2019-2020 Tank Thread

[Cypruss]

Winnipeg down to a 25% chance to make playoffs - according to sportsclubstats.

 

[tntkid]

We're drafting the Swede, right?

Look, I don't care if he's a shoot first winger. He's a Swede from Djurgården. If we're in that range, we draft him.

We only seem to draft Europeans.

Not sure why this team is so scared to draft Canadian players more often.

 

[Weezeric]

The thing that sucks is we are likely just going to miss the playoffs and be in a bad spot for a low end draft pick.

We might end up with another pathetic player like Morrissey or Connor.

 

[voyageur]

Winnipeg down to a 25% chance to make playoffs - according to sportsclubstats.

The Jets are getting closer to the bottom of the division. They are close in the playoff race because of games played, but if the teams with games in hand win 2/3, the Jets margin starts to add up. If they don't have the manpower, I could see them falling into a top 10 draft pick.

 

[GNP]

From what I see of Cody Eakins -- the only reason why Chevy picked him up, was because each playoff game is worth $ 1.5 mil per home game, and that adds up to a lot of profit for TNSE, if they get in. I view this aquisition as purely a financial one, in hopes he would increase our chances to get in.

As for Eakins -- he's not worth anywhere near $ 3 mil IMO, and we have better guys on cheap entry level contracts --like Harkins.

After this season,"let Cody Eakins walk"- talent level isn't there.

Right now, it's looking like we'll just make "miss" the playoffs, but come very close, and considering how decimated this team is due to injuries -- that's acceptable to me. We could still do it though -- but we'll not a real long winning streak.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

We're drafting the Swede, right?

Look, I don't care if he's a shoot first winger. He's a Swede from Djurgården. If we're in that range, we draft him.

What Swede are you talking about?

 

[jrs]

I love tanks

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Considering games in hand we are going to be hard pressed to catch Nash and Minny looks good to leapfrog past us. It will be tough to catch Flames, but even if we do, we probably finish 9th in the West. If not, we are likely 10th. Then there is Arizona. We are tied with them now. That could go either way. We could easily finish 11th in the west.

We are currently in the 12th draft spot. If Minny and Ari pass us and Cgy stays ahead we likely drop to 10th spot. I don't think any other team is likely to pass us so it looks right now like we probably draft from 10th-12th OA.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

This thread is kinda useless. We are going to win one lose one , win 2 lose 2 and stay just outside the wildcard. We are inconsistent and it goes both ways with winning and losing.

We are not making playoffs and we are not getting a top draft pick.

This year will be a complete waste

HockeyProspect.com has Anton Lundell at 13 and Connor Zary at 16. Both very promising left shot C's. Exactly what we need. We look like finishing 10-12, but even up to 15 at least 1 of those 2 should be available.

It would have been nice to get one of those 2-3 years ago but the past is past. But this year should not be a complete waste. We should be able to get a good prospect in the 2nd rd too.

 

[Romang67]

What Swede are you talking about?

Holtz.

 

[Mortimer Snerd]

Holtz.

Thought that might have been the one. Looks like a real nice player. Might be a right shot version of KFC.

Not what we really need though - and almost certainly gone before we pick.

 

[rubikscube]

From what I see of Cody Eakins -- the only reason why Chevy picked him up, was because each playoff game is worth $ 1.5 mil per home game, and that adds up to a lot of profit for TNSE, if they get in. I view this aquisition as purely a financial one, in hopes he would increase our chances to get in.

As for Eakins -- he's not worth anywhere near $ 3 mil IMO, and we have better guys on cheap entry level contracts --like Harkins.

After this season,"let Cody Eakins walk"- talent level isn't there.

Right now, it's looking like we'll just make "miss" the playoffs, but come very close, and considering how decimated this team is due to injuries -- that's acceptable to me. We could still do it though -- but we'll not a real long winning streak.

Kevin Cheveldayoff is not an owner of TNSE. He's a hired employee who's job is to do what he sees fit to best manage the on-ice product. He's obviously trying to push for playoffs and managing to the best of his ability - whether he's succeeding or not is a different conversation.

Chevy isn't pushing to make playoffs to make TNSE 3 million dollars. That's conspiracy theory talk, and it REALLY needs to end. It's nonsense

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

Chevy isn't pushing to make playoffs to make TNSE 3 million dollars. That's conspiracy theory talk, and it REALLY needs to end. It's nonsense

It's not conspiracy theory, it's the reality of big business. You make money for your employer, you keep your job, probably get a raise and a bonus. You lose money for your employer, you are looking for a new employer. Or that's how it should be. Chevy should be fearing for his job. That leash Chipman has him on has way too much slack.

 

[rubikscube]

It's not conspiracy theory, it's the reality of big business. You make money for your employer, you keep your job, probably get a raise and a bonus. You lose money for your employer, you are looking for a new employer. Or that's how it should be. Chevy should be fearing for his job. That leash Chipman has him on has way too much slack.

How does the team make the most money? by having a stable, competitive on-ice product long term. Which Chipman and Chevy both obviously agree on. They've preached it since day 1.

If this wasn't the case then Chevy wouldn't have blown up the team after the 2014 playoffs. He's even said so himself in interviews.

People that think Chipman is pressuring Chevy to "push for playoffs" to make the extra 3 million while sacrificing their long-term vision are just making that up. They don't know that.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

How does the team make the most money? by having a stable, competitive long-term on-ice product.

I repeat... Chevy should be fearing for his job. He is achieving stable, long term mediocrity, nothing more.

 

[Whileee]

You dont know our Jets.

As soon as they are out ( i hope not)

They will go undefeated on their last 7 games

Wheeler will get to 80 points as he will play all situation all empty nets minutes

...and then the Jets will win a lottery pick.

 

[Jetfaninflorida]

Our remaining schedule has us on self driving auto tank mode.

 

[The Blue Baron]

Our remaining schedule has us on self driving auto tank mode.

I fear this mode well have us win to many games and get an already poor lottery winning rate.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

The power of the tank compels you!
The power of the tank compels you!

 

[GeorgeJETson]

The power of the tank compels you!
The power of the tank compels you!

(If you get the reference, then my deepest condolences)

 

[PhilJets]

...and then the Jets will win a lottery pick.

I have a good question for you Whileee

You always have a good answer.

If Jets win the #1 pick

Who should they take?

 

[KingBogo]

I have a good question for you Whileee

You always have a good answer.

If Jets win the #1 pick

Who should they take?

I know you are asking Whileee, but from everything I've read Lafrenière is in his own tier in this draft.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

(If you get the reference, then my deepest condolences)

No, I had to Google it. Thankfully I missed that one. I did however watch Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter. Actually, not a bad movie. Having an A-list cast really helps.

 

[nobody imp0rtant]

I have a good question for you Whileee

You always have a good answer.

If Jets win the #1 pick

Who should they take?

Now ask @Mortimer Snerd.

 

[DannyGallivan]

We're drafting the Swede, right?

Look, I don't care if he's a shoot first winger. He's a Swede from Djurgården. If we're in that range, we draft him.

Man I hope not.