Rexypoo - I don't know, man ... Myers had 3 pts last night ... thought he played well ... he's a keeper in my books
- CorydonKeith

He also caused multiple scoring chances against us, and lost the puck even more. He gets points because of his company.

Jets have picked 7 times in the last 5 first round picks....that allows them to be bold.
A first rd pick to Philly for Wayne Simmonds (maybe other pieces both sides).
We still lack grit. I get we are big and heavy blah blah, but we got a glimpse last night that teams are going to start to take liberties
- jjonah

This is terrible. He’s going to need an extension, which will be overpriced for his years of decline, and he’s a higher end 2nd liner now at the end of his prime. He WILL cost us Wheeler. Wheeler, Ehlers, Laine, Connor, and Perreault are all currently better.

I like that Maurice moved Laine away from ehlers last game, I hope they keep them apart. Laine looks to pass to ehlers too often when he should shoot because of how close they are off the ice. Laine needs to be more selfish with his shots and with Connor I think he will. Just my opinion
- Ross77

I liked the re-jigged lines with Ehlers/Scheif/Wheeler, Connor/Little/Laine. I think it added a little east-west to the 1st line and a little north-south to the second line. It is also more clear who the primary 'trigger man' is on the second line. I think Little's offensive side was being wasted between Ehlers&Laine as there is not a natural puck retrieving forward among them.

There was also a comment about adding grit through Simmonds. I like him - he would cost - but what piece gets moved to get him/make room for him and what do we lose? That said in todays NHL it probably makes more sense to have d-men playing role of policeman as they can be on the ice more without reducing offense. No one takes liberties with Buff on the ice. trouble is mobility and size don't always come in the same package.

This is terrible. He’s going to need an extension, which will be overpriced for his years of decline, and he’s a higher end 2nd liner now at the end of his prime. He WILL cost us Wheeler. Wheeler, Ehlers, Laine, Connor, and Perreault are all currently better.
- Rexypoo

Connor and Perrault are not even close to him now, settle down. You way under value grit and toughness. I have a feeling a team you construct would get absolutely run over in playoffs when things toughen up.

Connor and Perrault are not even close to him now, settle down. You way under value grit and toughness. I have a feeling a team you construct would get absolutely run over in playoffs when things toughen up.
- Ross77

I mean, Connor will absolutely be better by his 23rd birthday. Perreault is objectively better at every single aspect of the game, including goal scoring.

I mean, Connor will absolutely be better by his 23rd birthday. Perreault is objectively better at every single aspect of the game, including goal scoring.
- Rexypoo

Why do you do this? Have you not compared their stats side by side? He dominates Perrault at absolutely everything!!!!! There is not a GM or coach in the NHL that would take Perrault over Simmons, not a single one. If you think there is, Then there is no hope for you.

Firsts are way to valuable, add how well the Jets have done in the first round... No way I'd want them to trade any of em. The organizational depth they provide is essential to long term success. Eventually players will price themselves off the team, and those picks are critical to filling the void created. Rentals are a massive waste of assets.

I hope they keep JR with the Moose all season, barring injury callup. Let him dominate, and get better at C ( His recent hot streak was on the wing ) Little is a great 2nd C, while not putting up the points we are used to seeing, he plays a solid two way game, rarely takes penalties, great at faceoffs... We aren't hurting for more offense, not the slightest.

I like the LW swap, simply cause I feel like the lines were getting stagnant. I'm happy they didnt move Connor down to the 4th Nd MP up even more so... Connor is doing great but there is zero chance he could carry Hendricks the way MP does, it would kill his confidence.

He also caused multiple scoring chances against us, and lost the puck even more. He gets points because of his company.
- Rexypoo

He isn't going to be perfect, I agree his decision making is suspect sometimes... And his lack of vision on ice can be frustrating.

Buff and Enstrom are out, there isn't one player the comes even close to being a better option. His possession numbers are almost even, which isn't bad considering he starts in the dzone 56% of the time. While a stupid stat, he is +7.

5 goals, 14 assists. Leads our defense...

He's an offensive defenseman, he'll never be the guy who can't skate, or handle the puck... Also known as a stay at home defenseman.

Firsts are way to valuable, add how well the Jets have done in the first round... No way I'd want them to trade any of em. The organizational depth they provide is essential to long term success. Eventually players will price themselves off the team, and those picks are critical to filling the void created. Rentals are a massive waste of assets.

