How about those "Rick Bowness less" Winnipeg Jets?

[SeanMoneyHands]

I know it's early but boy they sure look good. Without Rick behind the bench this year, I was predicting this team to take a big step back. But that clearly has not been the case.

1) Hellebuyck has been a beast posting a .948SV% and a 1.40GAA.
2) They have the best goal differential in the league.
3) League leading with 6 wins.
4) Fewest goals allowed in the league (10GA in 6 games).
5) 4th in goals for with 27.

They could have the most underrated top line in the league with Villardi - Schiefele - Connor. Scott Arniel has obviously implemented a sound defensive system with the team from day one.

Could they be the cinderella team this year? Anyone else surprised?

This will be a breakout year for Perfetti.

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[Ignatius]

Playoffs?

 

[DudeWhereIsMakar]

Scott Arniel did excellent relieving him in his absence last season.

Arniel is a good coach, he was behind the bench for the Moose going to the finals. As for Columbus... that's another story.

 

[mikelvl]

Great start, hope they keep it up. A lot can change between now and April but enjoy the ride regardless.

 

[Jumptheshark]

I love early season threads

 

[RandV]

Yeah I'm all for seeing Winnipeg succeed but regular season success is pretty meaningless at this point, now it's all about not being easily brushed aside in the first round of the playoffs.

 

[Hunter368]

Some fans, like to talk early season results but I'm not one of them. I'm super happy with their results so far, could be much worse (see some of the other projected playoff teams) but far from getting too excited at this point.

 

[heretik27]

They haven't really had a tough schedule to start the season. It's nice to come out of the gates and put together a win streak, but like any season they'll have their ups and downs. I'd say we're ahead of the curve as most of the teams we've played are still figuring their systems and structure out this early in October and I don't think Arniel has changed much from Rick's systems.