Training camp has been an interesting experiment in evaluating youth, mixing up lines and moving players around, but one prevailing constant remains: the Winnipeg Jets will fail or succeed on their ability to keep the puck out of the net, and Ondrej Pavelec is still the dominant factor in that equation.
Nothing in camp has suggested Pavelec won’t be the No. 1 goalie for the Jets when the regular season begins, and barring injury, he’ll be the starter opening night.
Second-year man Michael Hutchinson proved last season he can win games and help keep Pavelec fresh and rested.