I hope they keep JR with the Moose all season, barring injury callup. Let him dominate, and get better at C ( His recent hot streak was on the wing ) Little is a great 2nd C, while not putting up the points we are used to seeing, he plays a solid two way game, rarely takes penalties, great at faceoffs... We aren't hurting for more offense, not the slightest.

I like the LW swap, simply cause I feel like the lines were getting stagnant. I'm happy they didnt move Connor down to the 4th Nd MP up even more so... Connor is doing great but there is zero chance he could carry Hendricks the way MP does, it would kill his confidence.
- brockferens

Ok, makes good sense about 1st. Also, I agree with JR as well. Let him dominate. Also agree with MP on the 4th and leaving Connor on top 6. MP is unique, makes the 4th a completely different dynamic. Lucky to have him. Your next post about Meyers makes good sense as well.

I'd love to see Dano get a couple games in Tanevs spot, their talent levels arent even really close.

Why do you do this? Have you not compared their stats side by side? He dominates Perrault at absolutely everything!!!!! There is not a GM or coach in the NHL that would take Perrault over Simmons, not a single one. If you think there is, Then there is no hope for you.
- Ross77

Well this season MP is statistically better in every category. And he's a possession driver that makes anyone around him better. Not to mention he is locked in at just over 4 mil, which is probably a hell of a lot less than was Simmonds will get.

I'd take MP at 4 mil over Simmonds at 5. Sure Simmonds is good, but so is MP, but he always elevates his linemates... Hell he's even got 36 year Hendricks scoring goals.

Why do you do this? Have you not compared their stats side by side? He dominates Perrault at absolutely everything!!!!! There is not a GM or coach in the NHL that would take Perrault over Simmons, not a single one. If you think there is, Then there is no hope for you.
- Ross77

I mean, no. Simmonds admittedly has an edge in scoring goals, but Perreault crushes the rest.

I mean, no. Simmonds admittedly has an edge in scoring goals, but Perreault crushes the rest.
- Rexypoo

Wrong again,and why did you add a second profile?

Look everyone I like Perreault!! I do, but too many on here over value him!! Jets winning percentage with perreault in lineup is 58%, with him out of the lineup 57%. So does he make his line mates better sure, but does him being in the line up result in more wins, NO.

Look everyone I like Perreault!! I do, but too many on here over value him!! Jets winning percentage with perreault in lineup is 58%, with him out of the lineup 57%. So does he make his line mates better sure, but does him being in the line up result in more wins, NO.
- Ross77

The better question would be can the Jets roll 4 lines when he is out of the lineup? No.
Can the Jets roll 4 lines when he is in the lineup? Hells yes.

The better question would be can the Jets roll 4 lines when he is out of the lineup? No.
Can the Jets roll 4 lines when he is in the lineup? Hells yes.
- BookemDano[/quote
Of course they can roll four lines with him out, it's called changing the line combos.

I'd love to see Dano get a couple games in Tanevs spot, their talent levels arent even really close.
- brockferens

I would like to see Dano in a couple of games as well, but not in Tanev's spot. Dano is slow, slow, slow. Maybe pull Hendricks out a few games so he does not get all used up, stretch his season out but Tanev stays in for me. I don't know why you would want to mess with line 3 at this time.

Firsts are way to valuable, add how well the Jets have done in the first round... No way I'd want them to trade any of em. The organizational depth they provide is essential to long term success. Eventually players will price themselves off the team, and those picks are critical to filling the void created. Rentals are a massive waste of assets.

I hope they keep JR with the Moose all season, barring injury callup. Let him dominate, and get better at C ( His recent hot streak was on the wing ) Little is a great 2nd C, while not putting up the points we are used to seeing, he plays a solid two way game, rarely takes penalties, great at faceoffs... We aren't hurting for more offense, not the slightest.

I like the LW swap, simply cause I feel like the lines were getting stagnant. I'm happy they didnt move Connor down to the 4th Nd MP up even more so... Connor is doing great but there is zero chance he could carry Hendricks the way MP does, it would kill his confidence.
- brockferens

The main question is do the Jets want to be the San Jose Sharks or the LA Kings?

Sure San Jose has been great for years and have done a stellar job of picking up players in the draft that they can cycle once older players age out, but the main thing is they have never won the cup.

When LA won the cup they traded away B. Schenn, Simmonds, Jack Johnson and a first round pick to get veterans M. Richards and J. Carter. I think the Jets are in the same spot as both teams, and need to choose a direction.

The window for them to win the cup is the next three years. I think now is the time to make a bold move.

