In our previous Central Division Snapshot, we looked at how the division was shaping up after the initial flood of free agent signings in mid-July. With training camps now underway, let’s take a look at how the landscape shifted over the second half of the summer.
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Team Synopsis: Winnipeg Jets – September 11, 2022
The winds of change seemed to be blowing into the Winnipeg Jets organization following a disappointing 21/22 season. As the dust settles on the offseason, though, it appears the Jets will give their core another chance under a new coach.
Central Division Snapshot: July 21, 2022
In the last Central Division Snapshot, I looked at how each team stacked up as free agency approached. With the frenzy now complete and most of this summers UFAs already locked in with new teams, let’s take a look at how the landscape changed over the first week of free agency.
Central Division Snapshot – July 9, 2022
With the draft a not-so-distant memory, teams are readying themselves for the free agent frenzy that is now just a few days away. Let’s take a look at how teams have repositioned themselves since the initial Central Division Snapshot of the offseason. We’ll include all roster transactions made up to the end of the draft.
Central Division Snapshot – June 26, 2022
The Colorado Avalanche were the class of the Central Division in 2021-2022 and are one win away from hoisting the Stanley Cup. Which teams might challenge for supremacy in the Central in 2022-2023? Which teams are in the best position to improve their rosters over the summer as the offseason gets underway?
Trade Proposal: Paul Stastny (NYR) / Schneider+ (WPG)
The New York Rangers have fallen off their early season pace as their mediocre 5v5 results have started to catch up to them, but still look like a contender in the Metropolitan. The Jets sit 6th in the Central and look like they need to re-tool the roster to get back to contender status. These two teams could be excellent trade partners, so let’s take a look at a hypothetical trade proposal.
Armchair GM: Winnipeg Jets – Jan 2022
As an Armchair GM, we’ll put ourselves in the driver’s seat of an NHL team and put together a plan to contend for the Stanley Cup. Today, we’re sitting in Kevin Cheveldayoff’s chair as we take charge of the Winnipeg Jets.
UFA Signing Check-in: Paul Stastny – WPG (Jan 2022)
I’ve been checking in on some of the more prominent free agent signings from last offseason to see how they are performing with their new teams. Today, we’ll check in on Paul Stastny who signed a one year extension with the Jets a few days ahead of free agency opening.
Trade Check-in: Brenden Dillon (WPG) / Picks (WSH) (Dec 2021)
e Winnipeg Jets set out to revamp their defense corps this past offseason, bringing in a couple of D-men by trade. Brenden Dillon was one such addition, coming over from Washington for a package of draft picks. Let’s take a look at the early returns on the trade.
Regular Season Brief: Nov 24
andings are starting to take shape as we approach the quarter mark of the season. Historically, most teams that sit in playoff positions at American Thanksgiving are still there at the end of the season. Yet there are most often a few surprises mixed in. This week, we’ll look for one team in each division that appears most likely to break into the playoff picture over the rest of the season, along with one team that looks most likely to fall out.