Jacob Billington: Jets Roster Nearing Full Health, 5 Players Return to Practice

I'd like to see Heinola gets some decent ice time on Tuesday and conversely, I'd like to never see Beaulieu dress another Jets game.

Longer-term I'd like to see Perfetti remain on the roster for the rest of the season. However, in reality, as Wheeler and some other forwards get healthy you could see Chevy make the decision to send him down to save a valuable year of ELC ( and also save the added salary cap expense down the road that comes with that decision)

Stanley should be on the D instead of De Melo and Toninato should be in the press box and replaced by any of their draft and develop forwards. It would be great to see Heinola get a chance as well.

Stanley should be on the D instead of De Melo and Toninato should be in the press box and replaced by any of their draft and develop forwards. It would be great to see Heinola get a chance as well.
- islansjet

Stanley should be a moose or tried at forward on fourth line. He is not an NHL D.

Stanley should be a moose or tried at forward on fourth line. He is not an NHL D.
- Ross77

You have to wonder what this D looks like for next year. After getting a sneak peak of Samberg, Chisholm and highly touted Heinola, does Stanley become a tradeable asset at some point?

Heinola, Samberg and by the looks of it, Chisholm are going to be regular NHL D in the near future. Plus, there is Gwanke and Kovecevic also on the Moose pushing. Can't keep these assets in the minors for too much longer imop.

I think Mr. Stanley, as much as I like him becomes a trade chip at some point. Beau, if another team will take the contract also becomes avaibale and certainly not re-signed in the off season if he is not moved this year.

Just some thoughts.

You have to wonder what this D looks like for next year. After getting a sneak peak of Samberg, Chisholm and highly touted Heinola, does Stanley become a tradeable asset at some point?

Heinola, Samberg and by the looks of it, Chisholm are going to be regular NHL D in the near future. Plus, there is Gwanke and Kovecevic also on the Moose pushing. Can't keep these assets in the minors for too much longer imop.

I think Mr. Stanley, as much as I like him becomes a trade chip at some point. Beau, if another team will take the contract also becomes avaibale and certainly not re-signed in the off season if he is not moved this year.

Just some thoughts.
- Old Flopper

I think that Schmidt, Dillon, Demelo, and Copp are all trade chips should Chevy decide that either the playoffs or the Cup are not within reach and he becomes a seller. This would make room for some of Chisolm, Heinola, Stanley, and Samberg who would not have room otherwise next year. Every one of those outgoing players would fetch a very nice return due to their skillsets and term. I'd like to see Chevy especially target a very strong 2023 draft. Maybe we get lucky with a lottery win on what might be a top-half team this year that drops in the standings in a years time. The Pens, Leafs , Bruins, and Preds could all drop next year.

Way to go Sens for beating the Oilers with five third period goals ! Jets have a lot of games in hand now on some Western teams ( LA, Ducks, SJ ) for a wild card position. All is not lost yet. Lots of games to go. Stay positive.

This 3rd round 2018 draft centre Nathan Smith is making a name for himself latley. He is already 23 so he is no kid anymore and will be 24 in Oct.

Good enough for Team USA and prolific in NCAA. I wonder if the Jets can get him to sign?

I think that Schmidt, Dillon, Demelo, and Copp are all trade chips should Chevy decide that either the playoffs or the Cup are not within reach and he becomes a seller. This would make room for some of Chisolm, Heinola, Stanley, and Samberg who would not have room otherwise next year. Every one of those outgoing players would fetch a very nice return due to their skillsets and term. I'd like to see Chevy especially target a very strong 2023 draft. Maybe we get lucky with a lottery win on what might be a top-half team this year that drops in the standings in a years time. The Pens, Leafs , Bruins, and Preds could all drop next year.

Way to go Sens for beating the Oilers with five third period goals ! Jets have a lot of games in hand now on some Western teams ( LA, Ducks, SJ ) for a wild card position. All is not lost yet. Lots of games to go. Stay positive.
- jetsnation

I will have a piece coming out in the coming days about what pending free agents the Jets have, and some comparables to look at. Really interesting deadline for the Jets, as they have a contenders roster, but things just aren't going their way.

You have to wonder what this D looks like for next year. After getting a sneak peak of Samberg, Chisholm and highly touted Heinola, does Stanley become a tradeable asset at some point?

Heinola, Samberg and by the looks of it, Chisholm are going to be regular NHL D in the near future. Plus, there is Gwanke and Kovecevic also on the Moose pushing. Can't keep these assets in the minors for too much longer imop.

I think Mr. Stanley, as much as I like him becomes a trade chip at some point. Beau, if another team will take the contract also becomes avaibale and certainly not re-signed in the off season if he is not moved this year.

Just some thoughts.
- Old Flopper

Schmidt and Dillon should be on the trade market not Stanley, idk what Chevy was thinking trading for these guys when he had a stable of solid D prospects, he paid for other teams cap issues, just hope he doesn't have to pay to get rid of them now, both have been good but neither were really needed, should've trusted in his draft and develop motto.

Gawanke and Kovacevic won't be waiver exempt next season so there's a chance they could be claimed after camp if the Jets try to send them down which they probably will.

Think this team is a lot further away from contender and needs a big overhaul, should start shopping some of these many dmen with big contracts/term before they become anchors.

Schmidt and Dillon should be on the trade market not Stanley, idk what Chevy was thinking trading for these guys when he had a stable of solid D prospects, he paid for other teams cap issues, just hope he doesn't have to pay to get rid of them now, both have been good but neither were really needed, should've trusted in his draft and develop motto.

