You are the only person is Winnipeg that believes that Myers and Kulikov are on the decline. Every hockey writer is talking about Myers having a renaissance season where he is playing the same way he did when he won the Calder trophy.

Kulikov just keeps getting stronger as the season goes on. Considering the guy had back surgery last year, his play was expected to start of weak. Florida hockey writers were commenting on how much the Panthers miss the guy.

Morrissey is being talked about as a number 1 defense man and you have him as our 3? Wow!

You are probably the only Jets fan that wants to see Enstrom come back. Seems like you being the only person is becoming a theme in this post!

Rexy it seems like you get stuck with these ideas that you are unwilling to let go off.
- TheUltimateJet

Well said UltimateJet. 100% agree . I don't mind Enstrom although Chariot is doing a pretty good job back there and adds physicality. Wrong-way Rexy is the guy who sees one of our dmen make a mistake and then thinks they are " balls terrible". Even the likes of Karlsson, Keith , OEK, etc make bad plays here and there. It happens.

You are the only person is Winnipeg that believes that Myers and Kulikov are on the decline. Every hockey writer is talking about Myers having a renaissance season where he is playing the same way he did when he won the Calder trophy.

Kulikov just keeps getting stronger as the season goes on. Considering the guy had back surgery last year, his play was expected to start of weak. Florida hockey writers were commenting on how much the Panthers miss the guy.

Morrissey is being talked about as a number 1 defense man and you have him as our 3? Wow!

You are probably the only Jets fan that wants to see Enstrom come back. Seems like you being the only person is becoming a theme in this post!

Rexy it seems like you get stuck with these ideas that you are unwilling to let go off.
- TheUltimateJet

I live by 3 basic rules when evaluating a player:
1: what are they really doing? Research, watch them play, check the numbers, etc. All are important.
2: this relates to part 1, because it’s ignoring the media kool-aid. Any site big enough to avoid the bias of team sponsors (TSN, NHL.com, etc) isn’t going to be in depth, and the local writers (Sun, Free Press, etc) are going to be too afraid of the funding backlash to speak ill of a player.
3: Reputation means nothing. Matt Hendricks may work wonders in the room, but he’s been terrible on the ice his entire career. I don’t care how much of a warrior you are, how much “heart” you have, if you’re bad? You’re bad.

People saying stuff about Myers being great, Kulikov being a top 4 option, and Enstrom being anything but a top 4 dman at 33 are wrong. They go against every single piece of information available to us as hockey fans. I haven’t watched thousands of hours of hockey, done close to as many hours of research, and written articles to be the only one knowing what I’m talking about. The hockeybuzz comment section is an echochamber of misinformation and outdated cliches.

I haven’t watched thousands of hours of hockey, done close to as many hours of research, and written articles to be the only one knowing what I’m talking about. The hockeybuzz comment section is an echochamber of misinformation and outdated cliches.
- Rexypoo

Rexy - you have taken a lot of criticism on this site for some dogmatic/extreme opinions. your ideas have been a springboard for many conversations and have made the site worth the read. You are a true Winnipeg Jets fanatic and I would be proud to stand with you and cheer at the games.

Generally your insights are stuck on data and more particularly your own interpretation of the data you have searched out, with little room for the input of other true fans with equally valuable insight.

I am surprised to learn how much time you have invested into armchair management - keep it up - I'm sure Chipman is almost ready to tap you on the shoulder and make you the next GM.

People saying stuff about Myers being great, Kulikov being a top 4 option, and Enstrom being anything but a top 4 dman at 33 are wrong. They go against every single piece of information available to us as hockey fans. I haven’t watched thousands of hours of hockey, done close to as many hours of research, and written articles to be the only one knowing what I’m talking about. The hockeybuzz comment section is an echochamber of misinformation and outdated cliches.
- Rexypoo

Lol....writing a few posts on Twitter doesn't count as "written articles".

Now Wrong-way Rexy is trying to tell us he's a professional hockey analyst and writer.

You are nothing but a legend in your own misguided head. Your last post is complete an absolute BS crap.

Buff out, Poolman in. Good depth on D I guess but I don’t like seeing players sit for so long. Mind you, the college guys like Poolman did not play many regular college season games but still it’s hard to sit and then get in the groove, particularly at the NHL level.

So, arguably the better Dmen (arguably) Buff and Enstrom are out and we have Chairot and Poolman to step in without going to the farm. The key word there being arguably. We are going to need Enstroms cap hit to pay either Morrissey or Trouba next year who are our “top” dmen.

