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GDT: Winnipeg Jets vs Vancouver Canucks

72 games have passed, and there's 10 games left in the regular season. Back in October, the Jet's future in the season was bright and the team and it's fans were optimistic for the playoffs. Well, the future is here and it's not what we thought it would be for the Winnipeg Jets. No playoffs in sight. Time to reflect, take stock, and plan for the future again. Check out the following video of Blake Wheeler, who is definitely frustrated. Blake was interviewed this morning, and by all accounts, is upset at a wasted year in his mind. This interview was posted by CBC, but was not to be found on the Winnipeg Jets website, so take it for what it's worth…

Records:

WPG (29-37-6) VAN (27-32-12)

TV:

7pm CST, TSN3, TSN1290, SN-P, 1040

Winnipeg Jets Projected Lineup:

Nic PetanMark ScheifeleBlake Wheeler

Scott KosmachukAndrew CoppChase De Leo

Drew Stafford– Alexander Burmistrov – Marko Dano

Chris ThorburnAdam LowryMatt Halischuk

Dustin ByfuglienJacob Trouba

Tyler Myers – Julian Melchiori

Ben Chariot – Paul Postma

Ondrej Pavelec

Micheal Hutchinson

*Mathieu Perreault is out indefinitely due to a concussion. Toby Enstrom is out indefinitely and will undergo a knee scope on Thursday. Julian Melchiori has been recalled and will take Enstrom’s spot on the blue line. Marko Dano is expected back in the lineup. Joel Armia and Nikolaj Ehlers are expected back in the lineup for Thursday’s game against the Kings. Bryan Little has resumed light skating, but is still out for the season.

Vancouver Canucks Projected Lineup:

Daniel SedinHenrik Sedin – Alexandre Grenier

Sven BaertschiBo HorvatJake Virtanen

Brenden Gaunce – Linden VeyEmerson Etem

Alexandre BurrowsJared McCannChris Higgins

Dan HamhuisNikita Tryamkin

Ben HuttonAlex Biega

Matt Bartkowski – Andrey Pedan

Ryan Miller

Jacob Markstrom

Player to boo mercilessly until they quit:

Alexandre Burrows needs to hear the Winnipeg crowd chant his name (and not in a good way!).

Prediction:

Jets 2-1

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Let's hear from the coach after Monday's practice:

Finally, here’s the coach after Tuesday’s pregame skate:

Option Votes
Yes! He should capitalize on his play and jump at the chance to turn pro! 32
Not yet! A few years of school and coaching would do him some good. 16
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