I absolutely agree with you dude as a die hard Jets fan all the way from Egypt. (Yeah an Egyptian Jets fan) Our depth is honestly garbage im glad to see a lot of them go in free agency, I genuinely hope that we add pur prospects into those slots.

@Pizzaplease477

4 күн бұрын

Rock on man! Go Jets Go

It's amazing how articulate Jesse can be when he's not screaming into a camera like a maniac. Surprised me

@JeffreyJetsKohut

2 күн бұрын

Probably because Jesse is a very outgoing person whose persona he portrays is that of a goofy Patrik Laine loving, Winnipeg Jets loving guy.

I am a huge die hard jets fan and I couldn’t agree more, bring the prospects up

Jessie literally called it 100% percent correct.

The guy is bang on the money. This is what I've been saying the past week or so. So many Jets fans think Rutger is entititled and should wait his turn because other players did. And that may be the case for some players. But when you have a prospect with the skillset that Rutger has, you have to be willing to give him a real opportunity. Yeah, Lambert and Chibrikov and Barlow have put their time in on the Moose. But they are not Rutger. You look at the playoffs, and the Jets were constantly pushed around and knocked off the puck. There is no physical presence amongst the forwards. That's what Rutger could give this team in spades. Yeah, he has deficiencies in his skating, but name a prospect that doesn't have any deficiencies. His skating will get better with time, but even without it, he could still give the Jets' team a much-needed breath of fresh air Guys like Appleton and Barron are nice players, but they're not going to make an impact like Rutger can. To lose a guy like Rutger simply because they want him to follow the same path as other prospects is stupid and should cost Chevy his job.

@Styles_Tee

3 күн бұрын

Rutger has to prove himself, if he was told no spot for you I can understand, if it was show us you can make the team, then the look is not great.

@patrickgoulet8170

2 күн бұрын

Chevy made him go back to college or that was his choice? Maybe we should wait until he's a free agent and give him Matthews money if we're just giving stuff away, no?

This is like when the nice fun parent gets serious. Also, Jesse put these thoughts together in a really fantastic way. He sounds like a high caliber radio broadcaster.

I completely agree with Jesse on this. It's brutal being a Jets fan.

Jesse is underrated intelligence wise. 100% agree with him

Jesse nicely articulated the issue. Competition is the name of this league. Bring in the young guys to experience the pros. With Arniel as coach, he may be more inclined to bring in the young guys as they bring a speed and risk taking that scores goals. That being stated, the physical changes of and 18 year old to 24 is significant. We don't want them getting injured.

Yeah as a jets fan this is a square kick in the nuts. I was hyped for Rutger and his future in winnipeg.

The player does NOT determine if they are ready to be on the team. The team determines that. That is unbelievably entitled! If he believes he is ready...then EARN the spot! It means, having an amazing camp and outplay the other players.

As long as Cheveldayoff remains Jets GM, the vision for them to win is gone. He had enough time.

I want to see Jesse's reaction if the Winnipeg Jets acquire Patrik Laine.

I totally agree that prospect development NEEDS to change.

Ottawa feels your pain as well.

@red3here

4 күн бұрын

And Toronto somewhat.

@doaftheloaf

4 күн бұрын

@@red3here you have like 3 prospects. i will concede this is why robertson wants out, though.

@doaftheloaf

4 күн бұрын

ottawa's different. see, the jets are actually good at drafting. the sens...a lot of their prospects have stalled, even when they do get called up.

The contradiction of jets fans. We want new players from free agent then at the same time bring up the youth?

@Vince-lq3ve

3 күн бұрын

contradiction of all fans.

watching this live and unskippable was pain.

Nailed it! Total mismanagement. Vegas is ruthless, and that’s why they get the players they want. Jets can’t get those players in UFA. Drafting is the Jets UFA. You cant block your talent and you need to have the players feel like they will get a shot

@patrickgoulet8170

2 күн бұрын

Lol no, people like this would've had Laine on the first line just because he could be good one day

Jets should've had Seth Jarvis! (not Perfetti)

Listening to Sean Reynolds’s today…he believes that Rutger never intended to come to Winnipeg. He has believed this for quite some time. This action in the spring might just be a smoke screen to deflect from his intentions

@BradLambert93

4 күн бұрын

I remember McGroarty posted so many pictures with his family and they constantly wore Jets gear and all that and one day it just disappeared. I believe Rutger wanted to play in Winnipeg but miscommunication costed the Jets his future with the Jets.

