The Winnipeg Jets‘ struggles are easy to quantify but difficult to dish out blame for. The offense took a step back, in large part to Patrik Laine‘s developmental issues and, I suppose, to the departure of some depth players.
The lack of development from the youngsters played a part, as I’m assuming the Jets expected more out of Jack Roslovic, last night’s two goals notwithstanding.
I’m not going to say he’s turning a corner here, because I’ve seen this movie before. Now, at the tail end of the season, when things are really on the line, Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler have disappeared.