The Jets are going to be better than the Blues this year, although the Blues will be a good team.
Last year the Jets were better than the Leafs, although the Leafs were a good team.
Last year the Jets started the season against the Leafs, and got smacked. Unfortunately, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if the same thing happens tonight. The Jets seem to have a history of starting the season with a pratfall, no matter how good they end up being. I know two things, though - first, if the Jets lose tonight it will mean absolutely nothing in terms of indicating how the season will go; and second, the usual suspects will still be throwing tantrums around here about firing the coach, firing the GM, demoting everyone, changing lines, yadda yadda yadda. And they'll be wrong.