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Team: 2023-24 Winnipeg Jets
Initial Creation Date: Jan. 13, 2024
Published: Jan. 13, 2024
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  1. Mittelstadt, Casey
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My favourite option.

Has been great the last 2 seasons and is a pending RFA with arb rights. Could fit in longterm or for just the next few seasons that the Jets are contenders. Feels like the ideal fit to play with Perfetti and one of Connor or Ehlers on the 2nd line. He is a great playmaker that isn't terrible defensively. His addition would push Vlad down the lineup and create even more depth.

Next contract would probably be in the 4M range on a short-mid term deal.
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  1. Lindholm, Elias
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The flashy option at this year's TDL. IMO not the best fit for the Jets in terms of the future. As a rental, this is about as good as you will get at this years deadline but will have to compete with the teams that want to sign him long-term. The Jets just cant afford to give him the 8 years and 8M+ that he is looking for.

With other teams willing to give him an extension I would try to stay away as it will probably cost a Horvat type package (1st, top prospect, roster player) and the Jets just cant do that right now when there are other options.

Now if the price is reasonable then I would go for it. Lindholm is a top 20ish centre in the league imo and would make a top-end one-two punch down the middle of the ice. The jets would essentially have two first lines with Scheifele, Vilardi, Ehlers, Lindholm, Perfetti, and Connor in the top 6.
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  1. Jenner, Boone
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Jus thought of Jenner. Not sure CBJ would move their captain but they have done it before (Foglino).

Great defensive centre that showed some offensive flashes befoe he got injured. Think he would fit the Bowness system well. Almost like a more offensive Adam Lowry. From what I've heard is a great leader ing the locker room. Seems like an interesting 2C option for the Jets
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  1. Eriksson Ek, Joel
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Not going to happen but I can dream.

There is zero chance a division rival trades their young stud centre to the Jets and especially after those back to back games against the Wild in december.

Although it wont happen he would be an incredible fit on the second line behind Scheifele. He has found his offensive ability over the past couple of seasons. Once again fits the Bowness system well. Great defensively and gives the Jets another option on their struggling PK and would be a boost to the PP2.
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  1. Monahan, Sean
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This has been speculated and the Jets did have 2 scouts at a recent Habs/Sharks game however... this just desnt make any sense.

It would make us deeper however I believe with the way Namestnikov has been playing this isnt enough of an upgrade to push Vlad down the lineup. He just isn't the same player as he was playing with Johnny Hockey in Calgary.
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  1. Giroux, Claude
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If the Jets can convince Giroux to leave Ottawa for 2 shots at the cup, he would be a great fit on the second line.

Not exactly a centre however he is a beast in the dot and could take draws while letting Perfetti play up the middle. Giroux is great defensively and an unreal passer which would give the second line a new look with both Giroux and Perfetti feeding a Connor or an Ehlers. Giroux isn't going to fill the net anymore although he is still an elite passer and defensive forward that can be a great mentor for Perfetti.
OTT
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  1. Couturier, Sean
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This has been talked about on Jets twitter the past couple weeks however I think it is too big of a risk.

Couturier is a great player and fits exactly what the Jets should be looking for to fill the 2C whole however it is extreamly risky, Couturier is playing games for the first time in years and is always injury-prone. For a guy with that injury history and contract, I would stay clear of him. And with the cap hit of almost 8M the Jets would need some retention which will bring the price up. Overall just stay clear of Couturier,
PHI
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  1. Crosby, Sidney
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Never ever getting moved but was suggested by Winnipeg Free Press Jets writer Jeff Hamilton. It would be unreal to have Crosby play for the Jets but will never happen.
PIT
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  1. Hertl, Tomas
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Once again... would be a great add but the contract is too crazy and long for a 2C. Great player but there are cheaper options out there.
SJS
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  1. Buchnevich, Pavel
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Again not really a centre but can play up the middle. Don't imagine it costing too much but would be an amazing fit. He is incredible defensively and drives play like some of the best players on the planet.

