There has been no shortage of surprises early in this Winnipeg Jets season.
Patrik Laine moving all over the lineup and eventually settling on an unlikely line with Adam Lowry and Brandon Tanev. Backup goalie Laurent Brossoit looking sensational in winning every game he's started so far. Marko Dano getting claimed by Colorado after being put on waivers. A nearly unprecedented parade to the penalty box in Nashville. An ugly late-game meltdown in Toronto.
Such is life in the NHL, where the best-laid plans often have to be changed on the fly. Expect the unexpected.
Which brings us to Ben Chiarot, who many pundits (myself included) figured would be hard-pressed to earn a regular job this season.