The Jets have a 3-4-1 record or 10th in the Eastern conference. 24 goals for, 32 against. Okay ... so our defence sucks. It's okay, don't panic.
This is all a part of the plan. See the big picture! This is a long term thing. It's a process.
We ARE the new look Jets. Say it out loud, it feels good! We needed to make sure the jerseys and logo looked good or people wouldn't buy it. We had to make sure that the NHL Jets channel could supply crazed fans with games (for only $10 a month) because they couldn't get tickets. A rookie GM and rookie coach will go through some growing pains. That's all it is - we are the next Nashville. Draft and develop. Don't worry. We're like the Oakland Athletics - you know moneyball.
It might take 4-5 years to get some good players who can help this club. For instance, Scheifele has only two years of seasoning since he's been drafted. He's going to be great - a true 1st line centre. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise and don't worry, he will meet our expectations and more. We were also so lucky to select Trouba last year. Those other teams were foolish for not selecting such a highly ranked defenceman. With only 3 years of eligibility left at the U of Michigan, I'm sure he won't use it all. There is NO WAY he'll want to graduate and become a free agent like U of Wisconsin star Schultz. And hey, we're signing quality NHL free agents to change the culture of losing for our AHL and NHL teams. This is a process. We need to be patient.
Until then, we'll resign the current lot of players we have for 4-5 years as stop gaps. Okay, maybe they aren't the best but it's tough to recruit to a hockey crazed city and the loudest rink in the NHL!!! This year, maybe RFA Bogo, Burmi, Little and Wheeler can get paid. Maybe we can resign Hainsey at a discounted price. Don't worry though, reinforcements are on the way.
Season ticket holders - don't worry! By the time you are resigning your new 5 year contract, we should be as good as Nashville.
But really - Does everyone have their new jersey? I do! Jets channel? (Well, here in Edmonton I have Centre Ice). Hat? Check, THREE and and even a scarf! It's cold here in Edmonton. I needed the license plate covers too. Sorry got off track...
But until then, don't worry - what did Terrell Owens say? "Get your popcorn ready!" It might be a little cold but hey, come on - we're used to it being cold.
This is all a part of the plan. See the big picture! This is a long term thing. It's a process.
We ARE the new look Jets. Say it out loud, it feels good! We needed to make sure the jerseys and logo looked good or people wouldn't buy it. We had to make sure that the NHL Jets channel could supply crazed fans with games (for only $10 a month) because they couldn't get tickets. A rookie GM and rookie coach will go through some growing pains. That's all it is - we are the next Nashville. Draft and develop. Don't worry. We're like the Oakland Athletics - you know moneyball.
It might take 4-5 years to get some good players who can help this club. For instance, Scheifele has only two years of seasoning since he's been drafted. He's going to be great - a true 1st line centre. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise and don't worry, he will meet our expectations and more. We were also so lucky to select Trouba last year. Those other teams were foolish for not selecting such a highly ranked defenceman. With only 3 years of eligibility left at the U of Michigan, I'm sure he won't use it all. There is NO WAY he'll want to graduate and become a free agent like U of Wisconsin star Schultz. And hey, we're signing quality NHL free agents to change the culture of losing for our AHL and NHL teams. This is a process. We need to be patient.
Until then, we'll resign the current lot of players we have for 4-5 years as stop gaps. Okay, maybe they aren't the best but it's tough to recruit to a hockey crazed city and the loudest rink in the NHL!!! This year, maybe RFA Bogo, Burmi, Little and Wheeler can get paid. Maybe we can resign Hainsey at a discounted price. Don't worry though, reinforcements are on the way.
Season ticket holders - don't worry! By the time you are resigning your new 5 year contract, we should be as good as Nashville.
But really - Does everyone have their new jersey? I do! Jets channel? (Well, here in Edmonton I have Centre Ice). Hat? Check, THREE and and even a scarf! It's cold here in Edmonton. I needed the license plate covers too. Sorry got off track...
But until then, don't worry - what did Terrell Owens say? "Get your popcorn ready!" It might be a little cold but hey, come on - we're used to it being cold.
