Team: 2022-23 Winnipeg Jets

Initial Creation Date: Dec. 11, 2022

Published: Dec. 11, 2022

Salary Cap Mode: Basic

Wanna start off by saying I believe Wheeler deserves the C back, at least for the rest of the year. (Hopefully lift that Cup with the C.) Wheeler deserves that honour... Although, at least I will honour Wheeler by putting my profile pic with Wheeler and the C.

With the Projected set-up of sending Morgan Barron to the AHL, there is a projected $4,167,143 Cap. Swapping Samberg with Heinola would add $61,667, or a Cap space of $4,228,810. In most cases there is around $3.7M- just over $4.0M for the Jets, more than enough to acquire Jesse Puljujarvi's $3.0M without having the problem of having to move Cap Space. So yes, Jet's should pay to get Puljujarvi.

I suggest sending Barron to the AHL, ONLY because his Waivers Exemption is very valuable. He still has 15 games Waivers Exempt and could save a Depth player(Waivers) for the Jets. Barron could get top line minutes, top special teams minutes with a good Moose team to play with and build his game and abilities. Could also help the Moose and gain chemistry with Future Jets. I also suggest swapping out Samberg and Heinola(Samberg can swap back.) Since Samberg still has 39 games Waivers exempt and could give Heinola some good looks to build his game within the Jets new system. Use the Waivers Exempt advantage while it's there. Now could be the best time to make a move !!!

Initially before moving a spot for Puljujarvi, I mostly took more focus on the RFA's over UFA's (UFA's could still be in the Lineup Due to Injuries). Stenlund RW/C doesn't need to be called up yet(Fight for deep Playoffs?) and could save a depth spot for Maenalanen. But if we lose a spot on the right side, we might need a physical 6'4 210 right handed RW, exactly what Stenlund is. Because we are weaker with the Right side with Right Handed RW. (Especially when we can use Ehlers on the Left too.)
I added Gagner to the Trade because we would have to drop a RFA. Which would be AJ-F, Essyimont or Capobianco(Capo would be my choice. Chisholm and Gawanke can replace his depth spot). And I already explained more focus on the importance of RFA's over UFA's. So Maenalanen would be the man left out if there isn't a spot opened up from injury, so he would have to clear Waivers. If we lose out on Barron's Waivers Exemption window, then we would have to worry about another spot. Exactly why I am trying to explain the Importance of using the window of Barron's Waivers Exemption.(before it closes)
Sam Gagner was also Drafted 6th Overall in the 2007 Draft by the Oilers. Gagner spent 2007-08 to 2013-14 and 2019-20 with the Oilers. And I've still heard good things from Oilers fans about Gagner. Also it might be pretty special to have opportunities to see and play with McDavid and Draisaitl...

4 Penalties vs Panthers there was 178:33(178.55) for Forwards. And 114:54(114.9) for the D. = 293:27 Team Total time.
3 Penalties vs Ducks there was 177:19(177.317) for Forwards. And 116:41(116.683) for the D. = 294:00 Team Total time.
2 Penalties vs CHI there was 179:54(179.9) for Forwards. And 116:27(116.45) for the D. = 296:21 Team Total time.
Based on near time averages I use 178 min for Forwards, and 116 min for D. Which is 294:00 Total time. (11-7?)

Obviously I understand the struggles Puljujarvi is going through and that he's probably only a 3rd liner. I suggest to put Puljujarvi on the 1st line to give him a better opportunity to rejuvenate his skills and confidence. Giving Puljujarvi a 2nd chance to prove that he can be a Top 6 Forward.(Wheeler is staying in the front lines for now, but soon he may need to take an extra minute breather with Age catching up sooner or later. So Puljujarvi can eventually grow into that Top 6 spot.)

This would be the "Projected Set up" I would recommend at least 90% of the time. To help build Puljujarvi into that Top 6. If Puljujarvi doesn't play up to par, then other players will get his opportunities.
Connor-Dubois-Ehlers/Puljujarvi *(So it would be like every 3rd shift is Puljujarvi's time on the First Line.)
(19 min)(18 min)(11 min) /(7 min)
Perfetti-Scheifele-Wheeler
(16 min)(19 min)(16 min)
AJF-Lowry-Appleton
(12 min)(15 min)(13 min)
Harkins-Eyssimont-Puljujarvi/Ehlers
(10 min)(10 min)(5 min) /(7 min)
Gustafsson

Please tell me I'm not crazy about trying to make this work... I just believe Jesse Puljujarvi could have the potential to be the Best Trade for the Jets, and I also believe the Jets are the best option for Jesse Puljujarvi.

Nonetheless, I absolutely love the Winnipeg Jets. #FuelledByPassion #WeAreWinnipeg :) <3