Who is going to be a surprise in this year's Training Camp?

[Mortimer Snerd]

I was grabbing a beer in the upper lounge and Chevy was beside me. The usual beating around the bush lol. It good little chat. Was very busy on his phone


Yeah his skating as usual was great. But he was landing some nice shots at net for tip ins, as well as playing decent defense. We can only hope he has a rebound year and I think he can do it

Hope you are right because otherwise he is Wright.

 

[Eyeseeing]

Heinola wins this one

 

[Heldig]

Well, I was wishing for a 4th line of Barron - Namestnikov - Chibrikov...swapping Apples for Barron works though, too.

Instant chemistry in the Ex game tonight!

 

[ennsjd07]

Kappo Kakhonen. Not in a good way.

 

[Jet]

If Kevin He ever makes the Jets we are going to have an ongoing 'who's on first' routine going on.

He scored!
He who?
Not who, He. Who's in goal.
I don't know. Who is in goal?


Just for a little clarity I suggest we either come up with a good nickname for He or standardize the practice of capitalizing the full name in order to differentiate it from the pronoun.

HE scored!
Great.

They?

Let's call him pronoun

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

They?

Let's call him pronoun

I don't expect He will ever be more than a semi-pronoun.

 

[Jet]

I don't expect He will ever be more than a semi-pronoun.

That's gooooood

 

[voyageur]

Nikita Chibrikov. I don't think he has a shot at making the opening day roster no matter what he does but maybe Arniel will surprise us?

I look at the last game. He's winning board battles with Kaprizov. Must have led the team in high danger scoring chances. If it comes down to him and JAD for the last roster spot, you know Anderson-Dolan has passed waivers for 2 consecutive years. There's a unique skillset that Chibrikov has, a keen sense for finding scoring areas.

I'd kind of like to see him get a game with Iafallo and Barron as the 4th line before the final cuts. With Barron at C. The Jets have no shortage of players they can plug in as grinders, good positional players, but guys who can score, well that's a lot of pressure to put on the top 6, and Namestnikov is hardly an elite scorer, more of a steady good skating player. It would give Arniel some different offensive options, and I think Chibrikov with Perfetti could be something to watch on the PP. It's almost a shame the Jets can't keep Yager up too. At least for a few NHL games.

 

[Jet]

I look at the last game. He's winning board battles with Kaprizov. Must have led the team in high danger scoring chances. If it comes down to him and JAD for the last roster spot, you know Anderson-Dolan has passed waivers for 2 consecutive years. There's a unique skillset that Chibrikov has, a keen sense for finding scoring areas.

I'd kind of like to see him get a game with Iafallo and Barron as the 4th line before the final cuts. With Barron at C. The Jets have no shortage of players they can plug in as grinders, good positional players, but guys who can score, well that's a lot of pressure to put on the top 6, and Namestnikov is hardly an elite scorer, more of a steady good skating player. It would give Arniel some different offensive options, and I think Chibrikov with Perfetti could be something to watch on the PP. It's almost a shame the Jets can't keep Yager up too. At least for a few NHL games.

I agree.

I feel like Chibi could be a utility knife guy and it's a real luxury to have guys like that in the lineup especially those who have dynamic skill. Then if a line like 55 81 13 isn't going just plug 90 in there, etc.

As for Yaeger he's really really surprised. I do think a season in the A is going to be huge for him but it would be hilarious if he made the Jets before McG cracks the Pens.

I'm feeling really good about the potential skill turnover in the Jets forward group over the next few years, and think we're at in the bottom 6 too.

There are question marks at defense and goal, but it's looking like this team has a shot at a reload vs. a rebuild

 

[Jack7222]

I look at the last game. He's winning board battles with Kaprizov. Must have led the team in high danger scoring chances. If it comes down to him and JAD for the last roster spot, you know Anderson-Dolan has passed waivers for 2 consecutive years. There's a unique skillset that Chibrikov has, a keen sense for finding scoring areas.

I'd kind of like to see him get a game with Iafallo and Barron as the 4th line before the final cuts. With Barron at C. The Jets have no shortage of players they can plug in as grinders, good positional players, but guys who can score, well that's a lot of pressure to put on the top 6, and Namestnikov is hardly an elite scorer, more of a steady good skating player. It would give Arniel some different offensive options, and I think Chibrikov with Perfetti could be something to watch on the PP. It's almost a shame the Jets can't keep Yager up too. At least for a few NHL games.

I think Appleton is good on the defensive side but would love to see Nino / Lowry / Chib.

I'm with you though in loving Chibrikov's game -- it seems suited to basically any line. Would like to see him stick around for some games this year

I agree.

