You have to give Jacob Trouba and Josh Morrissey some credit. The top-pairing Winnipeg Jets defencemen took some risk this summer when they opted for short-term deals rather than lengthy contract extensions.
They were, in essence, betting on themselves and on the belief being paid less now would lead to a king’s ransom down the road.
That gamble is going to pay off. Because what the dynamic duo was missing from its already impressive resumé — namely power-play time and increased offensive production — has been coming in spades this season.
Both players are on pace to surpass career highs in goals, assists, points and ice time per game, which is exactly what Morrissey, Trouba and their agents were banking on by deciding not to accept lengthy contracts.