Gawanke and Kovacevic won't be waiver exempt next season so there's a chance they could be claimed after camp if the Jets try to send them down which they probably will.

Think this team is a lot further away from contender and needs a big overhaul, should start shopping some of these many dmen with big contracts/term before they become anchors.
- JetFuel

Honest question, does anyone still think Stanley could be a top 4 D? I know I’m hard on him and see him as a NHL 7th D if I’m being honest. But does anyone think he could be top 4?

I’m not ready to say without question Heinola, Samberg or Chisholm could be top 4, I honestly doubt they all could. But my point is. I’m not sure. So I’d much rather play them to find out, then a guy like Stanely who I know at his absolutely best is a 6th D.

Honest question, does anyone still think Stanley could be a top 4 D? I know I’m hard on him and see him as a NHL 7th D if I’m being honest. But does anyone think he could be top 4?

I’m not ready to say without question Heinola, Samberg or Chisholm could be top 4, I honestly doubt they all could. But my point is. I’m not sure. So I’d much rather play them to find out, then a guy like Stanely who I know at his absolutely best is a 6th D.
- Ross77

Chisholm's upside would be as a PP quarterback......he was an offensive d-man in Junior.

Honest question, does anyone still think Stanley could be a top 4 D? I know I’m hard on him and see him as a NHL 7th D if I’m being honest. But does anyone think he could be top 4?

I’m not ready to say without question Heinola, Samberg or Chisholm could be top 4, I honestly doubt they all could. But my point is. I’m not sure. So I’d much rather play them to find out, then a guy like Stanely who I know at his absolutely best is a 6th D.
- Ross77

I honestly think that Stanley can be a top four. However to do that he must play more physical and aggressive than he does. I think Jets management put the reigns on every, or almost every, d-man that comes through the system.

I believe that every team's fans over-rate their prospects - and I am certainly guilty of that myself. Are Stanley, Samberg, Heinola, Chisholm, Gawanke, Koracevich (spelling?) etc NHL material - or not. I think they are, or at least some are.

Going to be very interesting next season, with all the above named plus the current top six. Who is left standing?

Of course, if we fall out of playoff contention, this could partially resolve itself at the trade deadline, as I could see at least one vet (or two) like Dillon being moved.

Honest question, does anyone still think Stanley could be a top 4 D? I know I’m hard on him and see him as a NHL 7th D if I’m being honest. But does anyone think he could be top 4?

I’m not ready to say without question Heinola, Samberg or Chisholm could be top 4, I honestly doubt they all could. But my point is. I’m not sure. So I’d much rather play them to find out, then a guy like Stanely who I know at his absolutely best is a 6th D.
- Ross77

ok, i will bite. On the upside Stanley becomes a top 4 dman, there will be teams that view him as viable/valuable in that role (think Chiarot). I already see him as a good number 5/6 guy who gets the job done passably and also has that size unicorn element coupled with enough skill to be valuable. Jets have a history of valueing character/leadership elements higher than most most teams, no doubt he delivers on that front also. There has been significant growth in his game since 2020 and big dmen have a reputation for developing later on the curve. I see him as a guy who probably shouldn't see the press box unless he is nursing an injury.

ok, i will bite. On the upside Stanley becomes a top 4 dman, there will be teams that view him as viable/valuable in that role (think Chiarot). I already see him as a good number 5/6 guy who gets the job done passably and also has that size unicorn element coupled with enough skill to be valuable. Jets have a history of valueing character/leadership elements higher than most most teams, no doubt he delivers on that front also. There has been significant growth in his game since 2020 and big dmen have a reputation for developing later on the curve. I see him as a guy who probably shouldn't see the press box unless he is nursing an injury.
- 2.0

Even if I disagree I appreciate others opinions. For me it comes down to Stanley’s lack of speed and hockey sense that will keep him As a 6/7 guy

Even if I disagree I appreciate others opinions. For me it comes down to Stanley’s lack of speed and hockey sense that will keep him As a 6/7 guy
- Ross77

I agree that his transitional skating is a weakness, but his hockey sense is very good and improving. I think he has a brighter future than you are seeing so far.

I agree that his transitional skating is a weakness, but his hockey sense is very good and improving. I think he has a brighter future than you are seeing so far.
- 2.0

I agree. He works hard in the off-season to improve. He also has a hard and relatively accurate shot from the point. He could eventually be a top-four. I have not loved Nate Schmidt's game lately. He makes a lot of mistakes.

Jets outplayed Washington tonight and had way more grade A chances, but lost to dumb puck luck. At least we got a point. It could have easily been a 5-1 Jets win though. Jets never seem to get a lot of puck luck but then again you are supposed to make your own luck. Is this something they can work on ?

I agree. He works hard in the off-season to improve. He also has a hard and relatively accurate shot from the point. He could eventually be a top-four. I have not loved Nate Schmidt's game lately. He makes a lot of mistakes.

Jets outplayed Washington tonight and had way more grade A chances, but lost to dumb puck luck. At least we got a point. It could have easily been a 5-1 Jets win though. Jets never seem to get a lot of puck luck but then again you are supposed to make your own luck. Is this something they can work on ?
- jetsnation

I honestly hope you guys who like Stanley are right. there is a trend though I need to point out that relates to your Schmidt comment, I agree he has not been good lately but I find no matter who Stanley is paired with those that like Stanley will then point out his partner not playing well and point the finger that way. it happened quite often with Demelo and now with Schmidt. you see the common dominator in these instances.