Winnipeg Jets: The infamous window is open… now!

Kyle Connor has been exceptional so far this campaign. He’s scored 9 goals in his first 10 games, and averaged almost 2 points per game.

The Jets’ other key forward is Mark Scheifele. If things took a while to take off in the early 2010s, he has since become an example of stability and consistency. This season is no exception!

One day, we’ll probably be talking about Cole Perfetti in the same terms: high expectations but a slow start to his career, until a major jolt propelled him among his team’s best. It could happen this season!

Nikolaj Ehlers is another player in the prime of his career: at 28, he’s probably playing the best hockey of his career.

In fact, if you look closely, the vast majority of Jets players are in this age bracket, between 27 and 31. The window for them is right now!

Nino Niederreiter is 31 years old, and one of the oldest players on the team. He wandered around a bit early in his career, but seems to have found his place in Winnipeg. Nice depth, especially since he accumulated 9 points in his team’s first 10 games.

The Jets are also counting on a good group of defensemen. Neal Pionk, 29, is one of the leaders of this group.

Josh Morrissey is the other. He has 11 points in 10 games to start the campaign. If everyone keeps up this pace, the Jets are in business.

In front of the net, NO worries. Connor Hellebuyck stands like a wall and gives nothing away.

The Jets’ masked man has been dominant for several seasons now. It will all break down one day, but at 31, he shows no signs of slowing down.

Neal Pionk and Nikolaj Ehlers are in the final year of their contracts before becoming free agents. We’ll have to think about their possible departure, or start serious discussions to secure their long-term services.

Scott Arniel has inherited an excellent group. It remains to be seen where he can take it!