Do or Die
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Play up to demonstrated capabilities.
If that happens, we will have a nice playoff run......
If that happens, we will have a nice playoff run......
How Do You Define Success for the 2024-25 Winnipeg Jets
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I might say President's Trophy - but the PO would still not be inconsequential. And that Trophy seems to be jinxed.
I might say that making the 3rd rd would erase the horror of the last two 1st rd exits - but getting that far and then losing would suck.
I might say making the SC final - but that would be the same as getting bounced in the 3rd rd.
That leaves SC or bust - but this season has been too good to spoil with unrealistic expectations.
I'm going to say it will be a success as long as there is no outright collapse anywhere. Must win 1st rd though. After that if we lose a hard fought 7 game series in whatever rd, this season will still have been a huge success. Of course, I will prefer 16 PO wins, but that is not necessary for me to have been happy with this season.
Truth is, I would have been happy with last season, even losing in the 1st rd, if only we hadn't been blown away. Losing to a very good team in 7 games, all decided by 1 or 2 goals, a couple of them in OT, would have been no disgrace.
Edit: Can't quite vote for any of the options there.
It's missing the option I would pick, which is that I'm already super happy with the team and how they've played this year. Maybe if they fall apart it would change how I feel, but we've been watching the best Jets hockey ever this year, and watching potentially two weeks of disappointing hockey in the playoffs doesn't undo 5 months of amazing hockey during the season for myself personally.
The biggest change I’ve seen with the Jets over the last 2-3 years, is the culture change. Most important was buying out Wheeler, who was very bad for team chemistry, thanks Bowness, the next was getting rid of PLD and acquiring some great players, most important being Villardi, who’s scoring at a great clip. Lastly the hiring of Scott Armiel, and the new support coaches behind the bench, and it’s very clear the players want to play for them, and you can see it on the ice. I was not sold on Armiel, and am happy he’s proven me wrong. The proper use of Ehlers is a a very good example, and him being on power play # 1 has made a massive difference.
Do I think the Jets have the talent to win the Cup, definitely yes.
Do I think they have the heart and grit to do what it takes to go deep into the playoffs ? This means playing when your physically and emotionally exhausted and playing thru pain - well this is the big question, and so far the answer has been NO. Will this year be any different? - we’ll if Helle can shake off his past playoff poor performances, and Sheif and Morrissey can step up and lead this team - this could be the year, as the team wants to get that monkey off their back.
What would I be happy with - it would be to get into the 3rd Round, and win or lose, if they put up a valiant effort, and gave it their all, I’d be happy with that.
I’m also inclined to think they should go with the players they have now, rather than acquiring a new player rental that hasn’t worked, as shown with Monohan, and Tofolli, who really did nothing. If an exceptional player became available, I may be inclined to make that deal, and it would be a defenseman.
Do I think the Jets have the talent to win the Cup, definitely yes.
Do I think they have the heart and grit to do what it takes to go deep into the playoffs ? This means playing when your physically and emotionally exhausted and playing thru pain - well this is the big question, and so far the answer has been NO. Will this year be any different? - we’ll if Helle can shake off his past playoff poor performances, and Sheif and Morrissey can step up and lead this team - this could be the year, as the team wants to get that monkey off their back.
What would I be happy with - it would be to get into the 3rd Round, and win or lose, if they put up a valiant effort, and gave it their all, I’d be happy with that.
I’m also inclined to think they should go with the players they have now, rather than acquiring a new player rental that hasn’t worked, as shown with Monohan, and Tofolli, who really did nothing. If an exceptional player became available, I may be inclined to make that deal, and it would be a defenseman.
In practice, winning the Stanley Cup is the only thing I can 100% say I'd be totally happy about (although I accidentally picked the SCF option for some reason - so minus 1 for SCF and +1 for winning the Cup).
In theory, making it to the SCF sounds great...but then imagine losing to the Leafs. Objectively, sure, a pretty successful season...but emotionally I might never recover.
In theory, making it to the SCF sounds great...but then imagine losing to the Leafs. Objectively, sure, a pretty successful season...but emotionally I might never recover.
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President's Trophy and 1st Round Exit would still be a success IMO (but extremely disappointing)
If not that, then at least 2nd Round, probably 3rd to have some satisfaction
If not that, then at least 2nd Round, probably 3rd to have some satisfaction
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