Peter Tessier: On possible change, Enstrom fallout & you be the GM There will be changes but what should they be- you be the GM and build your 2018-19 roster, but don't include Enstrom.

Being a fantasy GM is fun! I would go big game hunting and sign John Tavares. In order to open up cap space, I would trade Perreault for the same deal that Chicago traded Frolik for. I would also move Little for a pick and a B prospect. Stastny would be too risky to sign so I would let him walk. I would also slot Petan as our 3rd line Center. I would buy out Mason, with cost savings from Mason and Enstrom, there would be more than enough money to sign Trouba and Morrissey. My lines for next year:

Connor-Scheifele-Wheeler
Laine-Tavares-Armia
Ehlers-Petan-Roslovic
Copp-Lowry-Tanev

Morrissey-Trouba
Myers-Byfuglien
Kulikov-Poolman

Hellebuyck
Comrie

I would go this route for next year:

Connor Scheifele Wheeler
Ehlers Appleton Laine
Perreault Little Roslovic
Tanev Lowry Armia
Lemieux Copp

Morrissey Trouba
Niku Byfuglien
Kulikov Myers
Chiarot Poolman

Hellebuyck
Mason
Comrie

Note: Appleton/Roslovic could be flipped between lines 2 and 3

In a perfect world, would trade away Masons contract and re-sign stastny but don’t see anyone taking masons contract with the injury history.

Interesting- get creative folks because Chevy is going to have to- also add salary too!

Tavares signs in the Peg. Woahhh!!!!! I'm going to have to confiscate all your drugs and liquor. That type of thinking is going to put Chevy in the unemployment line

Since your article was about Toby I'll just chime in on some final comments on him. Firstly he deserves thanks for so many wonderful years as a Jet and also for his unselfish contribution at for the expansion draft.

Now the negatives. He has been extremely injury prone in his later years and this year was no exception. He was also not very good in the playoffs. All the stats more than proved that he made just about every Jet he play worse... much worse , while he was on the ice. Only Chariot was worse. He was manhandled and teams always picked his corner to initiate the attack. Maurice should have sat him a lot-lot earlier than he did and maybe, just maybe we might have actually won a few more games against Vegas. It's not like most of us didn't see it coming.

Happy he will be elsewhere next year. Time to move on.

Tavares signs in the Peg. Woahhh!!!!! I'm going to have to confiscate all your drugs and liquor. That type of thinking is going to put Chevy in the unemployment line
- Hardbalz

Winning multiple cups with Tavares is going to get him fired?

Not sure how much Chevy can do with all the RFA he has to sign. Just to get some drama on here, lets say:

Perreault traded for draft pick - he's not durable enough for his contract
Stastny - resigned for 1 year/5.5 - 6
Trouba - Traded straight up to Buffalo for Ristolainen. Cost certainty and sell high on Trouba. I'm not sure he's ever going to develop into what he thinks he should be paid as.
Enstrom - gone
Copp+Petan+Dano - Traded to Arz for Domi. Maybe just 2 of the three pieces from Wpg but would have to throw in a pick or prospect.


Connor - Scheifele - Wheeler
Ehlers - Stastny - Laine
Domi - Little - Roslovic
Tanev - Lowry - Armia
Appleton
Lemieux


Morrissey - Risto
Morrow - Byfuglien
Kulikov - Myers

Chairot
Niku

Hele
Mason

Not sure how much Chevy can do with all the RFA he has to sign. Just to get some drama on here, lets say:

Perreault traded for draft pick - he's not durable enough for his contract
Stastny - resigned for 1 year/5.5 - 6
Trouba - Traded straight up to Buffalo for Ristolainen. Cost certainty and sell high on Trouba. I'm not sure he's ever going to develop into what he thinks he should be paid as.
Enstrom - gone
Copp+Petan+Dano - Traded to Arz for Domi. Maybe just 2 of the three pieces from Wpg but would have to throw in a pick or prospect.


