Could the Winnipeg Jets be a sleeper pick to make the playoffs in 2016-17?
The Winnipeg Jets had a rough season in 2015-16. After making the playoffs in 2014-15, the Jets finished with an unimpressive 35-39-8 record, good for 78 points. They finished in last place in the Central Division and owned the seventh-worst record in the league. Winnipeg finished 21st in goals scored and 22nd in goals allowed. Not only that, they committed a lot of penalties and only killed 78.37 percent of those penalties.
That said, the Jets are going to improve in 2016-17. They have far too much talent to not improve. While they still have questionable goaltending, their offense could be among the league’s best in 2016-17. How much better will they be this season?
Offseason Review
Here’s a quick review of what the Winnipeg Jets have done this offseason.
Additions: F Patrik Laine (2016 NHL Draft), C Shawn Matthias (Avalanche), F Quinton Howden (Panthers), D Brian Strait (Islanders)
Losses: None
Retained: C Mark Scheifele, F Adam Lowry, F Joel Armia, C Mathieu Perreault, G Michael Hutchinson
