Who has been your "feel good" story of this season?

[Hank Chinaski]

Scheifele's emergence. Early returns on Helle looking good. Connor going HAM in his freshman year. Kroppy's triumphant return to MTSC tonight.

That's about it. Watching the other kids (Ehlers, Armia, Dano, etc.) has been fun, but not really what I'd call "feel good". Outside of Scheif, none of them has really gone above and beyond what I expected.

 

[TheDeuce]

Thinking outside the box:







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[Deif]

No one has said it because the team was historically bad, but I have enjoyed having the Moose back in Winnipeg, cheap and enjoyable way to spend many evenings watching prospects in our organization develop throughout the season.

Hopefully next year the team is more competitive but.. I'm not holding my breath.

 

[WaveRaven]

Buff has really really impressed me. He seems to have turned a corner and is still improving.

 

[Channelcat]

For me? Its Buff!

I was a huge critic for years, but somehow he has managed to learn to be an NHL defenseman, plus has shown that he wants to be here and wants to win here. I've got a ton of respect for the man after what I've seen over the past season.

Its similiar to how I felt about Wheeler last year when he transformed himself into a big time player.


edit....and Kroppy is, was and always will be

 

[Conflicted Habs fan]

I recall seeing this tweet from a fan watching the Habs vs Jets game in Montreal. Classy move by Pardy to honour this terminally ill man to meet him and watch his first NHL game in Montreal

Incidentally I made the GDT that day. Stuff seems to happen when I make GDTs

 

[RustyCat]

For me I suppose I would have to say Armia. He was always touted as a guy with potential but his name, for whatever reason, hovered around the 'wait and see' category of prospects - as in a few question marks. So I like that he played his time in the AHL and capitalized on his chance to play with the Jets. In my opinion, he has done a tremendous job at showcasing his value and not only staying in the line up, but getting looks on different lines and specialty roles.

I think he has answered a lot of questions with his play. More will have to come but I feel he has made the best of his opportunity thus far.

 

[Aavco Cup]

Mine goes back to June. The way Boston performed on draft day and the realization we would get Barzal or Connor.

Connor has impressed me since my first viewing at dev camp. I knew he was good but far exceeded my expectations so far.

 

[Thai jet*]

Scheifele has surprised me with his improved play. He's been awesome. I don't know that I consider much else a "feel good", because this season has been **** and it has been draining.

For me it is Adam Oates' contribution to 55's improvement. Now if the team would also hire him
so it gets spread around. # 30 PP demands it.

 

[Aavco Cup]

For me it is Adam Oates' contribution to 55's improvement. Now if the team would also hire him
so it gets spread around. # 30 PP demands it.

Oates has no desire to coach again according to Friedman. He wants to focus on individual player skill development.

 

[GJF]

Burmi being back.

Yeah I know you're rolling your eyes. Sorry can't help it.

 

[Channelcat]

Burmi being back.

Yeah I know you're rolling your eyes. Sorry can't help it.

Its really hard not to like Burmi.......but

 

[peg]

To me the feel good story was a glimpse into our future with Connor Hellebuyck and his .918 save percentage. With all the consternation over undisciplined penalties, terrible power play, crappy penalty killing, losing Frolik, not signing Stempniak, and on and on...............with a .918 save percentage over the entire season, the Jets would have given up 186 goals instead of 225 and would have had a positive goal differential. Once again every team with a positive goal differential will be in the playoffs this year. Big boring Connor Hellebuyck is the number one reason that the Winnipeg Jets will be making regular playoff appearances. Even with a young team going through going pains, Hellebuyck puts us in the playoffs next year.

 

[igorulanov]

All great posts so far.

Just to add something different, I'll call out watching Perreault play with some of this year's many rookies, and showing what kind of effort it takes to be a Winnipeg Jet. Then seeing the whole line take off and up their game.

I agree with the above. Don't know if it's so much "feel good story" as it is "under appreciated story of the year", although he's missed a few games throughout the year.

I am really looking forward to an injury-free year from him and seeing what he can do next year... i think he's my early pick for "feel good story of the year 2016-2017".

 

[winnipegger]

Thinking outside the box:







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That is probably the coolest leather jacket I have ever seen

 

[Deif]

To me the feel good story was a glimpse into our future with Connor Hellebuyck and his .918 save percentage. With all the consternation over undisciplined penalties, terrible power play, crappy penalty killing, losing Frolik, not signing Stempniak, and on and on...............with a .918 save percentage over the entire season, the Jets would have given up 186 goals instead of 225 and would have had a positive goal differential. Onwce again every team with a positive goal differential will be in the playoffs this year. Big boring Connor Hellebuyck is the number one reason that the Winnipeg Jets will be making regular playoff appearances. Even with a young team going through going pains, Hellebuyck puts us in the playoffs next year.

You have to remove the goals scored we had in the games Hellebuyck played too.

 

[Sweech]

Leicester City

Unless you're a Spurs fan like me and then it doesn't feel good at all.

 

[Evil Little]

You have to remove the goals scored we had in the games Hellebuyck played too.

Not if you're merely adjusting the season sv%.

 

[Skidooboy]

For me it's all about #55.

I remember last year or the year before someone on a thread saying Mark's ceiling was average NHL 2C! At that time I said (paraphrase) "TNSE drafted Mark to be #1C and captain" I have stood by that remark. He will be those things. I have watched him grow year after year. I see him as an elite level #1C. everything he has done this year has cemented that opinion.

 

[puck stoppa]

It was a real tough choice for me, but it's gotta be the return of Guerzy to the boards more regularly! We need more of your posts around here, get writing, Im getting sick of reading Mort replying to himself

 

[civic204]

Seeing Petan's parents in the concourse.. recognized them from the WJHC the last few years. Must be neat to see your boy in the NHL.

 

[ps241]

Leicester City

Unless you're a Spurs fan like me and then it doesn't feel good at all.

I have watched zero Barclay's this year.......how the hell did Leicseter City happen?? What is the Story?

 

[Sweech]

I have watched zero Barclay's this year.......how the hell did Leicseter City happen?? What is the Story?

A lot of luck and some players becoming world class all of a sudden like Mahrez, Vardy, and Kante.

 

[razorsedge]

Buff resigning was a highlight for me. A couple seasons ago I was all for him being traded, but last season and this he really is an important part of the team.

Ehlers has been really fun to watch as well.

 

[ps241]

A lot of luck and some players becoming world class all of a sudden like Mahrez, Vardy, and Kante.

Cool it is a feel good story.