Connor - Scheifele - Wheeler
Ehlers - Stastny - Laine
Domi - Little - Roslovic
Tanev - Lowry - Armia
Appleton
Lemieux


Morrissey - Risto
Morrow - Byfuglien
Kulikov - Myers

Chairot
Niku

Hele
Mason
- mcjags

I'll throw a few comments at some of this. If Statsny were to sign here I believe it would be for several years, 2-3 for sure. He is not going to want to move his family , new schools, etc for some short term 1-year contract.

I do believe Perreault gets traded and there are teams that want him.

I now believe Trouba will be here long term.

Enstrom gone or retires.

Ritso...a very good friend of Laine's who work out together all summer. He can absolutely dominate some games but then there are others where he is hardly noticeable. An offensive force but makes a lot of defensive mistakes. That being said maybe Maurice could probably fix his flaws but Ritso will not get traded. One of Buffalo's untouchables.

Domi....maybe....except any rumor Ek suggests never comes true. Nothing lost in the trade you suggested though.

Not sure how much Chevy can do with all the RFA he has to sign. Just to get some drama on here, lets say:

Perreault traded for draft pick - he's not durable enough for his contract
Stastny - resigned for 1 year/5.5 - 6
Trouba - Traded straight up to Buffalo for Ristolainen. Cost certainty and sell high on Trouba. I'm not sure he's ever going to develop into what he thinks he should be paid as.
Enstrom - gone
Copp+Petan+Dano - Traded to Arz for Domi. Maybe just 2 of the three pieces from Wpg but would have to throw in a pick or prospect.


Connor - Scheifele - Wheeler
Ehlers - Stastny - Laine
Domi - Little - Roslovic
Tanev - Lowry - Armia
Appleton
Lemieux


Morrissey - Risto
Morrow - Byfuglien
Kulikov - Myers

Chairot
Niku

Hele
Mason
- mcjags

Domi is too expensive

Stastny this year like wheeler next year will be looking for the longest richest contract they can get as it will be there last and I don’t blame them at all!!!! They will not leave 10-15 million on the table for a chance to win or to keep playing here. Both will want 6.5 - 8 mil per year for 5-7 years. Some on here need to realize this. I can see Wheeler playing one more year as a jet and walking away with us getting nothing and that’s fine. We have to invest in the young guys and let Sheifele captain this team at some point.

The Winnipeg Jets are a wonderful franchise. I would not bet against them they are truely a contender for years to come. I love this team almost as much a Vancouver. I hope they win soon.

I'll throw a few comments at some of this. If Statsny were to sign here I believe it would be for several years, 2-3 for sure. He is not going to want to move his family , new schools, etc for some short term 1-year contract.

I do believe Perreault gets traded and there are teams that want him.

I now believe Trouba will be here long term.

Enstrom gone or retires.

Ritso...a very good friend of Laine's who work out together all summer. He can absolutely dominate some games but then there are others where he is hardly noticeable. An offensive force but makes a lot of defensive mistakes. That being said maybe Maurice could probably fix his flaws but Ritso will not get traded. One of Buffalo's untouchables.

Domi....maybe....except any rumor Ek suggests never comes true. Nothing lost in the trade you suggested though.
- jetsnation

I think you can possibly get Stastny with a 1 year contract to coincide with Wheeler's last year. He gets one Year with a legit shot at a cup and then can look for the 3-4 year contract the Year after. Family will factor into it but he did say his Wife enjoyed their time in Winnipeg.

I have concerns about Trouba, I personally don't think he's a top pairing shutdown D, the playoffs kind of exposed that. I have a feeling that he's going to be looking for 6.5+ and I just don't see what others see in him. I think he's a 3-4, not someone you build the future of the D around.

I don't think Risto is untouchable, Buffalo has to look at all options and Dahlin will be the future.

I didn't know Ek had a Domi rumor, I might have to take that option back now.

I think you can possibly get Stastny with a 1 year contract to coincide with Wheeler's last year. He gets one Year with a legit shot at a cup and then can look for the 3-4 year contract the Year after. Family will factor into it but he did say his Wife enjoyed their time in Winnipeg.

