What's the jets problem(s) so far? What are their strengths?
So far in this 2016-2017 campaign, the Winnipeg Jets are probably right where they are supposed to be. every expert had them out of the playoffs in every season preview. With four rookies in the line-up, the Jets are obviously going with the youth movement. Second overall pick Patrik Laine has already proven his worth and is living up to expectations.
Kyle Connor is probably underachieving just a little bit, but in his first professional year out of college, the Jets brass are going to be patient with him. Personally, I'm surprised he didn't start the year in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose.
On defence, Josh Morrisey is showing why he made the team. He's been more than adequate paired alongside Dustin Byfuglien and is already being touted as a bonefide NHLer.
The powerplay has slightly improved this season thus far. That's not saying much however, as the Jets have only improved from being 30th on the PP to 25th. They are taking less dumb penalties this year however.
The real problem lies in the young goaltending tandem plan head coach Paul Maurice has instituted. Although right now Micheal Hutchinson gets the nod to actually become the number one guy, Connor Hellebyuck has let in some soft goals thst cost the Jets a game or two. I mean, really, it's the overall defence, but Helly can stand to use some better luck or tighten up those soft spots.
Why is Laine on the second powerplay unit when four of his six goals thus far have come with the man-advantage?
Tom Wyman (not my favourite sports writer) has a decent piece in the Winnipeg Sun about this. What the Jets have and what they don't.
Here is another good stats-laden article by an unknown author found on link from a Facebook group, entitled Jets Game Our City Our Team Our Year.
