Patrik Laine, Nikolaj Ehlers, Connor Hellebuyck, Kyle Connor, Mark Scheifele, the list goes on. The Winnipeg Jets need veteran presence too, however. Many would say the team leader in points, Blake Wheeler, is more than doing his part. The 31 year old has been with the team since the midway point in the 2010-2011 season, their last year in Atlanta.
Another veteran, whose first year with the team was the same one, could have a bigger impact than many realize. I’m dancing around the point, but you’ve read the headline, and it’s pretty obvious that player is Dustin Byfuglien.