This team is very mediocre.

Good thing is that if they are struggling to make the playoffs (which I think is probable), they will have a lot of value in Hellebuyck and Scheifele as deadline rentals. That's at least 2 x 1st round picks and 2 x good prospects.

DeMelo, Dillon and Niederreiter would also net them some value at the deadline as well.

I think this team has better depth than last year (made playoffs) and looking at the Central Division, they should be a playoff team this year, most likely Wild Card. With that being said, if the Jets are in that position, they'd be smart to recoup some assets with the players you mentioned. If one of Helle/Scheif choose re-sign, I could see them trying to make some additions at the deadline. One thing Chevy has made very clear is their goal is to try and win. I do agree with you though. looking at some of the top teams in the West, this roster is a bit mid.

So you've already given up on the Perfetti at center dream I see... 😉

Two fringe centres in Perfetti and Vilardi that both have back issues. Neither will stick at C and jets will have the same hole at C they always seem to have an issue with.

I miss Bryan Little... ☹

Yeah I have doubts about Perfetti being able to handle it even without his injury troubles, he's small and slow, the IQ is there but the frame isn't, will be interesting to see how Lundell develops cause I remember saying "draft Lundell" when the Jets pick came up in 2020.

Did you hear Chipman's interview the other day?

Hahaha that's why I made sure to specify this is only how I think the season STARTS lol. I think they will give Perfetti a shot at C (even if I don't think it will work out) as the season progresses.

I wanted Lundell badly in 2020.

I didn’t hear Chipmans interview.

I also wanted Lundell, he's very good all-around whereas Perfetti is just purely offensive. I don't hate the pick by any means though.

I really want someone like Lambert or Lucius to make the team this year. I see one of them making it, but no matter who does, they can play center.

Also very interested to see if Barlow even plays a preseason game. Even though I would have preferred Oliver Moore, I still don't hate the pick.

EDIT: Also Samberg signing that contract pretty much confirmed Heinola's days with this team are pretty much numbered. I wouldn't be surprised to see him traded this season.

Yeah Heinola is unfortunately going to be sent to the AHL again due to being waivers exempt. He will request a trade this year. Same with Stanley if he’s not claimed off of waivers.

I preferred Oliver Moore as well but think Barlow will end up being quite good.

I doubt Lambert or Lucius make the team, jets have the deepest forward group they’ve had in years. Unless one of them magically explodes and takes a C spot, both will be back in the AHL.

Lundell was the better pick imo, but I like Perfetti and think he’ll turn out to be a very good 2LW.