Winnipeg Jets - the more things change, the more they stay the same?

[Firestorm]

When the Atlanta Thrashers were moved to Winnipeg, fans in Winnipeg proclaimed that it would be better under the new ownership. It's been five seasons since the Thrashers became the Jets under much hype and expectation.

To be honest, although there has been some change in terms of coaches, players, uniforms, etc, the end result is still the same; the Jets are a mediocre team much like the Thrashers were (even the same one 0-4 first round playoff locks).

Why hasn't the team improved since Atlanta?

Also, I think that people view the old Winnipeg Jets with rose tinted glasses. They were usually only a first round playoff team at best.

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[LeafFever]

Paul Maurice is a terrible coach. The Leafs got Babcock. The Jets hired Maurice. Yikes.

 

[BlackDogg]

When the Atlanta Thrashers were moved to Winnipeg, fans in Winnipeg proclaimed that it would be better under the new ownership. It's been five seasons since the Thrashers became the Jets under much hype and expectation.

To be honest, although there has been some change in terms of coaches, players, uniforms, etc, the end result is still the same; the Jets are a mediocre team much like the Thrashers were (even the same one 0-4 first round playoff locks).

Why hasn't the team improved since Atlanta?

Also, I think that people view the old Winnipeg Jets with rose tinted glasses. They were usually only a first round playoff team at best.

They were a first round team because they were in the same division as Edmonton and Calgary.

 

[HarryLime]

they just picked 2nd in the draft. not sure how much was expected of them this season, but they're still a few years away.


To answer the question, they have a stockpile of good young players. ATL had Kovy and Heatley, but the Jets are stacked on O/D/G. Will prob be a year or 2 at least until they're playoff good.

 

[Shockmaster]

Whenever the HF hivemind declares a team has a bright future, that's usually the kiss of death for that team. Sorry Winnipeg.

 

[Duke749]

They were a first round team because they were in the same division as Edmonton and Calgary.

Huh? When did that happen?

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

They were a first round team because they were in the same division as Edmonton and Calgary.

Same division? The Jets are in the Central.

 

[Knies iT]

Been saying it for years, they are the epitome of mediocrity. Somehow they avoid the criticisms that teams like Edmonton are battered with. A team of misfits, not much has changed.

 

[NeverForget06]

Huh? When did that happen?

Same division? The Jets are in the Central.

It clearly says the old Jets franchise guys. The Smythe division.

 

[BlackDogg]

Huh? When did that happen?

Google playoff rounds from 1985 to 1993.

 

[Pavels Dog]

But I thought this was the year they were going to take the league by storm? Or was that last year? Or the year before? I forget.

GM should be fired for having an asset like Trouba just sitting on the sidelines. Trade the dude and get some help for your team.

 

[KPower]

I like Maurice, hopefully he doesn't get fired

 

[Heldig]

Cause no team I cheer for can ever be good

 

[LV*]

We all knew they were going to be like this, maybe Laine will change that but imo they are in the same boat as Ottawa.

 

[Nalens Oga]

Have things really changed all that much though? It's still mostly been drafting 1st rounders that aren't high outside of Laine at 2nd and everything else has been flat. Nothing notable brought in via UFA so far (maybe next year).

The change has been at a snail's pace.

 

[57special]

Trouba and Little being out is kind of important. They do need stability at the goalie position, though.

 

[dubey]

Whenever the HF hivemind declares a team has a bright future, that's usually the kiss of death for that team. Sorry Winnipeg.

Funny how that always happens

 

[Pirate King Luffy]

It clearly says the old Jets franchise guys. The Smythe division.

well...my bad. I guess I can't read lol.

 

[KidLine93]

Same division? The Jets are in the Central.

The 80's. They would have had a few cups if they were not in that division. (Smyth)

 

[JKG33]

I called it when they moved to Winnipeg and kept Atlanta's garbage around for so long. Kane and Pavelec were kept around far too long. Ladd, Enstrom, and Byfuglien should've all been sold off while they had high trade values.

Basically they should've blown up the team and tanked for the first few years in Winnipeg. Jets fans were just happy to have a team again. What did they do instead? Try to put bandaids on and scrape together a playoff appearance.

 

[kk87]

The Jets have a great future, I think this thread is very off base. Last season was a disappointment for them but it allowed them to add another high end talent, and they have a lot of top prospects waiting in the wings. They are going to be a very good team in a few years.

 

[Alexander the Gr8]

I think people should temper their expectations regarding the Jets. They have great assets but the team is still raw, and they're missing Trouba.

 

[kylbaz]

They'll come together. They need Trouba out there.

 

[Thorton02]

But they won the Kane trade.

 

[Stickpucker]

The 80's. They would have had a few cups if they were not in that division. (Smyth)

Does not compute....