I can't believe some of the nonsense I read on this board over and over. The Jets despite a recent slump for a few games have been top notch winning team. Some of this despite injuries to Buff and Enstrom. They have four excellent lines which just keep rolling and wearing down the opposition. The third line in particular has been exceptional. The roster except for the injuries has been pretty well intact since games 8-10. Lines have been tweaked and changed up a bit but the roster is the same. Furthermore we have now proven to have very good depth with guys like Poolman, Chariot, Roslovic, Lemieux, etc.

However a lot of the posts I tend to see on here is about changing things, making trades, that Myers and Kulikov stink, etc. Wrong , wrong , and wrong.

This is a team with now with tremendous chemistry. With the exception of maybe Trouba I believe the rest all want to stay here and be part of what looks to be a top echelon cup-contender for many years to come. How do you tell guys that worked so hard shift in and shift out that they are now in the press-box because we brought in a new guy. I know its part of life in the big leagues but its not going to be a very popular move in the room unless its a real character guy like a Mark Stone. I think Maurice is very cognizant of this . We might make one big trade near the deadline but don't be suprised if we don't. Anything else is just realizing a few draft picks for some unneeded depth for guys like Hutch or Matthais.

As for Myers and Kulikov. They have both been very pleasant surprises this season and anyone who thinks otherwise knows nothing about hockey.

Thats my rant.

The main question is do the Jets want to be the San Jose Sharks or the LA Kings?

Sure San Jose has been great for years and have done a stellar job of picking up players in the draft that they can cycle once older players age out, but the main thing is they have never won the cup.

When LA won the cup they traded away B. Schenn, Simmonds, Jack Johnson and a first round pick to get veterans M. Richards and J. Carter. I think the Jets are in the same spot as both teams, and need to choose a direction.

The window for them to win the cup is the next three years. I think now is the time to make a bold move.
- TheUltimateJet

Well put

I can't believe some of the nonsense I read on this board over and over. The Jets despite a recent slump for a few games have been top notch winning team. Some of this despite injuries to Buff and Enstrom. They have four excellent lines which just keep rolling and wearing down the opposition. The third line in particular has been exceptional. The roster except for the injuries has been pretty well intact since games 8-10. Lines have been tweaked and changed up a bit but the roster is the same. Furthermore we have now proven to have very good depth with guys like Poolman, Chariot, Roslovic, Lemieux, etc.

However a lot of the posts I tend to see on here is about changing things, making trades, that Myers and Kulikov stink, etc. Wrong , wrong , and wrong.

This is a team with now with tremendous chemistry. With the exception of maybe Trouba I believe the rest all want to stay here and be part of what looks to be a top echelon cup-contender for many years to come. How do you tell guys that worked so hard shift in and shift out that they are now in the press-box because we brought in a new guy. I know its part of life in the big leagues but its not going to be a very popular move in the room unless its a real character guy like a Mark Stone. I think Maurice is very cognizant of this . We might make one big trade near the deadline but don't be suprised if we don't. Anything else is just realizing a few draft picks for some unneeded depth for guys like Hutch or Matthais.

As for Myers and Kulikov. They have both been very pleasant surprises this season and anyone who thinks otherwise knows nothing about hockey.

Thats my rant.
- jetsnation

I'm fine with Myers and kulikov as our third pair. If you think either are top four, that's your mistake, not ours.

The main question is do the Jets want to be the San Jose Sharks or the LA Kings?

Sure San Jose has been great for years and have done a stellar job of picking up players in the draft that they can cycle once older players age out, but the main thing is they have never won the cup.

When LA won the cup they traded away B. Schenn, Simmonds, Jack Johnson and a first round pick to get veterans M. Richards and J. Carter. I think the Jets are in the same spot as both teams, and need to choose a direction.

The window for them to win the cup is the next three years. I think now is the time to make a bold move.
- TheUltimateJet

Why can't they be the Hawks, and trade away players once they price out, for more assets and fill those spots with recent draft picks.... there is more than one way to cook an egg.

The main question is do the Jets want to be the San Jose Sharks or the LA Kings?

Sure San Jose has been great for years and have done a stellar job of picking up players in the draft that they can cycle once older players age out, but the main thing is they have never won the cup.

When LA won the cup they traded away B. Schenn, Simmonds, Jack Johnson and a first round pick to get veterans M. Richards and J. Carter. I think the Jets are in the same spot as both teams, and need to choose a direction.

The window for them to win the cup is the next three years. I think now is the time to make a bold move.
- TheUltimateJet

Why can't they be the Hawks, and trade away players once they price out, for more assets and fill those spots with recent draft picks.... there is more than one way to cook an egg.