@Styles_Tee

3 күн бұрын

Nailed it, I think a lot of fans don't want to admit the truth that he saw an escape rout and took it. I also think Perfetti is another guy walking his way to bridge and then arbitration and free agency, a la a Kurt Overcharge special.

@Styles_Tee

3 күн бұрын

​@@BradLambert93super unfortunate. Seems that way

McG has done nothing to prove he is ready. He beat some kids. College kids. Best league in the world. He has not even played in against the best jrs. Calm down. Dont all the hype. Ease up on your crush.

@pomerlain8924

4 күн бұрын

And what have the Jets done to prove they're contending? Guys like Barron, Appleton and Iafallo are some real difference makers, aren't they? Name a physical forward in the Jets top 6? Exactly.

@Styles_Tee

3 күн бұрын

Agreed

Great take. Must be very frustrating.

I agree as well mainly about not drafting the USA College guys

Totally. Look at Rangers & Lafreniere. Just as Rutger, he was all the hype at draft. He wanted to get into the NHL and they gave him a chance. He flopped and struggled. THEN they sent him down, he developed and he came back with vengeance. I love that Rutger has the confidence and swagger. Give him a chance. Maybe he needs a wake up call. OR.. maybe he'll thrive!

Cole Perfetti did crack the lineup but it should be noted that he had no goals and just couple points in 23 games. How do you not sit him for that performance?

@BradLambert93

4 күн бұрын

Cole Perfetti was heating up at the end of the year and the Jets sat him anyway. One game I remember he had a 3 point night and the next night he was a healthy scratch. It is so evidently clear the Jets don’t know how to manage their prospects and losing out on a top tier prospect is beyond disappointing and infuriating to watch. I loved Rutger McGroarty as a person and as a player and l hope the Jets can self-reflect and realize that they’re insane for continuously screwing up their prospects’ development and not allowing them to fulfill their potential.

@patrickgoulet8170

2 күн бұрын

@@BradLambert93 people love their dogs that behave badly, it doesn't mean it doesn't annoy other people when it happens. You can love him but all I see is a sucky baby, and all of this for what some guy who's gonna play on the third or fourth line? What a joke.

Well said

I 100% agree with Jesse

If you want to sell tickets bring Mcgroarty to the jets. I dont want to watch appleton play 2nd line and lose

I mean ...he's not a Hawerchuk or Selanne .... BUT ...I'd like to see him given a chance to show if he could be for the next Generation of Winnipeg Jets fans.

Have you noticed the Jets haven't drafted any US players since Rutger in '22? These guys are way too entitled. Jets are now focusing on CHL, Sweden & Finland.

@pomerlain8924

4 күн бұрын

Entitlement has nothing to do with it. The Jets do not manage their prospects properly. The fact of the matter is that this current process of giving deference to veterans is NOT working. This team has won one playoff series in the past 6 years.

@BradLambert93

4 күн бұрын

Zach Nehring is from North Dakota (with family connections to Manitoba)

@Styles_Tee

3 күн бұрын

​​​@@pomerlain8924what happens if we failed to make the playoffs because we gifted spots to guys who aren't ready. No player is above proving themselves. This sounds more like he doesn't want to be a Jet and this was a convient path out

@patrickgoulet8170

2 күн бұрын

@@pomerlain8924 what happened six years ago, who did we lose that was important and what country were they from?

@patrickgoulet8170

2 күн бұрын

@@Styles_Tee he probably still mad Laine not on the first line and wheeler got more playing time than him last season even though they're now on different teams

McGroarty to Calgary, book it.

If anyone would be worried about shively and hellbuck's reaction to this, I'm sure if they got to know the kid they recognize there's some Blake wheel of familiarity with it and would probably love it

So far Nashville,Chicago have loaded up with Stamkos,Brossoit,Bertuzzi, and what dies Chevy do... Sign his guys he's getting sickening like Dubas. The backup will be Comrie.

@mcj44

4 күн бұрын

It’s more so because free agents don’t want to play in winnipeg. I wouldn’t necessarily put that on Chevy.