Have been wanting him on the Jets for a few years now and this is the year to do it. STL is going to sell and Buch fits now and next year on the 2nd line. Feels like the Nino add from last year. Probably can get him for a reasonable price.
STL
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  1. Strome, Dylan
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Decent fit for the 2C spot and is signed with term so would be here for the next 2 or 3 cup runs. Dont think he will be moved but WSH always does some weird things and the Jets have the assets to acquire him.

Once again another playmaker up the middle that isn't that bad defensively. Feel like playing for Bowness could do wonders for his game and could turn him into the player that the Coyotes thought they were getting 9 years ago.
WSH
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Jan. 13 at 6:15 p.m.
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Mittelstadt next deal will be 7x7mil range
Jan. 13 at 6:17 p.m.
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Giroux is a winger and from what Buffalo fans say Mittelstadt plays mostly wing as well.
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Jan. 13 at 6:18 p.m.
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Back to back 50+ point seasons in RFA years gets mittelstadt far more than 4 million. Especially with arb rights in his last RFA year
Jan. 13 at 6:19 p.m.
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For me it’s 100% all in on Lindholm
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Jan. 13 at 6:29 p.m.
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Mittelstadt is a winger at this point and has played significantly better when deployed on the wing.

Lindholm seems like a great fit for Winnipeg but is going to cost them key assets.
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Jan. 13 at 6:43 p.m.
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I've read profiles/scouting reports of the listed below, looked at their stats (past 4 years) such as face off %'s, points/g, time on ice, besides their salaries & age and have come up following #1 to last pick for the Jets:
1)Lindholm
2)Jenner
3)Giroux
4)Mittelstadt
5)Monohan
6)Strome
7)Henrique

Now I have read many of the comments from other Jets supporters, besides other teams. In my way of thinking, a "fit" for the Jets is Lindholm. How to make it work deal wise for both teams.
Jan. 13 at 6:53 p.m.
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Quoting: Flames1217
Mittelstadt is a winger at this point and has played significantly better when deployed on the wing.


Except none of that is true
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Jan. 13 at 6:55 p.m.
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Quoting: Windjammer
….and from what Buffalo fans say Mittelstadt plays mostly wing as well.


That’s not true
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Jan. 13 at 6:55 p.m.
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Quoting: Flames1217
Mittelstadt is a winger at this point and has played significantly better when deployed on the wing.

Lindholm seems like a great fit for Winnipeg but is going to cost them key assets.


Mittelstadt is rarely on the wing and only when injuries pile up. He's a center
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Jan. 13 at 6:56 p.m.
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Quoting: Windjammer
Giroux is a winger and from what Buffalo fans say Mittelstadt plays mostly wing as well.


Who said that rofl
Jan. 13 at 6:57 p.m.
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Mittelstadt will cost more assests than Winnipeg fans want to give up
Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
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Columbus moved Foligno because he was a pending UFA. Jenner has multiple years left. He’s not being moved.
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Jan. 13 at 7:09 p.m.
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Granlund is an option, so is Henrique if he'd waive.
Jan. 13 at 7:17 p.m.
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Quoting: AntiAnalytics
That’s not true


Maybe it was a poser Buffalo fan. I wasn't positive where he played, but there was a supposed Buffalo fan that said he played primarily wing.

Thanks for clearing that up.
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Jan. 13 at 7:20 p.m.
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Quoting: Windjammer
Maybe it was a poser Buffalo fan. I wasn't positive where he played, but there was a supposed Buffalo fan that said he played primarily wing.

Thanks for clearing that up.


In previous seasons he’s been mostly on the wing, but bounced back n forth
2nd half of last season & for nearly all of this year he’s been playing mostly Center
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Jan. 13 at 7:23 p.m.
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In previous seasons he’s been mostly on the wing, but bounced back n forth
2nd half of last season & for nearly all of this year he’s been playing mostly Center


That's good to know. I know he played a lot of wing earlier, but wasn't sure if he had transitioned to a full time center or not.
Jan. 13 at 7:27 p.m.
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Quoting: Windjammer
That's good to know. I know he played a lot of wing earlier, but wasn't sure if he had transitioned to a full time center or not.


