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Confirmed Signing with Link: [WPG] F Mark Schiefele signs extension with the Jets (7 years, $8.5M)

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So was Wheeler the problem and Scheifele was not? At first I thought it was probably a decision to pick Scheif over Wheeler due to age, but then the Jets also signed Hellebuyck through many older years so now I'm conflicted on the Jets motive
 
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Right and I bet both of these players could win the cup on a better team. My point though is they have already proven over the past 10 years this core doesn't have what it takes to be a contender. Hell they have barely been a playoff team many years.

I think they would have been better off selling high and rebuilding and think Winnipeg is forced to do just that in a few seasons when nothing changes and fans start rebelling like Leaf fans did.
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They got a lot closer to the cup then Leafs have in the last decade.
 
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I just don’t understand why the Jets make either of these signings. They’re a team on the decline that should be looking to clean house and rebuild. They started extremely well last season, but had one of the worst mid-season collapses we’ve ever seen. They’re not a contender, and their prospect pool isn’t good enough to turn this aging group into a contender. Free agents don’t want to sign there. The list goes on and on.
 
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Not bad contracts for him and Hellebuyck but I just don't see the Jets competing for a Cup anytime soon. The team lost its lister a bit and doesn't sell out every home game like they used too. I think the city is getting tired of being a playoff team but not really being able to make a run. Heck they even lost their WHL team after a few seasons.

Winnipeg needs to rebuild and could of jump started that by moving these 2. They are both still great players and these contracts aren't bad , especially with the cap rising so I don't see them being a big issue. I just don't see Winnipeg really coming close to a cup the next few years while these guys are still somewhat in their prime years...
 
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Really like these two deals for the Jets. A team is only as good as its spine. These two are important parts, that’s for sure. Elite goalie and high end RHC.
 
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PizzaAndPucks said:
Not bad contracts for him and Hellebuyck but I just don't see the Jets competing for a Cup anytime soon. The team lost its lister a bit and doesn't sell out every home game like they used too. I think the city is getting tired of being a playoff team but not really being able to make a run. Heck they even lost their WHL team after a few seasons.

Winnipeg needs to rebuild and could of jump started that by moving these 2. They are both still great players and these contracts aren't bad , especially with the cap rising so I don't see them being a big issue. I just don't see Winnipeg really coming close to a cup the next few years while these guys are still somewhat in their prime years...
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Ironically, even after trading PLD, I think the Jets are actually a better team this year at least deeper on paper than last year.

You now have Schiefele, Perfetti and Vallardi down the middle. That's a pretty strong trio of centers long term.
 
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Interesting for sure. Not sure the immediate future in Winnipeg is all that bright, more mid pack imo, so good on him for committing.
 
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PizzaAndPucks said:
Not bad contracts for him and Hellebuyck but I just don't see the Jets competing for a Cup anytime soon. The team lost its lister a bit and doesn't sell out every home game like they used too. I think the city is getting tired of being a playoff team but not really being able to make a run. Heck they even lost their WHL team after a few seasons.

Winnipeg needs to rebuild and could of jump started that by moving these 2. They are both still great players and these contracts aren't bad , especially with the cap rising so I don't see them being a big issue. I just don't see Winnipeg really coming close to a cup the next few years while these guys are still somewhat in their prime years...
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Decline? The Jets' oldest player is 32, and the cupboards are not empty of young talent, plus most of the core is locked up for a few years. Young teams aren't really threats of decline. Perfetti, Lucius, Lambert, McGroarty, Chibrikov, Barlow, Heinola, Kuzmin, Milic, DiVicentiis keep the roster going for a long time, in addition to the usual youngish core that likely re-signs once their contracts expire.
 
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