@jordanstreib3898

4 күн бұрын

@@mcj44 we just re signed Miller at 1.5m for 2 years. Reimer,Dreidger,Hamonic are UFA from here. Martinook resigned Carolina Or maybe western guys Barrie. Or maybe he will just have to make trades through Ehlers,Mcgroarty,Lucius,Perfetti. We finally bought Schmidt out if we could move Stanley/Pionk upgrade it be successful offseason.

@doaftheloaf

4 күн бұрын

when i saw that, i feared the same. the dude's an AHL goalie. can't keep having to play helly 70 times a year. but i think you guys signed kahkonen. give him 25 starts.

@pomerlain8924

4 күн бұрын

​@@mcj44We can put it on Chevy. Using the market to constantly absolve Chevy of his failings in 13 seasons is getting tired. This team has 3 playoff series wins in 13 years. Yeah, he's good at making trades. But he absolutely sucks at assembling a contending team. He relies far too much on loyalty. And considering how little this team has accomplished, loyalty needs to be out of the equation.

@mcj44

4 күн бұрын

@@pomerlain8924 lol. He has nothing to work with when it comes to free agency. Loyalty is absolutely necessary when it comes to playing in Winnipeg. His trades are great, his extensions are always great, he’s a good GM. Recently, his faults are in developing prospects. Free agency is a problem with the city, not the organization.

As a jets fan i 100 percent agree with Jessie

I can't disagree with him. Anyone looking at Rutger? Not thinking vintage with a nicer chip on his shoulder. Blake wheeler is out of their minds. You're telling me that he would not look great starting off next to Lowry over Appleton and how good the fourth line would be with Appleton on it. You get speed on the fourth line. Get a little bit of checking and then on the third line you get power and depending upon your matchups you can kind of switch wing or between the second and third line. It's not bad. It really isn't all that bad at all

Sorry Jessie. Disagree completely. It’s one thing to bring him in and give him a chance to earn a spot, it’s an entirely different thing to promise him a spot that he hasn’t earned. Who cares if the player “thinks” he’s ready. If a prospect is not prepared to earn his spot, and will leave if he doesn’t get a guaranty, he’s not a player I want on the team. Also, dude, most players love the city and the organization when they get a chance to actually live and play here. Stop slamming the city. It’s definitely hard to convince UFA’s to come to Winnipeg, it’s a smallish prairie city with cold winters, but we don’t have to overpay for players to stay. Calm yourself. Take a breath.

@SherLock55

4 күн бұрын

We don't know what has been said between Rutger and the Jets, maybe they told him there will be no roster spot even if he impresses in camp? And whilst I don't agree with guaranteeing him a spot without camp for obvious reasons, he is right about players not wanting to come to Winnipeg, that's always been the case and always will be the case, nothing can be done about that.

@Vince-lq3ve

3 күн бұрын

@@SherLock55 I think the "player's not wanting to play in Winnipeg" is overplayed. Jet's have been an above average team for the bulk of their time in Winnipeg (2.0) and just finished 4th overall. They didn't do that because no one wanted to play here. Explain Montreal? Beautiful city but can't ice a decent hockey team for their life. What has attracted players to Winnipeg is the organization and the chance to play on a pretty good team. We've had numerous players re-up in the past and sign long term. Yes, we haven't kept too many trade deadline pick ups but that's because Chevy doesn't overpay (Monohan looks like maybe the exception). And to top it all off we rarely pay a premium on the contracts that are signed, in fact they typically are paying on the low side. Schmidt waived his no trade clause to come here...

@JoelER78

2 күн бұрын

Great take, although I would like the Jets to start looking at drafting Canadian players (even Nordic hockey players?) instead of so many Americans. It seems like we sometimes have problems with them (ex. Trouba).

@SherLock55

2 күн бұрын

@@Vince-lq3ve Well first and foremost the Habs are rebuilding, so yeah they are going to be bad, secondly, when was the last time Winnipeg landed a high profile free agent?

@Vince-lq3ve

2 күн бұрын

@@SherLock55 Not to pick on the Habs, but when's the last time they attracted a high profile free agent. In fact other than Toronto, which Canadian team is attracting high profile free agents. We got Stastny twice (is he high profile), Monohan was interesting but kinda on the rebound from previous injuries. Basically, Winnipeg is similar to most Canadian teams in not attracting the big guys. Calgary sure went through an exodus in the last while -that was a surprise.

