Unveiling the Surprising NHL Offseason Makeovers: Which Teams Are Poised to Shock the League?
The Oilers have lost a lot on paper. They’re still an elite team, but how Edmonton responds internally — with the rookies as focal points — will dictate how far the Oilers can go next season.
30. Winnipeg Jets
Net Rating added: -13
In: Gustav Nyquist, Jonathan Toews, Tanner Pearson
Out: Nikolaj Ehlers, Mason Appleton, Brandon Tanev
If it makes Jets fans feel any better, this is roughly where the Jets ended up on last year’s list — mostly as a result of being unable to retain several key deadline additions. This time around, it’s harder to see a silver lining, not after losing one of their most important forwards in Nikolaj Ehlers. He’s a true top-six scorer, one whose absence will be felt heavily in the team’s top six. Gustav Nyquist is far from an ideal stop-gap.
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