I have concerns about Trouba, I personally don't think he's a top pairing shutdown D, the playoffs kind of exposed that. I have a feeling that he's going to be looking for 6.5+ and I just don't see what others see in him. I think he's a 3-4, not someone you build the future of the D around.

I don't think Risto is untouchable, Buffalo has to look at all options and Dahlin will be the future.

I didn't know Ek had a Domi rumor, I might have to take that option back now.
- mcjags

Trouba is a much better option to Risto, not sure why people are bringing that up.
Domi is left wing, our strongest depth position, makes no sense to me

things i'd look to do or am not afraid to do for cap and best team possible;

-I'm ok with Wheeler playing out his last year and giving us one more run with him. If he will take a 4 year extension at 6.5, fine. but I honestly believe he will want a 6 year x 8 million type deal and we have to let him walk at that price

-sign Trouba to a 4 year deal, I don't see them agreeing on $ on a 6-8 year term deal so sign a 4 year deal at a lower cap hit and move on.

-sign Morrisey to a 7 year deal, around 5 - 5.5 per. this is a steal

-trade Myers for cap space

-I think we need Mason this year and have to hope he can stay healthy!! buying him out makes ZERO sense, its costs you 1.4 this year AND!! next, and then you'd still have to go out a sign a back up ( probably worse than Mason ) to a 1 year 2-3 million per deal.

-Teams like the Habs and Rangers have a plethora of 2nd and 3rd round picks this year, see if they have interest in any of Petan, Dano, Armia. all these guys will have to clear waivers this year and continuing to stock the system is never a bad thing. I don't hate any of those three just room on our team is limited. Tanev to.

-I loved when Anylitcs guys all thanked Vegas for playing Reeves and asked them to keep playing him all over twitter then when it backfires and comes back to haunt us, no one admits anything and just blame Maurice for not having Enstrom in there. I think a guy like Lemieux will have a role on this team and its for the playoffs where he will shine.

-don't over pay Laine!!!!!

- let Roslovic play center

-let Niku and Poolman play, don't take your eye off Samberg, he will contribute to this team in 2 years.

Trouba is a much better option to Risto, not sure why people are bringing that up.
Domi is left wing, our strongest depth position, makes no sense to me
- Ross77

Risto was off the top of my head, although I would like to see what he could do on a decent team. I still think we need to sell high on Trouba.

Who do we have after Connor and Ehlers? Tanev? I have a feeling you're going to say Perreault.

Risto was off the top of my head, although I would like to see what he could do on a decent team. I still think we need to sell high on Trouba.

Who do we have after Connor and Ehlers? Tanev? I have a feeling you're going to say Perreault.
- mcjags

I like that idea of getting Risto for Trouba. Ristolianen seems to have worn out his welcome in Buffalo. Much talk about how the coaching staff and management are looking to move him.

things i'd look to do or am not afraid to do for cap and best team possible;

-I'm ok with Wheeler playing out his last year and giving us one more run with him. If he will take a 4 year extension at 6.5, fine. but I honestly believe he will want a 6 year x 8 million type deal and we have to let him walk at that price

-sign Trouba to a 4 year deal, I don't see them agreeing on $ on a 6-8 year term deal so sign a 4 year deal at a lower cap hit and move on.

-sign Morrisey to a 7 year deal, around 5 - 5.5 per. this is a steal

-trade Myers for cap space

-I think we need Mason this year and have to hope he can stay healthy!! buying him out makes ZERO sense, its costs you 1.4 this year AND!! next, and then you'd still have to go out a sign a back up ( probably worse than Mason ) to a 1 year 2-3 million per deal.

-Teams like the Habs and Rangers have a plethora of 2nd and 3rd round picks this year, see if they have interest in any of Petan, Dano, Armia. all these guys will have to clear waivers this year and continuing to stock the system is never a bad thing. I don't hate any of those three just room on our team is limited. Tanev to.

