Jacob Billington: Jets Year In Review: The Ups and Downs of 2022

Rick Bowness has done wonders for this team. If they get into the playoffs and they’re healthy, they can go on a run. Considering the contract uncertainties looming with some of the top core players, I agree that this is the season for Chevy to put all the chips in and go for it. It will be a fun ride.

Happy new year to Jacob and all who post here!

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Idk if that link will work, I don't believe all of the Panthers shortcomings this season are on Maurice and Kompon but some of them definitely are, the comments to that story are very similar to what many a Jet fan said about Maurice when he was the Jets coach. It is beyond obvious that whatever the Maurice/Kompon duo is trying to accomplish with their PK and PP systems/strategies simply does.not.work!

Rick Bowness has done wonders for this team. If they get into the playoffs and they’re healthy, they can go on a run. Considering the contract uncertainties looming with some of the top core players, I agree that this is the season for Chevy to put all the chips in and go for it. It will be a fun ride.
- knagra

This is a good post! With PLD, Scheifele, Hellebyuck and Wheeler set to become UFA’s in 2024, this is is the season to go all-in. If things do not go well, you can trade all the above for futures. Many teams would give us a boatload of assets for all the above named players.

I am even thinking if the Jets are able to make a trade for Horvat, they can sign him long-term in the case that Scheifele and PLD choose not to. Horvat is still very young.

This is a good post! With PLD, Scheifele, Hellebyuck and Wheeler set to become UFA’s in 2024, this is is the season to go all-in. If things do not go well, you can trade all the above for futures. Many teams would give us a boatload of assets for all the above named players.

I am even thinking if the Jets are able to make a trade for Horvat, they can sign him long-term in the case that Scheifele and PLD choose not to. Horvat is still very young.
- TheUltimateJet

Horvat is a horrific target in a contract year. He’s only worth about what he’s making now. He doesn’t do anything all that well. Very much a survivable 2C on a strong team about to be paid as a 1C

Harkins on the waiver wire again.

2022 Story of the Year - Maurice walking away

2022 Story of the Year - Maurice walking away
- bennythehat

Maurice moving on was the most impactful change for the Jets play this year. I think uncle paul has been unfairly criticized for 'quiting on the team' last year. Everyone except Chevy knew that his time coaching the jets to success was done and deciding to resign was more classy than getting a paycheck while everyone else associated with the team writhed with frustration and anger. Huge story anyway.

I am going to go with the 'C' being removed from Wheeler as the bigger story. Not in and of itself but it reflects several years of the infamous 'ruffled feathers' finally being addressed. The leadership change was triggered by Bones but was the first concrete signal to the rest of the players (and fans) that things were going to be different from prior seasons. Though I am a big Wheeler fan as a person, player, leader and captain the outcome demonstrates that this move was evidently also overdue.

Vrana is a free top 6 forward. Get that claim in.
Move Dillon for cap space, and hand Heinola the gig.

Vrana is a free top 6 forward. Get that claim in.
Move Dillon for cap space, and hand Heinola the gig.
- Rexypoo

seems to be a popular opinion on twitter today.

but,

Doesn't he only plays left wing? so who out Perfetti and Connor are you bumping down? Ehlers is the only left shot we got who plays right side?

Vrana also cannot defend, at all!! great offensive guy, or at least he was over a year ago, but hasn't played all year since he is in NHL's substance program. how bad is his habit? What is it that got him in the program? is this just a move by Detroit to get him in the AHL and get him some games and no teams will put a claim in out of respect?

he would also take up all out cap space, is he the missing piece cause we are pretty handcuffed after claiming him.

lots of unknowns here

Vrana is a free top 6 forward. Get that claim in.
Move Dillon for cap space, and hand Heinola the gig.
- Rexypoo

and I'm moving Pionk before Dillon. Dillon/Scmidt paired with Heinola has been significantly better than Pionk/Heinola

Would anyone trade Dillon for Vrana ?

and I'm moving Pionk before Dillon. Dillon/Scmidt paired with Heinola has been significantly better than Pionk/Heinola
- Ross77

No, I don't think the Jets will be dealing Dillon any time soon. Not saying he's an untouchable, but he's invaluable. The other Jets d-men play a lot bigger when he's on the ice.

My thinking is that with Ehlers, Wheeler, Perfetti and Maenalanen soon joining the team, it is going to feel like we just made a huge trade - a whole 1st line plus a good 3rd liner/PK. Offence shouldn't be a problem.

Still feel, of we make a deal, it will be for a d-man, and the names of Chychrun and Provorov keep popping out - especially Chychrun. If no deal for them, probably a rugged d-man (Edmundson, Gudas, Schenn, etc) later on.

Would anyone trade Dillon for Vrana ?
- bennythehat

Not a chance!

No, I don't think the Jets will be dealing Dillon any time soon. Not saying he's an untouchable, but he's invaluable. The other Jets d-men play a lot bigger when he's on the ice.

My thinking is that with Ehlers, Wheeler, Perfetti and Maenalanen soon joining the team, it is going to feel like we just made a huge trade - a whole 1st line plus a good 3rd liner/PK. Offence shouldn't be a problem.

Still feel, of we make a deal, it will be for a d-man, and the names of Chychrun and Provorov keep popping out - especially Chychrun. If no deal for them, probably a rugged d-man (Edmundson, Gudas, Schenn, etc) later on.
- grahamzky

The thing that bothers me is the cost for D man are so over inflated, I’d rather be the one selling one (Pionk) than the one over paying for one.

Would anyone trade Dillon for Vrana ?
- bennythehat

Vrana hasn’t played a game this year, so many questions about why he is in the NHL’s substance program and a big cap hit to

The thing that bothers me is the cost for D man are so over inflated, I’d rather be the one selling one (Pionk) than the one over paying for one.
- Ross77

Yes, huge cost for d-men.