I wish someone who shared your sentiment Jesse would run the team. Appleton Iafallo Barron Kupari I mean even Lowry are over rated by the organization and Homer jets broadcasters.

Tbh I just think he doesn't want to go-to Canada. He's a top prospect and any team would want him.

I agree with most of this except when he says Chevy is smart.

A little bit of blame goes on Rutger, I'm sure the Jets could of got him in one game down the stretch once second place was locked up. Lose a year off the ELC but he said he was going back to Michigan if the Jets couldn't guarantee a starting spot for him. It's a huge ask going into a playoff run. Rutger can go back to Michigan this year come April be in his best interest to get a game in with the Jets, it's a big risk he could have a season ending injury not get his game in this year and run the risk of playing a 4th year at Michigan. A 4th year at Michigan he can choose whatever team he wants to play for but that could of also meant his ELC would of been done with the Jets.

This is how I feel with Broberg in the oilers system. Many people have said he hasn’t developed into the potential he was supposed to have, but the guy literally hasn’t been given a chance. We watched him play fairly well in the Stanley Cup Finals and Conference Finals, against some of the best players in the league, which means he could totally play against every other team as well. Especially since the oilers have Bouch, Ekholm, Nurse, Stetcher, Kulak, Ceci and now Brown all on defence, with 2.5 million over the cap, why not clear out one of those defenders like Ceci so Broberg gets constant time in the NHL. If he actually got to play with a good partner like Ekholm, I guarantee that this guy could be a top pairing defender. It makes no sense why they don’t give him a chance when he’s proved he can hold his own

Eloquent. As per usual.

W take by Jesse

Im a big defender of the Jets and how they use their prospects for the most part but this is a straw I can't get behind. When we drafted Rutger Chevy and the other staff were saying we drafted this kid because of his leadership abilities and the way he plays. This is the kind of guy you need in the playoffs. I just don't understand why they won't trade some bottom 6 pieces to make some room for these guys, specially Rutger! He's a stud and already a fan favourite after last years dev camp. It's just a complete shame and I hope this situation corrects itself and he ends up being a jet!

one size fits all is not the way to develop prospects. it's okay to have a general philosophy on prospect development, but when they're ready, play them. the jets have dicked around with heinola for years and have destroyed whatever trade value he might have had. perfetti is in the lineup, but the jets are stifling his growth. mcgroarty sees this and wants no part of it. if the jets are smart, they'll see this and correct it, and be a dynamic team moving forward. if they don't, they'll stay the course and be mediocre forever. chevy is good at talent acquisition, but bad at talent development. you just piss off your prospects if you send them the message they won't be given a fair shot. will it be the same with lambert, lucius, barlow? because if they don't value their prospects, send them the habs' way. we'd love to get guys like that.

@Vince-lq3ve

3 күн бұрын

Ville had a spot this year...he got injured on his, like second shift. Perfetti (who i am a big fan of), lost his way on the ice and worked his way off the roster (for now). Mcgroarty has so many great positives but can't skate which would be useful in the NHL -give him a year with elite training to get some speed. Are we going to "guarantee" a spot for Rutger? Give him 8 games and see what slow does...

@doaftheloaf

3 күн бұрын

@@Vince-lq3ve if they saw that as a problem they shouldn’t have drafted him. rutger isn’t totally in the right here. earn your spot. but the trend is there, with heinola and perfetti most clearly. you do have to give your prospects a fair shot. the jets don’t always do this. what will they do with lambert, who may also be ready?

@JoelER78

2 күн бұрын

Heinola was ready last year and would've played in the lineup! He broke his ankle and couldn't get back in the lineup (don't you read or go to the games?) I watched a few Moose games after his injury and he looked OK. He wasn't the best defenseman on the Moose. Who was the best defenseman on the Moose Jets fans? He was the best defenseman in the AHL! This guy could've been signed by the Jets, but he's on Dallas now. Talk about asset mismanagement.

I agree 100% its hurts seeing him want out. Why play 4th line players over these guys? Young players are changing the game. Chevy fucked up on this one

This should set a precedent in which players who choose to forego their draft team, pay a steep fine at some point. At what point this fine is incurred I’m not sure, but say when the become a UFA, fork over a million bucks to the team you screwed.