-I loved when Anylitcs guys all thanked Vegas for playing Reeves and asked them to keep playing him all over twitter then when it backfires and comes back to haunt us, no one admits anything and just blame Maurice for not having Enstrom in there. I think a guy like Lemieux will have a role on this team and its for the playoffs where he will shine.

-don't over pay Laine!!!!!

- let Roslovic play center

-let Niku and Poolman play, don't take your eye off Samberg, he will contribute to this team in 2 years.
- Ross77

I also think its foolhardy to want Myers gone. He's on a team friendly contract and I would prefer he walk away as a free agent next off-season than try and trade him for scraps.

Also defensemen take longer to develop. I am okay with Niku, and Poolman having an additional year of AHL development. You also forgot to mention Logan Stanley. The Myers-Byfuglien pairing looked great for the brief time they were together in the playoffs. Would love to see more of that pairing next year. I think we need to get rid off Perreault and Little.

Risto was off the top of my head, although I would like to see what he could do on a decent team. I still think we need to sell high on Trouba.

Who do we have after Connor and Ehlers? Tanev? I have a feeling you're going to say Perreault.
- mcjags

you could be right about Risto but I do like trouba and hope he stays.

after Connor and Ehlers on the left we currently have Perreault, Tanev and copp who all shoot left but also have Vessalainen coming and Petan and Lemieux on the farm.

I like that idea of getting Risto for Trouba. Ristolianen seems to have worn out his welcome in Buffalo. Much talk about how the coaching staff and management are looking to move him.
- TheUltimateJet

I agree, I wouldn't just give Myers away, and the depth of having him this year would be great but if someone wants to over pay we should take it. I think he is too injury prone, not good enough in our end and will get far over paid on his next deal.

I think Stanly has to play 2-3 full seasons on the Moose. I think Niku, Samberg and Poolman are all ahead of him on who will play regularly on the Jets first. and that's with me thinking Samberg is back in US College next year.

Every time I've watched risto I think he is slow and poor in his own end, just my 2 cents.

Nobody has mentioned bringing Hendy back for another year. Look what happened to Edmonton when they let him walk. I would sign him again for around a million. He would be happy playing 40 games. He can be a mentor to a Lemieux. We need someone who isn't afraid to drop the gloves but can also still play the game.

I am still frustrated that McNabb cross checks Scheif in the face and gets away with it twice. The refs didn't call it an he didn't have to answer for it. If there isn't a bit of muscle in the line up too many guys are going to take liberties with our star players when the playoff roll around again next season.

things i'd look to do or am not afraid to do for cap and best team possible;

-I'm ok with Wheeler playing out his last year and giving us one more run with him. If he will take a 4 year extension at 6.5, fine. but I honestly believe he will want a 6 year x 8 million type deal and we have to let him walk at that price
Wheeler is an essential piece of our current cup window, don't think we get there without him, but we can't approach the $7.5 aav. Here's hoping we get him for less aav by giving him more term
-sign Trouba to a 4 year deal, I don't see them agreeing on $ on a 6-8 year term deal so sign a 4 year deal at a lower cap hit and move on. Totally agree on Trouba. Solid d'man but not someone we need to cap strap ourselves with.

-sign Morrisey to a 7 year deal, around 5 - 5.5 per. this is a steal. Absolutely

-trade Myers for cap space Absolutely x2

-I think we need Mason this year and have to hope he can stay healthy!! buying him out makes ZERO sense, its costs you 1.4 this year AND!! next, and then you'd still have to go out a sign a back up ( probably worse than Mason ) to a 1 year 2-3 million per deal. Agreed, but not sure what we do when/if he's hurt again since Hutchinson is likely to find a better gig

-Teams like the Habs and Rangers have a plethora of 2nd and 3rd round picks this year, see if they have interest in any of Petan, Dano, Armia. all these guys will have to clear waivers this year and continuing to stock the system is never a bad thing. I don't hate any of those three just room on our team is limited. Tanev to. Ii'm thinking some of these guys will be part of a bigger - Myers/Trouba trade ...or one that could involve someone's 1st round pick- so I wouldn't let them go too soon

-I loved when Anylitcs guys all thanked Vegas for playing Reeves and asked them to keep playing him all over twitter then when it backfires and comes back to haunt us, no one admits anything and just blame Maurice for not having Enstrom in there. I think a guy like Lemieux will have a role on this team and its for the playoffs where he will shine.

