Some
how some way the Winnipeg Jets keep pulling out points that at times look
impossible. After the shootout win vs Edmonton they now have 70 points; 4
points behind the divisional rival Chicago Blackhawks (3rd in
Central). More importantly the Jets now have a 5 point lead on the first wildcard
and 7 points up on the Wild. So as of right now they’re fine, but by no means
safe & sound.
Ill timed injury
In last nights win the Jets appear to
have lose Mathieu Perreault who played 2 shifts and was seen walking out the building
with a “walking boot”. So one would assume he’s out 2-4 weeks at a minimum. The team also lost recently acquired Drew Stafford to some form of an upper body injury; the extent of his injury is still unknown.
The Jets effort to get some help
via trade is likely to be stepped up immediately. When you put two and
two together; one thing to me makes sense. Assuming all was well between the
two (dressing room, etc) ; would the Jets want to re-acquire veteran Olli
Jokinen who was just traded to Toronto. The cost for him would be cheap 5th
to 7th rounder; and he would be a major upgrade compared to TJ
Galiardi and Anthony Peluso.
Others like David Booth, Patrick
Dwyer, Erik Condra etc would be cheaper than Jokinen (in acquiring not in
salary); again would be an upgrade compared to Galiardi & Peluso. One
potential roster move that will occur when the Jets upgrade is either waiving
or trading Paul Postma who hasn’t played since Jan 8.
In the short term
One of
three things will happen. 1> they move Dustin Byfuglien up front again from
defense, which hurts there backend which has never looked better in
Thrashers/Jets history than it does now. 2> Call up prospect Joel Armia from
St. John’s which general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff was discussing earlier last
week. If I were a betting man, which I
am; I’d suggest the Jets bring Big Buff up front. Jets coach Paul Maurice would trust him more
than the rookie Armia who has played 1 game in the NHL. There could be a third
option; a short term patch job; which would see John Albert or Patrice Cormier being recalled
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