8-3-1 for 17 out of 24 points.
That's a 116 point pace.
We are getting a nice break and everyone should come back well rested.
I honestly don't care if we finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd as long as we go into the playoffs healthy and not on a big losing streak.
I feel exactly the same.
The regular season has 2 real objectives:
Finish in a seeded playoff spot
Hone and refine your systems and playstyle, work on deficiencies, and ultimately play a consistent game that will be successful in the playoffs
In my mind the Jets need to obviously get their special teams to at least league average. They have to improve their faceoffs, and continue to reinforce their strong 5v5 play.
Of course, any cup winner has to have some luck to go all the way, but you can only affect what you control, so if the Jets can work on the above I think they might be positioned as well as possible to go on a serious run.
Bonus item: make sure Hellebuyck gets adequate rest leading into the post season. Maybe run bro every 3rd game or 3 of 10 until maybe the last 2 weeks of the season and then staple Helle to the crease.