-don't over pay Laine!!!!! Hard to swallow because he was exactly what the Jets needed, but I agree. I think we need to see a commitment to fixing the holes in his game first..

- let Roslovic play center. Yes!

-let Niku and Poolman play, don't take your eye off Samberg, he will contribute to this team in 2 years. Agreed, i don't see a need for a Ristolainen or keeping Myers with these 2 knocking on the door
- Ross77[/quote]

Not sure how much Chevy can do with all the RFA he has to sign. Just to get some drama on here, lets say:

Perreault traded for draft pick - he's not durable enough for his contract
Stastny - resigned for 1 year/5.5 - 6
Trouba - Traded straight up to Buffalo for Ristolainen. Cost certainty and sell high on Trouba. I'm not sure he's ever going to develop into what he thinks he should be paid as.
Enstrom - gone
Copp+Petan+Dano - Traded to Arz for Domi. Maybe just 2 of the three pieces from Wpg but would have to throw in a pick or prospect.


Connor - Scheifele - Wheeler
Ehlers - Stastny - Laine
Domi - Little - Roslovic
Tanev - Lowry - Armia
Appleton
Lemieux


Morrissey - Risto
Morrow - Byfuglien
Kulikov - Myers

Chairot
Niku

Hele
Mason
- mcjags

Alright, there’s a lot of issues to unpack here:

1: Stastny is gone. He never planned on staying, and he still won’t.

2: Let’s remember that Perreault was the 2nd highest rated GAR forward in the NHL last season (16-17, because I haven’t checked this year). That means that in the games he played, he had a bigger impact across an 82 game season than any other forward in the league besides Crosby. He can play 41 games and have a bigger impact on our success than 82 games out of both Tanev and Armia combined, then doubled. He’s not traded until absolutely necessary.

3: You want to trade a top pairing, possibly elite two way dman for a 3rd pairing PP quarterback making similar money? Ristolainen is a defensive liability and a puck possession anchor. He doesn’t even put up points at 5 on 5. I wouldn’t trade Myers straight up for Ristolainen, if only because Myers has a similar impact on a much lower actual salary.

4: Domi is another prime example of a one dimensional , point getting player who drags linemates down by being a defensive tire-fire and a puck possession black hole. Also like Ristolainen, he struggled to produce whilst being force fed offensive zone minutes. Not only is he a bad fit, a bad contract, and near or at his peak, he will likely be outperformed by all 3 of the players you want to trade for him. Dano and Petan are both objectively superior overall players, whom will both eclipse in points next season, and Copp would inhale PK/shutdown minutes in Arizona.

I’ve never seen someone strike out like this. I feel for you, man.

I like that idea of getting Risto for Trouba. Ristolianen seems to have worn out his welcome in Buffalo. Much talk about how the coaching staff and management are looking to move him.
- TheUltimateJet

He wore out his welcome because he’s really, really not good

Nobody has mentioned bringing Hendy back for another year. Look what happened to Edmonton when they let him walk. I would sign him again for around a million. He would be happy playing 40 games. He can be a mentor to a Lemieux. We need someone who isn't afraid to drop the gloves but can also still play the game.

I am still frustrated that McNabb cross checks Scheif in the face and gets away with it twice. The refs didn't call it an he didn't have to answer for it. If there isn't a bit of muscle in the line up too many guys are going to take liberties with our star players when the playoff roll around again next season.
- Muskwa

Nobody should be mentioning Hendricks coming back. He failed to live up to any of the narratives TNSE was pushing.

Lemieux isn’t making this team. Ever. Simply not good enough. He’ll be a 4th line journeyman.