The Winnipeg Jets are off to a sluggish start to the season. After opening up the year with two wins, the Jets have dropped their last three games, leaving them with a record of 2-3 on the season. They didn’t just lose in those games; they were completely dominated in all of them.
So what’s wrong with the Jets? Why are they getting outshot, out-chanced and out-played in nearly all of their games?
The Jets are getting out-possessed for a number of reasons.
Firstly, the Jets are having trouble gaining the offensive zone. As a result, there are a lot of failed dump-and-chase plays. When the Jets do set up a cycle, it usually ends with a poor pass or a miscue.
The Jets have been hemmed in on the defensive side of things. Opponents have had all the room in the world to cycle and find the open man. It’s been a walk in the park for opponents on most nights. Obviously, that’s an issue.
The individual talent is there on defense, but the defensive play as a team is fa ...
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Article written by Anthony Capocci