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Article linked below. Some detailed discussion of various aspects of the team before the awarding of an average grade for the first quarter. Lots to agree/disagree with in the article, but also some reasonably balanced assessment IMO.
I've posted the opening (well under 10%) below:
TAMPA – It hasn’t always been pretty, that much is obvious for all to see.
In fact, there have been quite a few nights when elite-level goaltending has glossed over some of the deficiencies in the Winnipeg Jets’ collective game.
Going into the season, goaltending was always going to be under the microscope – especially given the turnover on the defence corps. It’s a bit of a patchwork blue line, but they’ve been battling as best they can and the Jets have tried to focus on dedicating themselves to being better as a five-man unit.
Yes, there have been breakdowns and lapses in coverage, but the Jets becoming better in their own zone was always going to be a work in progress.
The pressure was on Connor Hellebuyck to provide stability between the pipes. He’s done that and more.
Making the grade: Jets receive their positional report cards...
I've posted the opening (well under 10%) below:
TAMPA – It hasn’t always been pretty, that much is obvious for all to see.
In fact, there have been quite a few nights when elite-level goaltending has glossed over some of the deficiencies in the Winnipeg Jets’ collective game.
Going into the season, goaltending was always going to be under the microscope – especially given the turnover on the defence corps. It’s a bit of a patchwork blue line, but they’ve been battling as best they can and the Jets have tried to focus on dedicating themselves to being better as a five-man unit.
Yes, there have been breakdowns and lapses in coverage, but the Jets becoming better in their own zone was always going to be a work in progress.
The pressure was on Connor Hellebuyck to provide stability between the pipes. He’s done that and more.
Making the grade: Jets receive their positional report cards...