The Winnipeg Jets are in a rough in the stacked Central Division. Mathematically, Coach Scott Arniel can still field rotations and new schemes for them to reach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, the margin of error has shrunk so small that they practically cannot lose anymore games. If they want to make a run for it, they need Jonathan Toews to stay after the NHL trade deadline.
Will the Winnipeg center waive his no-movement clause?
Toews is looking like he’ll stay with the Jets after the NHL trade deadline. The center outlined that he will definitively not waive his no-movement clause which will keep him inside the Coach Arniel-led squad. He outlined why this decision made sense, via Murat Ates of The Athletic.
“I wouldn’t consider going anywhere. I want to keep playing for this team,” he declared.
As of the moment, the Jets sit seventh in the Central Division with 52 points and a 22-26-8 record. Their odds of making the postseason are looking slim but Toews believes that Coach Arniel could find a spark for them to gain some momentum.
“I don’t even know that we’re not a playoff team. Even throughout our 11-game winless streak, there were so many nights where we were inches away from scoring a tying goal or a winning goal or we give one up late, losing in overtime. There were so many situations where all of the little things that could go wrong did … We’re going to find a way to make them go right,” he added.
Toews has played 56 games with an average ice time of 15:01 minutes for the Jets which insanely good considering his age. His veteran prowess is also showing through his intangibles alongside 19 points that come from seven goals and 12 assists.
If there is someone who can help the Jets get their groove back, Toews is likely that man. He has won the Stanley Cup thrice and will likely have no plans of slowing down despite being 37 years old. It even looks like he will stay with Winnipeg for a longer time after his one-year contract.
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