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The Jets, and the Challenges of a Small-Market Team in the Salary Cap Era
With a cap in place and roster turnover high, teams rarely contend consistently for more than a few years at a time. That's why the Jets are going for it probably before they should be.
Which Team Has the Best Shot at Bringing the Cup Back to Canada?
A Canadian team hasn't won the Cup since Montreal in 1993. With potentially as many as eight Canadian teams soon, it's only a matter of time before the Cup is raised again in Canada. Right?
The Young Winnipeg Jets Are a Major Threat
Last season's playoff berth was no fluke. Bolstered by creative young playmakers, the Winnipeg Jets are trending upward and may be the most exciting Canadian team in the NHL.
NHL Free Agency Light on Drama, Heavy on Absurdity
There might not have been any albatross deals handed out, but strange events unfolded in the NHL the past week.
Winnipeg Jets Fan is So Jacked Up for Hockey He Dumps a Beer Over His Head
One lucky fan reached a point in sports revelry where he was able to dump an entire beer over his head. Good for him.
Evander Kane and the NHL's Culture of Bullshit
The drama surrounding Kane reveals the contradictions of the NHL's traditionalist culture and constant howling over "team-first" nonsense.
Popcorn-Flinging Winnipeg Jets Fan in Fur Coat Just Wants to Dance
A Winnipeg jets fan in a fur coat was seen dancing, flinging popcorn, and ripping open his shirt on camera. Good for him.
A Requiem For My Team, The Hartford Whalers
It's been more than 17 years since the Hartford Whalers took the ice, but that doesn't mean the team's fans have forgotten their bond.