My take on Enstrom:

PROS - Smart, good skater

CONS - Injury prone, physically weak, generates virtually no offence, can't shoot because his stick is too long.

He can't/won't be re-signed.

Jets will need to pick-up a LHD somehow, if not this season, certainly for next season.
We will hope that Stanley or Samberg are no more than 2 years away.

My take on Enstrom:

PROS - Smart, good skater

CONS - Injury prone, physically weak, generates virtually no offence, can't shoot because his stick is too long.

He can't/won't be re-signed.

Jets will need to pick-up a LHD somehow, if not this season, certainly for next season.
We will hope that Stanley or Samberg are no more than 2 years away.
- bennythehat

Enstrom is still a guy you want in the lineup. Consistently strong positioning, uses that stick well, makes strong plays with the puck. He has put up good offensive numbers in the past with that stick, however, those days are gone. His injuries happen because he is involved in the play and doing what it takes to defend. Stop looking at him as a number 2 or 3 and look at him as a 5 or 6. His next contract should reflect the stage of career he is at.

My take on Enstrom:

PROS - Smart, good skater

CONS - Injury prone, physically weak, generates virtually no offence, can't shoot because his stick is too long.

He can't/won't be re-signed.

Jets will need to pick-up a LHD somehow, if not this season, certainly for next season.
We will hope that Stanley or Samberg are no more than 2 years away.
- bennythehat

Missed a “Pro”: borderline-elite defensive play

Rexy - you have taken a lot of criticism on this site for some dogmatic/extreme opinions. your ideas have been a springboard for many conversations and have made the site worth the read. You are a true Winnipeg Jets fanatic and I would be proud to stand with you and cheer at the games.

Generally your insights are stuck on data and more particularly your own interpretation of the data you have searched out, with little room for the input of other true fans with equally valuable insight.

I am surprised to learn how much time you have invested into armchair management - keep it up - I'm sure Chipman is almost ready to tap you on the shoulder and make you the next GM.
- 2.0

I don’t know if I’m complimented or offended. However, it was so well worded that I will applaud the effort you put into it, and stare blankly with my head tilted slightly to the left before moving on.

Lol....writing a few posts on Twitter doesn't count as "written articles".

Now Wrong-way Rexy is trying to tell us he's a professional hockey analyst and writer.

You are nothing but a legend in your own misguided head. Your last post is complete an absolute BS crap.
- jetsnation

Can we stop with the pet names? I enjoy the bickering, but come on.

Can we stop with the pet names? I enjoy the bickering, but come on.
- Rexypoo

Don't think so. The name suits you perfectly. However, maybe you should apologize to the board by trying to pretend on this board that you are some type of professional hockey analytics writer when your nothing but a phoney.

What don't you give us a link to some of your wonderful articles Tony ?

Apparently Mason is ready to go so I am once again advocating for trading Hutch, a prospect or pick package for _________. You fill in theblanks.

As far as Enstrom goes, if he is resigned, for which I personally hope not, his salary has to reflect his stage of his career as 2.0 stated. IMOP, his better days are behind him and I am not sure if the team wants to stick any long term money into another contract especially when we will need to pony up for Morrisey and Trouba. Agreed that he is an intelligent player, slick passer and good with the stick but as an older player, smaller size, I just think that moeny can be invested eksewhere.

Apparently Mason is ready to go so I am once again advocating for trading Hutch, a prospect or pick package for _________. You fill in theblanks.

As far as Enstrom goes, if he is resigned, for which I personally hope not, his salary has to reflect his stage of his career as 2.0 stated. IMOP, his better days are behind him and I am not sure if the team wants to stick any long term money into another contract especially when we will need to pony up for Morrisey and Trouba. Agreed that he is an intelligent player, slick passer and good with the stick but as an older player, smaller size, I just think that moeny can be invested eksewhere.
- CharlieDog

Agreed. I expect he will get a 1 yr extension at $2.3 - $2.5 MM next year. He still has lots to offer so its not time to send him out to pasture just yet.

Don't think so. The name suits you perfectly. However, maybe you should apologize to the board by trying to pretend on this board that you are some type of professional hockey analytics writer when your nothing but a phoney.

What don't you give us a link to some of your wonderful articles Tony ?
- jetsnation

A: I never claimed to be a professional.
B: I’m ashamed of the fact that I grin at that stupid name.
C: I’M STILL NOT TONY

A: I never claimed to be a professional.
B: I’m ashamed of the fact that I grin at that stupid name.
C: I’M STILL NOT TONY
- Rexypoo

You definitely implied it. Where can we find these "articles" you wrote ? Maybe in your high school newspaper ? ...your Facebook page ?

