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[neutroniks]

I think this year (if they get in), they'll flip the script and instead of Helle having shed his demons and play lights out for the playoffs as they'll be the hungry underdogs, and not have the expectations of President Trophy winners. Maybe even have a 2011 Kings run

[bomberjet]

When they finally cut bait with Stanley, Schenn and whoever that other guy was (they "tanked"), the team played better ffs! I don't expect the players to purposely stop trying. I expect the team be like the NYR. Send a letter to the fans saying we suck, we're going to trade players, and come back next year. That's the extent of the tanking I expect.

I will give some credit to Chevy in making these trades. He could've done it sooner. But maybe Buffalo his favourite tardimng partner wasn't ready.

In terms of the draft lottery. The tanking only helps you with the odds. Vancouver in last place is 75% likely to not be 1st overall pick. However they have the best odds of any team to draft 1st at 25%. That's just how it works now with the lottery. Put yourself in the best position to get a higher draft pick. Instead of plodding along to get into the playoffs and get shit kicked by Colorado.

Kyle Connor might have said it best post trade deadline. The pressure came off the team, and they started performing better.

[BlackDog204]

With today's loss and LA win, the Jets are pretty much done for the year. Chevy really should have addressed the troubles of the team, when they were struggling from November until Olympic break.

Nothing was done about the inability to score outside of the top line. The Jets also do not have a reliable backup goalie, as Comrie is good but cannot be expected to carry the team, if Helle is gone. Stanley and Schenn should ahve been moved in late December.

We will have our work cut out for us in the off season, considering their are literally no prospects that will come in and secure a starting spot in the foreseeable future. We have to get back to being a "Draft and Develop" team, that the club was from 2011-16. Even if it means short term pain.

[The Jabroni]

We get mathematically eliminated on Monday, but yup. Stick a fork in them.

[pspeid]

Originally Posted by The Jabroni

We get mathematically eliminated on Monday, but yup. Stick a fork in them.

What causes teams to do well when there is no pressure, then collapse as a group when the pressure is on? Well, there's been a little research done on it:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6232390/

Here's the part of the article I thought might be most relevant to the Jets (bolds are mine) :

"By interviewing team sport athletes, Hill and Shaw (2013) found important games, expectations, individual responsibility, presence of an audience, and physical as well as mental errors to be important antecedents for the occurrence of individual choking within a team sport. Anxiety, distraction, and perceived control were mechanisms triggering choking within a team. Furthermore, moderators, such as team cohesion or motivational climate, as well as perceived consequences, such as a significant drop in performance or negative affect, were crucial for the occurrence of individual choking in teams."

Not being a part of the Jets organization I have no idea if this applies to their players or not. What do the coaches tell their players? Do they stress individual responsibility or responsibility to the team as a whole? Do they do anything to try to address the causes of collapses before they happen?

Oh well, looks like we'll have a nice long off-season to argue about this!

[harls]

Originally Posted by The Jabroni

We get mathematically eliminated on Monday, but yup. Stick a fork in them.

If LA loses all there ga.. .ah fuck it.

[CoryB]

Being realistic, on Saturday Philly came in hungry as they legitimately are in a playoff position hunting for a wild card spot. The Jets on the other hand are effectively eliminated from the playoffs and played like they just wanted to get to their golf game.

In order to have a hope the Jets need to win all three games this week (Vegas, Utah, Sharks).

LA needs to lose three straight (Seattle, Vancouver, Flames, all eliminated already).

Preds need to lose to Sharks (chasing) or Ducks (secured).

While the Sharks have Preds, Chi and Jets.

There is a real long shot possibility that Celebrini and the Sharks are coming to town on Thursday looking to score a winning goal over Helle that they didn't get in Italy. Winner goes to the playoffs, lose gets the tee time.

[Wpg_Guy]

[BlackDog204]

Originally Posted by Wpg_Guy

Not all is lost. The Jets moved up 2 spots for the NHL entry draft (8th), and depending on how Florida performs in the last couple of games, can draft at #7 overall. I've heard there is a ample supply of potential star defensemen.

Looking at the "Tankatron," the Jets now have a 12.4% chance of move up to the top 3 spots in the Draft lottery.