Having said that, do you think that the mention of McGroarty, Lambert (the two first rounders they want), Schmidt and Barron would get the attention of the Coyotes GM - or is Chychrun not worth it?

Over payment?

seems to be a popular opinion on twitter today.

but,

Doesn't he only plays left wing? so who out Perfetti and Connor are you bumping down? Ehlers is the only left shot we got who plays right side?

Vrana also cannot defend, at all!! great offensive guy, or at least he was over a year ago, but hasn't played all year since he is in NHL's substance program. how bad is his habit? What is it that got him in the program? is this just a move by Detroit to get him in the AHL and get him some games and no teams will put a claim in out of respect?

he would also take up all out cap space, is he the missing piece cause we are pretty handcuffed after claiming him.

lots of unknowns here
- Ross77

A 26 year old goal scorer for under 3mil AND at no acquisition cost is a no-brainer.
He does everything BUT defend, which is just fine by me, because what we really need is another shooter. He plays both wings, he’s scored at a very high level for the last 5 seasons, and a gamble on 1 year after this one is worth the risk of a contract burial for a Kyle Connor 1B.
This is a guy who has averaged 29 goals and 54 points since he was 21, and that was when he was rarely allowed a top 6 role in Washington.

If he’s being waived to take more time with the AHL club and get his feet under him, leave it alone. If they’re trying to move on? Claim all day. Low risk, huge reward.

Would anyone trade Dillon for Vrana ?
- bennythehat

Yes. One is replaceable, on possesses a skill few do. Same term. 6 years age difference

No, I don't think the Jets will be dealing Dillon any time soon. Not saying he's an untouchable, but he's invaluable. The other Jets d-men play a lot bigger when he's on the ice.

My thinking is that with Ehlers, Wheeler, Perfetti and Maenalanen soon joining the team, it is going to feel like we just made a huge trade - a whole 1st line plus a good 3rd liner/PK. Offence shouldn't be a problem.

Still feel, of we make a deal, it will be for a d-man, and the names of Chychrun and Provorov keep popping out - especially Chychrun. If no deal for them, probably a rugged d-man (Edmundson, Gudas, Schenn, etc) later on.
- grahamzky

I agree that Dillon won't be traded anytime soon, especially this year where D men are going down every other game and Morrisey is currently banged up but still playing.

Someone suggested trading Dillon and inserting Heinola full time....... ah... don't think so. Not quite there yet. They will need the heavy bodies come playoffs and Heinola is not ready to take Dillons place.

I agree that one more nasty D Man like Edmundson would be a nice addition.

I was at the game last night and I struggle to see Gustafsson as a NHL player. I realize that he is not playing with talented linemates but I struggle to see he is a NHL player. I would say Stenlund was a good signing and as far as I am concerned, once these injured players get back, Gus, AJF, Mikey E, Reichel all go back to the A. Stenlund stays with the big club and takes over 4th line center.

Pionk had a tough game as well, seemed to make bad reads..... Good thing our goalie has been consistently consistent except a for very few games.

Yes, huge cost for d-men.

Having said that, do you think that the mention of McGroarty, Lambert (the two first rounders they want), Schmidt and Barron would get the attention of the Coyotes GM - or is Chychrun not worth it?

Over payment?
- grahamzky

over payment to me. I do want the Jets to make some deals but I also want to keep our pick in 2023. I think the Jets could afford to move Pionk for a top 6 winger we are deep on D.

A 26 year old goal scorer for under 3mil AND at no acquisition cost is a no-brainer.
He does everything BUT defend, which is just fine by me, because what we really need is another shooter. He plays both wings, he’s scored at a very high level for the last 5 seasons, and a gamble on 1 year after this one is worth the risk of a contract burial for a Kyle Connor 1B.
This is a guy who has averaged 29 goals and 54 points since he was 21, and that was when he was rarely allowed a top 6 role in Washington.

If he’s being waived to take more time with the AHL club and get his feet under him, leave it alone. If they’re trying to move on? Claim all day. Low risk, huge reward.
- Rexypoo

I'm intrigued by his goal scoring yes, but his cap hit is 5.25 and he is also often injured.

I agree that Dillon won't be traded anytime soon, especially this year where D men are going down every other game and Morrisey is currently banged up but still playing.

Someone suggested trading Dillon and inserting Heinola full time....... ah... don't think so. Not quite there yet. They will need the heavy bodies come playoffs and Heinola is not ready to take Dillons place.

I agree that one more nasty D Man like Edmundson would be a nice addition.

I was at the game last night and I struggle to see Gustafsson as a NHL player. I realize that he is not playing with talented linemates but I struggle to see he is a NHL player. I would say Stenlund was a good signing and as far as I am concerned, once these injured players get back, Gus, AJF, Mikey E, Reichel all go back to the A. Stenlund stays with the big club and takes over 4th line center.

Pionk had a tough game as well, seemed to make bad reads..... Good thing our goalie has been consistently consistent except a for very few games.
- Old Flopper

I'm not trading Dillon either, to me Heinola is the obvious Pionk replacement.
Gus has not been good lately, I liked him last night though. I thought he looked great early in the season, i wonder if he is battling through injuries and or sickness right now, but looks off.

I'm intrigued by his goal scoring yes, but his cap hit is 5.25 and he is also often injured.
- Ross77

Too expensive, too risky, and let's be real, once our injured players return, he is not needed.

Yes. One is replaceable, on possesses a skill few do. Same term. 6 years age difference
- Rexypoo

I knew you would be the lone "yes".