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

[Sol]

Every year this thread comes up, and I say no, but this year I think they’re legit.

 

[DANTHEMAN1967]

A weak schedule has really helped the Jets good start, I expect the regression to start any time now.

Called it.

 

[gojetsgo]

Called it.

we beat colorado, dallas, nyr then lose to tampa who we beat once already and now florida, but congrats... you called it! the jets didn't going 81-1!

 

[BlueDream]

Panthers fans were correct in chanting “overrated” at them.

And I actually like the Jets but they’re not doing anything in the playoffs unless they add a 2C and a defenseman before the deadline.

 

[voyageur]

Panthers fans were correct in chanting “overrated” at them.

And I actually like the Jets but they’re not doing anything in the playoffs unless they add a 2C and a defenseman before the deadline.

Haven't lost to a Western Conference team yet. But they have a tough road trip, after playing the defending champs at home, starting in Pitt, going through Nashville, to Minnesota, then on to Vegas and L.A before ending in Dallas. 6 games in 4 different time zones in 10 nights.

If the Jets are still in 1st place at the end of that road trip, I think they are an established contender in the West, as all the teams in the West need some upgrades at different positions. Nature of the Cap era.

 

[Tasteless Beaver]

They look tired. They look like they have everything needed to win, but they were always a step behind in both Florida games. Arniel has been distributing ice time pretty evenly, so I don’t know what the issue is. All we can do is have faith in the team and hope for better next game.

 

[Metroid]

Jets can't handle the Atlantic

 

[Zhamnov5GoalGame]

Jets can't handle the Atlantic

Looked pretty handled Tuesday night.
Every team is going to lose games and have nights where they don't play well or don't get the results they want. As long as they win more than they lose then they'll be fine and have a chance to prove themselves in THIS season's playoffs like every other team.

Florida and Winnipeg are both really strong teams.
A 1-1 record after the 2 games is what you would expect.

 

[Zhamnov5GoalGame]

Panthers fans were correct in chanting “overrated” at them.

And I actually like the Jets but they’re not doing anything in the playoffs unless they add a 2C and a defenseman before the deadline.

I know that's the easy assumption but it doesn't always work out.
The Jets were better last year before acquiring Sean Monohan then we were after we did.
Namestnikov was amazing last season and then excelled in a 4th line role after the Monohan trade.
This year he's been pretty incredible all things considered.

I'll leave it to Chevy but trade deadline acquisitions rarely work out.
We've been fishing for a 2C many times.
Grass isn't always greener on the other side.
19GP 5G 7A 12PTS
Not a bad stat line for a defensive player who meshes well with his line mates.

 

[Jets 31]

November 26th and the Jets are still first overall at 18-4......

 

[Skidooboy]

Panthers fans were correct in chanting “overrated” at them.

And I actually like the Jets but they’re not doing anything in the playoffs unless they add a 2C and a defenseman before the deadline.

I love the narrative of the Jets being bad in the playoffs.

were they? Sure against Colorado they were less than perfect...

BUT.

Colorado had a goaltender who is , lets face it, an AHL goalie, stand on his head and play .957 SV% hockey over the last 4 games of the series. As soon as he got cold the next round?The Avs were out.

a .907 career goalie reg season and playoffs.. stood on his head.

I'm not saying the Jets were dominant or even "good" in that series....

but the Jets were in those games...Face off percentages giveaway takeaway Powerplay%, hits, blocked shots... the Jets were competitive..

.and had Georgieve not had the games of his life? say he plays like he does almost every other game he plays? the jets grab one here or there and suddenly it's Colorado that have to chase the games....
I honestly think the Jets are facing the Oil in the conference final....

it's not that the Jets were that bad...it's that Georgiev had a horseshoe up his A$$!

 

[Dickie Dunn]

November 26th and the Jets are still first overall at 18-4......

Wild played well last night, several times had the Jets on rollerskates. Didn't matter, 4-1 win and Hellebucyk was incredible. Anyone who thinks the Jets aren't for real is not paying attention.

 

[Joe Hallenback]

Our little cold no wifi no airport city with the small rink and no money is better then you all

 

[Gurilla]

If they sleep on you

Tuck em in

 

[Adam da bomb]

Wild played well last night, several times had the Jets on rollerskates. Didn't matter, 4-1 win and Hellebucyk was incredible. Anyone who thinks the Jets aren't for real is not paying attention.

Kaprizov was really good. He was like a Mackinnon lite out there. Helly was just better.

 

[White Out 902]

The Manitoba Premier has promised that we will get Wi-Fi installed if the Jets make it to the Stanley Cup finals

 

[Raccoon Jesus]

Praying for Vilardi Kupari and Iafallo triple hat tricks tomorrow so the Jets can just go hire Rob Blake as co-GM and get him far far away from here

 

[Hunter368]

Are the Jets going go till the end of the season in 1st OA place, of course not. No team is as good or bad as people think, but the Jets have totally bought into the new coaching systems, beliefs and while I wasn't originally a huge fan of Scott A hire, he is finally a coach who is using the players to their strengths unlike most coaches who try to force players into roles which aren't often the right fit for them. I don't consider the Jets as the top cup contender, but anyone thinking they are a fake team or based purely on luck haven't watched them play. No super stars at forward or on D, but many very good players (maybe the best 3rd line in the NHL) and a very deep team with a elite goalie. Easily a top 10 team. But as we all know, when playoffs come it all depends which team/goalie peaks at the right moment is the most dangerous thats why GM's just want to get into the playoffs and roll the dice and hope for the best in their team. One step at a time, reg season first, make the playoffs and then tweak the team as required to fill injuries, add vets, see how the kids develop and see how it goes. Fun ride