The Winnipeg Jets are in the hunt for postseason. Not only are they in the hunt, but they are currently leading their division. With the trade deadline approaching, however, they are playing themselves right into seller status.
When reality sets in, they might have no choice but to become sellers on Wednesday.
The Southeast Division is heralded as the weakest division in the entire NHL. With the way the Jets play and have been playing as of late, they are lucky to even be in the playoff hunt. A weak division has them in first place.
It may not last much longer.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Washington Capitals are both gaining ground in a hurry. Both teams have games in hand on the Jets. The Hurricanes have played in three fewer games, while the Capitals have played two fewer. Both teams trail the Jets by only four points.
It might be safe to say that the division winner will be the only team to make the playoffs out of the Southeast.
Does that mean the Jets are completely out of it? Not yet. But with the way they’re playing, it may not take much longer. Then again, it seems no one wants to take advant ...
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Winnipeg Jets: Recent Play Could Force Jets to Become Sellers at Trade Deadline
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