Are the Jets for real or are they going to crash and burn?

[Iggys Dome]

I’ll preface by saying that I actually like the Jets and I hope they will succeed.


But holy crap is this not the same song and dance we’ve seen the past two seasons? IIRC in 22-23 they were first in the west until January, looked absolutely dominant and they ended up in the 2nd WC spot, clinching a spot in the last game or two of the regular season.

Then last year they were setting all kinds of defensive records, allowing 2 or less goals in god knows how many games in a row. Only for them to get their asses blasted (pardon my French) by the Colorado Avalanche in 5 (where they let in 5 or more goals each game, an NHL record).

Is that why no one is talking about their ridiculous 12-1 start to the season? How is the Jets fanbase feeling about them this year? What about fans of other central division teams? I thought Scott Arniel was an underwhelming hire, but they’re doing well.

Is something different about them this year? Or will it be the same song and dance come crunch time?

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[Devonator]

They will obviously come back down to earth.....and to be honest I still wouldn't put them with the top teams yet.....they need to prove this over the whole season and finally do something in the playoffs.....

 

[OysterForever]

They're out in first playoff series anyway

 

[antiqueslivers]

the next string of games will be telling.

 

[ItWasJustified]

I thought Scott Arniel was an underwhelming hire, but they’re doing well.

Wasn't he was the head coach for their longest winning streak last season while Rick Bowness was away from the team? He was the obvious choice to me.

 

[Deno]

Until they win in the POs they are pretenders.
The win against the Avs tonight was all on Hellebuyck.
Avs were the better team yet the Jets won.
Now if Hellebuych plays like this in the POs...?
Until then they are not to be taken seriously.

 

[Bizz]

a 38 year old Aaron Rodgers can only do so much.

 

[BuiumSaveUs]

They’re obviously not this good but they play good, structured hockey while having some really good players on offense. Oh and the hellybuck guy doesn’t hurt either. I don’t know that Connor/Schuefele/Morrisey combo at this point is good enough to win a cup tho.

 

[MetalheadPenguinsFan]

They’ll implode when it matters

 

[Cancuks]

Overachieving for sure. History has shown that going all out in the regular season isn't the best strategy and peaking too early is also a problem. Ehlers is having a career year, but again a pending UFA and its funny how this always happens.

 

[TheBeastCoast]

It does kind of almost feel like a peaking to early scenario. They have definitely locked up their playoff spot comfortably already though lol

 

[Peasy]

They crash and burn most playoffs... So I'd probably lean with that. Their best players often don't show up come playoff time, especially helley lately.

 

[ijuka]

With the Jets, I'd like to see them show it in the playoffs.

 

[Hennessy]

Jets have often looked better than what they are.
This season so far is just them in hyper mode.
We'll see.

 

[Eyeseeing]

Pleasantly surprising, and regardless impressive.
I don’t think a fatal crash is coming but it will certainly not continue at this clip.
lol I hated the Arniel hire and Comrie signing
Good thing I don’t make organizational decisions

 

[King Woodballs]

They will obviously come back down to earth.....and to be honest I still wouldn't put them with the top teams yet.....they need to prove this over the whole season and finally do something in the playoffs.....

While they need to do something in the playoffs absolutely.
They have lost 1 regular season game since April 1….

 

[White Out 902]

The only thing that's surprising about this thread is there aren't more people wondering if they'll actually make the playoffs. If the Maple Leafs were 13-1 to start the season, or the Oilers, the constant fellatio on this site and across Canadian media would be unbearable.

Good. Underestimate us. I prefer it that way.

 

[byrath]

They're legit imo. We'll see how things progress but for now Winnipeg, Vegas and Dallas are the top 3 cup contenders in the west, with Edmonton and Vancouver slightly behind.