Well said UltimateJet. 100% agree . I don't mind Enstrom although Chariot is doing a pretty good job back there and adds physicality. Wrong-way Rexy is the guy who sees one of our dmen make a mistake and then thinks they are " balls terrible". Even the likes of Karlsson, Keith , OEK, etc make bad plays here and there. It happens.
- jetsnation

Chiarot isn’t a problem because of his mistakes, but merely because he doesn’t do anything.
Myers make mistakes on almost every single shift. Runs himself out of room when carrying and dumps it in for the other team to start their rush, fires breakout passes into shin pads constantly, ices the puck more than anyone despite having several better options, gets caught flat footed at both blue lines with every turnover, etc.

Kulikov is straight up one of the most talented players I’ve ever seen. He’s just dumb, within the context of on ice decision making, that is. He looked to be a rising star, then he started chasing hits, and stopped rushing the puck.

Sorry, but we're not taking scraps.. if the Sens are to trade Karlsson, they'd want a kings ransom...

To Winnipeg:
- Karlsson
- Paul
- Ahl
- 3rd 2019

To Ottawa:
- 2018 1st, 2019 1st
- Connor
- Trouba
- riceroni

I would do this trade in a heartbeat. Karlsson is the best player in the NHL.

I would do this trade in a heartbeat. Karlsson is the best player in the NHL.
- TheUltimateJet

Connor is a no-no for me. Karlsson is the unquestioned #1 NHL dman, but Trouba is younger, and probably top 10. I wouldn’t give up a probable top line forward just to close that gap.

Connor is a no-no for me. Karlsson is the unquestioned #1 NHL dman, but Trouba is younger, and probably top 10. I wouldn’t give up a probable top line forward just to close that gap.
- Rexypoo

I guarantee that with Karlssson on the point, Laine and Ehlers would both score 50 a piece. That's all I need to know. How much longer are we going to keep building for the future? With Karlssson, we are instant Stanley Cup contenders.

I guarantee that with Karlssson on the point, Laine and Ehlers would both score 50 a piece. That's all I need to know. How much longer are we going to keep building for the future? With Karlssson, we are instant Stanley Cup contenders.
- TheUltimateJet

Ok, I am starting to get interested, lol. I admit, I have not watched Karlsson too much but obviously he is one of the leaques top Dman, if not the best. If one player can have or could have an impact on a team such as you indicate then the scenario is certainly interesting. He is at 6.5 mill this year and 2018/2019. Could he be resigned after the end of his term as there is only a year and a half of term left.

Lets face it, one of the reasons, and perhaps the most important reason Teemu scored 76 in his rookie year was because Phil Housley was on D and knew how to feed him a steady dose of breakaway passes, and all other types of perfect passes.

But, there is no way Troubs is going to another Canadian city. At least that is the way it sounds.

I guarantee that with Karlssson on the point, Laine and Ehlers would both score 50 a piece. That's all I need to know. How much longer are we going to keep building for the future? With Karlssson, we are instant Stanley Cup contenders.
- TheUltimateJet

How bout:
Byfuglien
Little
Dano
Vesalainen
And a 1st

For

Karlsson

How bout:
Byfuglien
Little
Dano
Vesalainen
And a 1st

For

Karlsson
- Rexypoo

Rexy, I am giggling to myself here. Why not throw in a bag of pucks and some used jockstraps as well, lol?

Ok, Vesalainen, your fav Dano, a 1st and what else? I beleive they would want Buff or Little as much as they would want used underwear. But, I think we would have to sweeten the pot some more.

Poolman looked OK after sitting for 11 games, nice safe solid game for a rookie. Tough situation to be in but I think he handled it well. I tell you, Connor is starting to do things on the ice that indicates this guy is only going to get better and better.

Perrault just looks so good, such a slippery player and so versatile. He has only got better and better while he has been here.

Good bounce back, Go Jets!

Rexy, I am giggling to myself here. Why not throw in a bag of pucks and some used jockstraps as well, lol?

Ok, Vesalainen, your fav Dano, a 1st and what else? I beleive they would want Buff or Little as much as they would want used underwear. But, I think we would have to sweeten the pot some more.
- CharlieDog

Dano is thrown into every trade offer I make because he deserves playing time. Vesalainen, Dano, a first, a 2nd line Center, and a top pairing dman. They aren’t dealing from a position of strength.

Dano is thrown into every trade offer I make because he deserves playing time. Vesalainen, Dano, a first, a 2nd line Center, and a top pairing dman. They aren’t dealing from a position of strength.
- Rexypoo

Thanks God your not the Jets GM. !