If only the Chevy and chipper had common sense 😢

Player has to prove he deserves to be on the NHL team. Come to training camp and out play people. Not entitled to a spot

Sounds like the player might have an attitude issue.

Interesting take well thought out too. This was exactly my initial thought too. I do think this is a bit of an overreaction though, if you’re touted as a future Captain though, shouldn’t you be able to react to this kind of adversity a little bit better though? It all just seems wrong.

@pomerlain8924

4 күн бұрын

The Jets' reputation precedes them. He sees Heinola has been buried on the Moose, which has killed his trade value. Former Jets' players and Wolverine alumni Trouba and Copp were strung along on ELCs and were forced to give up part of their UFA years before getting paid. If a guy is touted as future captain, give him his shot. Sink or swim. And with how soft the forward group is, he'd make an impact. The Jets seem to care more about having prospects rather than utilizing them.

Jesse just likes to glaze his little jets buddy’s that he gets to dap up on camera. Go make the team if you’re so good rutger

Rutger to CBJ? 😅

@BradLambert93

4 күн бұрын

Jiricek for McGroarty and a 2nd rounder?

Accurate

Chibrikov? He's back in Russia doing school or military or some such. Dude is not available. If prospects such as Lundmark or Bauer want to crack the lineup, they better win jobs in training camp. That's the way it's always been done.

If I'm sheif or Morrissey or Helly or elhers or KC and they roll this brat on the team because he got his mom to complain in the media. I would run that guy. He has to earn his spot. They were in a race for home ice. Just kick someone out for this kid that has never played during the most meaningful game sofa the season leading to the playoffs? Wtf. I actually hate this attitude. Quit complaining and go get the job. Go the moose and show you are the best. Then they will give it to you. Ville had the job out of camp last year and got hurt.

@pomerlain8924

4 күн бұрын

Again, another person who keeps thinking that all prospects are the same. This line of thinking is why this team will remain mediocre. Since 2018, how has the current system of development helped this team? What have they won with Scheifele, Hellebuyck, Morrissey and KC? Dylan Samberg is the only draft pick that's become a regular on this team. And so the Jets are going to lose their #1 prospect because of this. And when he's tearing it up on another team and becoming a key part of that team's core, the Jets will keep doing things the same way and keep losing in the first round.

Imagine siding with Rutger. If he’s so ready go make the fucking team lol. Stop acting like we are miss managing this player. He’s not even under contract. If he was stuck on the moose for 2-3 years then ya let’s have a conversation but a kid who isn’t even under contract thinking he’s entitled to a spot having never played a pro hockey game is just delusional! This club was a 100 point pace team last year before Monahan and toffoli were on this roster. IF HE IS READY THEN HELL MAKE THE TEAM

No captain demands to be on a team or else...apparently he also made fun of the Swedish fans at the World Juniors. He seems like a very disrespectful and undeserving captain to me. This is not to say he isn't a very good player. AGAIN, if he is so good, report to camp and show everyone how great you are! It isn't always as easy as players think it is. Fantilli did nothing last year (he could've used a year to develop probably).

0:53 Dude on the left. C'mon man, remember you're on camera!!!

@Vince-lq3ve

3 күн бұрын

I think his job is to scour the comments and trade updates.

Doofus finally doesn’t talk into a stupid 3$ mic . Amazing

C’mon this is trash. There is no prospect that has been mishandled by the Jets. Heinola has not been good enough, Perfetti went in the tank and clearly needed to step aside for a minute. Who else? Petan? Niku? If Rutger wants to play in the NHL he needs to earn it. No guarantee he doesn’t make the team. What does gifting him a spot do to the rest of the roster.

He’s going to the Habs for Barron and Dvorak

@davechan8613

3 күн бұрын

I wish. Some other team will offer more.

This rutger kid is all smoke and mirrors. It's as simple as he just doesn't wanna play for the jets. This is going to be a common problem with NCAA players to any team. Kids calling the shots now. Lol

Hmmm... The Jets hired a loser in Arniel as Head Coach, that doesn't help. Season ticket holders have dropped by 25% in the last few years. 2 wins in the last 2 playoffs. Broissoit leaving & replaced by Comrie is a definite downgrade. Winnipeg is a dump of a city. The Jets are in a downward spiral & could be gone by 2030.

@UpwardsIntoTheRabbitHole

3 күн бұрын

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