Yeah, pretty much full time Center at this point
And he’s really taken some big steps in his development the last season & a half
Staying healthy had A LOT to do with it imo

He’s improved quite a bit defensively as well
One of our best player this season
I really don’t think the Sabres trade him
Good chance we lock him up long term
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Jan. 13 at 7:32 p.m.
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Yeah, pretty much full time Center at this point
And he’s really taken some big steps in his development the last season & a half
Staying healthy had A LOT to do with it imo

He’s improved quite a bit defensively as well
One of our best player this season
I really don’t think the Sabres trade him
Good chance we lock him up long term


I would imagine locking him up long term is the most likely outcome, but if the Sabres decide to move him, I hope they let Winnipeg know.
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Jan. 13 at 7:40 p.m.
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Yeah, pretty much full time Center at this point
And he’s really taken some big steps in his development the last season & a half
Staying healthy had A LOT to do with it imo

He’s improved quite a bit defensively as well
One of our best player this season
I really don’t think the Sabres trade him
Good chance we lock him up long term


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I would imagine locking him up long term is the most likely outcome, but if the Sabres decide to move him, I hope they let Winnipeg know.
Final 11 games last season playing between Skinner and Tuch he had 17 pts.
This season he has taken 99 more face offs than 2nd place cousins.
Poink would be a nice beginning offer.
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Jan. 13 at 7:44 p.m.
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Final 11 games last season playing between Skinner and Tuch he had 17 pts.
This season he has taken 99 more face offs than 2nd place cousins.
Poink would be a nice beginning offer.


I'm not saying the ask is off, but the problem is that the Jets can't afford to give up a top 4 RHD. They'd be looking to add depth, so if it couldn't be done for pure futures, it likely couldn't be done.
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Jan. 13 at 8:06 p.m.
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I'm not saying the ask is off, but the problem is that the Jets can't afford to give up a top 4 RHD. They'd be looking to add depth, so if it couldn't be done for pure futures, it likely couldn't be done.


FYI, Wind.... on my above comment earlier of the 7 guys I did some research on, Mittelstdt's faceoff persentage was the weakest of the group... I do like what he brings overall, but winning faceoffs ahead of current centremen (55,17 & 7) should be a factor or consideration. A Mn kid I like that...
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Jan. 13 at 8:15 p.m.
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FYI, Wind.... on my above comment earlier of the 7 guys I did some research on, Mittelstdt's faceoff persentage was the weakest of the group... I do like what he brings overall, but winning faceoffs ahead of current centremen (55,17 & 7) should be a factor or consideration. A Mn kid I like that...


Yeah, good at face offs would be nice, but I wouldn't put too much weight on it. The Jets are bad at it now and are doing alright, so I think face offs get a bit overrated by fans.

I'd like a good all around 2C, there just aren't many available that we know about now though.
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Jan. 13 at 8:31 p.m.
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Yeah, good at face offs would be nice, but I wouldn't put too much weight on it. The Jets are bad at it now and are doing alright, so I think face offs get a bit overrated by fans.

I'd like a good all around 2C, there just aren't many available that we know about now though.[/q

I hear you and aware of the current situation with faceoffs here in The Peg. As I mentioned above, I still like what Lindholm brings overall, faceoffs included and would hope there is interest in him.
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Jan. 13 at 8:40 p.m.
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Quoting: Camper27
I've read profiles/scouting reports of the listed below, looked at their stats (past 4 years) such as face off %'s, points/g, time on ice, besides their salaries & age and have come up following #1 to last pick for the Jets:
1)Lindholm
2)Jenner
3)Giroux
4)Mittelstadt
5)Monohan
6)Strome
7)Henrique

Now I have read many of the comments from other Jets supporters, besides other teams. In my way of thinking, a "fit" for the Jets is Lindholm. How to make it work deal wise for both teams.

Move Monahan to the bottom of the list
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Jan. 13 at 8:42 p.m.
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I know fans think Monahan has lost a step and isn't putting up points at 5v5 like he used to but most of them don't take quality of linemates into account. Being on pace for 45+ points while playing with guys like Anderson, Gallagher, Armia, Ylonen and Pearson isn't a small feat. Imagine if he had been playing with 2 of Connor, Ehlers, Perfetti or Vilardi, he would likely already be passing the 40 point mark right now. Quality of linemates plays a big part in racking up points.
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