[Biff]

We are currently in 8th last, tied with STL & FLA at 82 points. Hopefully we lose our last 2 games and SEA wins its last 2 games and FLA can win its last game and we can move down to 6th. That's the best we can do.

...Good for Scheifele for reaching 100, and Valardi getting to 30 goals.

[optimusREIM]

Originally Posted by Biff

We are currently in 8th last, tied with STL & FLA at 82 points. Hopefully we lose our last 2 games and SEA wins its last 2 games and FLA can win its last game and we can move down to 6th. That's the best we can do.

...Good for Scheifele for reaching 100, and Valardi getting to 30 goals.

Glad to see Scheif and Vilardi get some personal accolades, but man that game was hard to watch last night.

start all the youth last two games, shut down any player that can lead to a victory. Word on the street is the draft is really deep this year.

[Sheepish]

Based on the last two games, seems apparent that all members of the current line up are more likely to lead to a loss than a victory.
In all seriousness, there is no doubt that players like Sheif, Connor, Vilardi and Toews will want to play the full season, and Connor will want to get a couple more goals to hit 40. They should get that chance. And no doubt Bucky will want to finish on a more positive note. Otherwise, focus on the youth and let them get experience. It will payoff in the future.
The big question...will Arniel be given another season? Will he get a short leash next season?

[Mr Tall Forehead]

I think we need a change at coach and it's better that they do it in the offseason than half way through the year and throw in some interim coach like we did with Dave Lowry when Maurice left a couple of seasons ago.

I'd be happy if the Jets hire a hew coach, trade Nino, Vladdy and Demelo for whatever mid round picks we can, and give guys like Lambert, Zhilkin and Yager some runway to play next year.

[Biff]

I was kind of hoping that we would have taken a stab at Pete DeBoer before he recently signed with the Islanders.

I think I would like them to take a look at Bruce Cassidy as well. He has a Stanley Cup with Vegas and been to the finals with the Bruins.

[bomberjet]

Casidy would be a great hire IMO.

[Biff]

I'm glad the Jets have lost 3 in a row, but 18 goals against in 3 games...sheesh.

[neutroniks]

[optimusREIM]

Originally Posted by Biff

I'm glad the Jets have lost 3 in a row, but 18 goals against in 3 games...sheesh.

Well, tough to see, perhaps coaching needs to be looked at, though I would be surprised if Arniel wasn't brought back.

[Wpg_Guy]

Looking at the latest renderings of Scotia Place, Calgary’s new arena currently under construction — it’s hard not to notice how quickly Canada Life Centre is aging in this era of modern NHL venues, despite True North’s continued investments in the arena's upgrades.

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True North is obviously committed to downtown Winnipeg and the current Canada Life Centre site, but with so many NHL teams reinvesting heavily in their similarly aged arenas, it makes you wonder how True North plans to keep the fan experience and facility design competitive in the long run. I could see True North upgrading the players' areas soon — such as the locker rooms, player lounge, and training facilities — to meet today's NHL standards. Beyond that, what other improvements could be done and how far can these incremental upgrades can take CLC before a more transformative approach is needed.

The SAP Center in San Jose announced a $425 million, multi-year renovation project dubbed "The Teal Reimagination".

Scotiabank Arena in Toronto began in 2023 a multi-year, $350+ million "Reimagination Project" to overhaul the fan experience and venue infrastructure.

Bridgestone Arena in Nashville is undergoing a $650 million transformation plan which was announced in 2025.

Grand Casino Arena in Minnesota announced a $600 million renovation plan in early 2026.

Delta Center in Salt Lake City is a under going a major, multi-year renovation with an estimated $525 million specifically for the arena remodel, with a broader $900 million revitalization planned for the surrounding three-block downtown district.

And several of these new facilities substantially out compete the Canada Life Centre in terms of fan experience and modern design — including Rogers Place in Edmonton, T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, and UBS Arena in New York.

[BlackDog204]

Panthers won 8-1 vs Detroit
That means they finished ahead of the Jets. The Sharks are leading Chicago 2-1. If San Jose wins, the Jets will move up one draft spot, and have the #7 overall pick. In 2016 the Jets had the #6 pick, but moved up to #2, due to our ping pong ball being drawn, along with Columbus and Toronto.