I feel like Chibi could be a utility knife guy and it's a real luxury to have guys like that in the lineup especially those who have dynamic skill. Then if a line like 55 81 13 isn't going just plug 90 in there, etc.

As for Yaeger he's really really surprised. I do think a season in the A is going to be huge for him but it would be hilarious if he made the Jets before McG cracks the Pens.

I'm feeling really good about the potential skill turnover in the Jets forward group over the next few years, and think we're at in the bottom 6 too.

There are question marks at defense and goal, but it's looking like this team has a shot at a reload vs. a rebuild

I hope our players end up being more balanced this time around, with less "defensive role guy" "offensive role guy" like they have with Lowry and Connor. Chib and Yager bode well for that, Perfetti too.

 

[KingBogo]

I agree.

I feel like Chibi could be a utility knife guy and it's a real luxury to have guys like that in the lineup especially those who have dynamic skill. Then if a line like 55 81 13 isn't going just plug 90 in there, etc.

As for Yaeger he's really really surprised. I do think a season in the A is going to be huge for him but it would be hilarious if he made the Jets before McG cracks the Pens.

I'm feeling really good about the potential skill turnover in the Jets forward group over the next few years, and think we're at in the bottom 6 too.

There are question marks at defense and goal, but it's looking like this team has a shot at a reload vs. a rebuild

Due to age Yager would need to go back to junior. He isn’t eligible to play in the AHL this season.

 

[Jet]

Due to age Yager would need to go back to junior. He isn’t eligible to play in the AHL this season.

Ugh - thanks. I didn't realize he was that young - seems like a guy who's held back by that rule (though I do understand why it exists)

 

[voyageur]

Due to age Yager would need to go back to junior. He isn’t eligible to play in the AHL this season.

From what I read Moose Jaw isn't going to be competitive this year, so he might be wasting talent until he gets traded. It would be nice if the Jets had the roster space to keep him around, say Gus slips on a banana or something, and give him 9 games to start the season...Get him in a positive mindset before going to the Juniors, practicing with the best players he can. Definitely looks like he has a future here.

 

[KingBogo]

From what I read Moose Jaw isn't going to be competitive this year, so he might be wasting talent until he gets traded. It would be nice if the Jets had the roster space to keep him around, say Gus slips on a banana or something, and give him 9 games to start the season...Get him in a positive mindset before going to the Juniors, practicing with the best players he can. Definitely looks like he has a future here.

Agreed he is a guy you’d go give a few NHL games to starting the season. I think Chevy traded McGroarty for a gem in Yager who I now fully expect to have a higher ceiling and to play as a top 6 center for us within a couple years.

 

[Teppo Numenor]

I think Appleton is good on the defensive side but would love to see Nino / Lowry / Chib.

I'm with you though in loving Chibrikov's game -- it seems suited to basically any line. Would like to see him stick around for some games this year



I hope our players end up being more balanced this time around, with less "defensive role guy" "offensive role guy" like they have with Lowry and Connor. Chib and Yager bode well for that, Perfetti too.

I am interested to see if apples continues his trajectory. He had 36pts last year, if he continues and becomes 40pt guy hr is no longer in consideration for the fourth line. His lost time in Seattle seems behind him now. Chib for the 4th line / utility guy

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

I am interested to see if apples continues his trajectory. He had 36pts last year, if he continues and becomes 40pt guy hr is no longer in consideration for the fourth line. His lost time in Seattle seems behind him now. Chib for the 4th line / utility guy

Apple's trajectory? Here, how's this for some Apple's trajectory?

 

[GNP]

Kupari is one on an NHL contract who will need to show a big improvement to stay in the NHL. If he is no better than last year they have to waive him.

Yes, your right on the money here. He looks impressive, great skater, but seems to have zero hockey IQ. Reminds me of Burmistrov, very powerful, smooth Russian skater, that can't put up any points

 

[ps241]

Ugh - thanks. I didn't realize he was that young - seems like a guy who's held back by that rule (though I do understand why it exists)

The good news is he will be playing for team Canada and he will also get traded at some point to a contender for a playoff run. He is a very solid prospect but also just entering the year Scheifele was when he “started” to dominate at the junior level in Barrie in his draft +2 season. Not sure how long it will take but my guess is at least this season and one in the AHL.

Very glad we have a legit top 6 centre prospect though. As we have seen in our org those might only come around once in a decade.

 

[drumzan]

Dancin’ Gabe’s new dance moves he’s workin on all Training Camp. If he’s timely and effective in unleashing those moves during the season… it’s good for at least 1-2 more home game wins.

Gotta get those fans going, the unofficial 7th man at CLC.

See what I mean? The guy is good for 1-2 extra wins. Absolute legend.

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