Beuregard - Sure "Beau knows hockey" should be considered for the list. His 1-3 playoff record in 1990 and game seven loss to the Oilers alone is deserving for a spot on the list. Certainly Murdock took heat for putting Beauregard in for game 7.

Watch and enjoy a place on the list.:handclap:

 
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Mud Turtle said:
I don't like ranking the "worst", but as far as interesting story goes...
Goalie: Gord Tumislon. 1972 Jets (I still have their team poster somewhere).
Really never played much as the Jets number 3 goalie in their first year but deserves mention since it WAS year one and he was a local kid that was likely there mostly as a "just in case".
Played 3 games, GAA 5.66 and a save percentage of .846.
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In 80-81 the Jets put local goalie Ron Loustel in for a single game. 60 minutes played- 10 goals against for a career average GAA of 10.00. I will say that having even played a single game in the show is an accomplishment not matter how poorly it may have turned out.
 
AndersUlfBobby said:
Mike Smith wins hands down. When the Jets had their farm team in Tulsa, the owners threatened to fold the team if John Ferguson insisted on him being the coach and gm after one difficult year of having him there.
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Funny story - I may have posted it here before, but it's worth repeating.

I applied for, and got an interview, with the Maple Leafs for a position in the GM's office while Mike Smith was the GM for the Leafs. I had applied assuming I would be answering to one of the assistant GM's, managing the game day stats and press box crew. I got through the initial telephone interview, and was picked for a second longer-form telephone interview. During the second interview, I unwisely was extremely critical of Mike Smith and his tenure with the Jets - turned out I was being interviewed by his personal assistant, and would've answered directly to him. Needless to say, I wasn't offered the job. Based on my experience in the Jets and Moose press-box crew, and other applicable skills, I had a good shot at the job. I would say, based on the fact I got a follow up interview, and that the Leafs were willing to fly me to Toronto for the final interview that I had to be one of the finalists. In a way, it's too bad, as it would've been a really plum job, with travel privileges, and daily interaction with players from both teams and such.

I don't really know if I could've worked for Mike Smith, however. So in the end, it worked out okay, as not long after that my wife got promoted into the job that eventually got her moved into her present position where she now earns close to a 6 figure income.

He will be, for me, the worst Jet ever, far eclipsing any players mentioned in this thread.
 
I think he was mentioned but Shawn Cronin needs more emphasis placed on him. Cronin the Barbarian was beyond bad (except for his fists/wrestling ability)

Dude scored just 3 times over a 7 year career. Funny how back in the day a talentless goon who couldn't skate would be even considered to be a defenseman in the NHL, at least nowadays the goons are all forwards buried on the 4th line ala John Scott.
 
Buting ghingplace said:
Igor Ulanov

Eldon Reddick

Sergei Bautin

Evgeni Davydov

Moe Mantha

Stephane Beauregaard
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I hated him with soooo much passion. The absolutely worst goalie to ever put on pads. How he was on any Nhl roster was astonishing.

Sergei Bautin
Shawn Cronin
Igor Ulanov
Phil Sykes

Are the players of 1.0 i remember being terrible.

Ondrej Pavalec is today's worst player.
 
Koonta said:
I think he was mentioned but Shawn Cronin needs more emphasis placed on him. Cronin the Barbarian was beyond bad (except for his fists/wrestling ability)

Dude scored just 3 times over a 7 year career. Funny how back in the day a talentless goon who couldn't skate would be even considered to be a defenseman in the NHL, at least nowadays the goons are all forwards buried on the 4th line ala John Scott.
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anyone remember McDonalds having a contest where you were asked to predict when Cronin would get his first goal of the year?

this video is delightful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPnd7D8QL3c

this one even moreso. what a skillset!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUqDEcI9vyQ

Hank Chinaski said:
1.0 (that I was old enough to remember)

F: Russ Romaniuk
F: Mike Eagles -> the definition of "offensively challenged"
F: Butsy Erickson
D: Arto Blomsten -> was going to say Mikulchik, but then I remembered how bad Blomsten was. Plus he had a hideous bucket.
D: Sergei Bautin
G: Mike O'Neill -> can't believe this is the first time he's been mentioned in this thread.
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Eagles was not nearly as bad as Sykes. Sykes weighed around 151 lbs? his mustache and his Joffa lid just added to my hate of him.
Mike O'Neill - i remember when he finally got a few NHL starts and didn't look bad. then was injured and i don't think he ever played again.
Bautin's too obvious (him being traded to Detroit and apparently puking during his first practice was gold). Sergei Kharin is a more entertaining choice.

Russ Romaniuk, man, i felt bad for him. he wanted to get his university degree. was 1 year from completion but signed with the Jets. didn't last more than 2 seasons.
 
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Not sure how any of the players listed could be considered all time worst Jets. There are players who played single games in the NHL never to return. Surely they are inferior to the players listed some of which played hundreds of games in the NHL.

Beuragard was the worst ever goalie??

Try Ron Loustel who played one game in 80-81 and let in 10 goals.
 
cheswick said:
Not sure how any of the players listed could be considered all time worst Jets. There are players who played single games in the NHL never to return. Surely they are inferior to the players listed some of which played hundreds of games in the NHL.

Beuragard was the worst ever goalie??

Try Ron Loustel who played one game in 80-81 and let in 10 goals.
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Everybody has their own criteria. IMO a guy lke Loustel was not around long enough to qualify for this esteemed recognition.

BTW, I remember that game by Loustel. It was a home game against Vancouver.

One thing I will say about the goaltending: None of the sub-standard goaltenders got 5 years to prove themselves.
 
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