Some Takeaways: Winnipeg Jets vs. Montreal Canadiens
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It’s mercifully close to being over. There’s no denying it; the Winnipeg Jets are getting laughed out of the playoffs. On my last takeaways recap, someone suggested the game 1 and 2 losses weren’t nearly as dire as they looked. I can only wonder what conclusion a viewer draws from this embarrassment of a game. This was just sad to watch, with the Montreal Canadiens more or less curb-stomping the Jets. Winnipeg had a few pings but by and large, this was a one-sided affair. All we can hope is that this off-season brings the long overdue change the Jets have needed.
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Some Takeaways
The Jets look cooked. The body language is poor, the mood is down, and the performance on-ice is quite bad.
Montreal has made Winnipeg’s defense look silly. Oh no....
Hellebuyck continues to do all he can, but even he cannot save the team.
Winnipeg’s off-season is near at hand. Will the Jets finally move on from Maurice and/or Chevy? Are we doomed to repeat the same cycle as per usual?
The team has some serious decisions to make with protection lists. Dylan DeMelo needs to be on it. His absence has completely devastated the Jets blueline.
If you’re sitting through these games....hope the Jets give you something worthwhile on Monday night’s affair. Maybe a quick sweep will be a tender mercy.
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