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The Central Division is arguably the toughest one in the National Hockey League. It is perhaps also the most difficult to handicap.
I’ve gone over my preferred statistics. I've looked at some predictive models and I've waded through the lineups in an attempt to come to some conclusions about why I believe the Winnipeg Jets should make the playoffs this season.
I’ll start with the easy one, and toss the Colorado Avalanche onto the scrap heap after a brutal 48-point 2016-17 season.