NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Players hate it when we bring this stuff up, ditto for coaches and management. One season is independent of the other, they insist, so there's no point wasting even a moment glancing in the rear-view mirror.
But to get a firm grasp on where the Winnipeg Jets are today -- and to predict what might unfold in the weeks ahead -- it's important to rewind a bit to provide some background and perspective. It's especially relevant now, as the Jets have reached a critical point in a season on the brink of the abyss.
Let's toss out some of the basics:
The Jets are 18-9-2, last in the Central Division, ahead of only the Edmonton Oilers in the Western Conference and 24th overall.