’Tis the season of giving, and as the NHL season nears the halfway point, there’s plenty of teams that could use help in their push for the playoffs.
Even the teams in line for postseason berths aren’t complete and could use assistance in their chase for the Stanley Cup. So in the spirit of the holidays, here’s a gift for all eight Western Conference teams in line to make the playoffs:
1. Winnipeg Jets (48 points, first in Central Division): Warmer weather? The Jets, who have scored the most goals in the conference and are tied for the best goal differential, don’t need much.