\u2014 Jason Bell (@JasonBell1966) November 1, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The 4-8-3 team is close to matching or \u201cbettering\u201d their disastrous 11-game losing streak from last season and are the NHL\u2019s current laughing stock.<\/p>\n Jets Are Drastically Deficient in All Areas<\/p>\n The good vibes from the unexpectedly-strong 4-1-1 start have completely evaporated. What the lifting fog has revealed is an utter mess that\u2019s drastically deficient in all areas.<\/p>\n The young players are contributing zilch offensively, they are getting next to no secondary scoring, the special teams \u2014 especially the penalty kill \u2014 are putrid, all three of their goaltenders<\/a> appear shellshocked, they are constantly falling behind early and having to chase the game, and they self sabotage constantly.<\/p>\n The first five losses of the streak were all by one goal, including at the Heritage Classic in Winnipeg.<\/a> That loss to the Montreal Canadiens front of 33,000 fans appears to have demoralized them because the past four defeats have been in embarrassing fashion and seen them cumulatively outscored 23-7.<\/p>\n Arniel Appears At a Loss<\/p>\n Head coach Scott Arniel has tried just about every line permutation possible, to little effect. He\u2019s resorted to \u201ctry anything\u201d mode, evidenced by his splitting up of Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele \u2014 a drastic measure as the pair are usually tied at the hip on the top line \u2014 and deploying enforcer\/defenseman Tyrel Bauer as a forward as part of an 11\/7 strategy.<\/p>\n General manager Kevin Cheveldayoff \u2014 who built this team and is in charge of drafting, scouting, and roster management \u2014 deserves his fair share of the blame for this. However, considering he believes \u2014 wrongly \u2014 that he\u2019s built a competitive roster, one has to believe Arniel\u2019s seat is getting increasingly toasty.<\/p>\n Arniel swatted away a question<\/a> about his job security after the loss to the Hurricanes, saying \u201cIt\u2019s not on my mind. I\u2019m not worried about it. I\u2019ve been in this game a long time. That\u2019s beyond my control.\u201d<\/p>\n Adam Lowry acknowledged changes are inevitable if the losing continues.<\/p>\n \u201cIf it goes on, there\u2019s going to be changes for sure,\u201d the captain said. \u201cIf you don\u2019t start winning, you\u2019ve got to find an answer somewhere.\u201d<\/p>\n While some would see an Arniel firing as an example of scapegoating, the team has either quit on him and his staff or the coaching tactics are so poor that this is the best they can do, and neither of those possibilities are good. It\u2019s hard to believe he oversaw a Presidents\u2019 Trophy squad and was a Jack Adams Award nominee just two seasons ago.<\/p>\n Jets Well on Their Way to Second-Consecutive Lost Season<\/p>\n The 11-game losing streak last season from December into January pretty much tanked the Jets\u2019 chances of getting into the postseason. While they played better after the 2026 Winter Olympic break, they were never a serious challenger for a Western Conference wild-card spot.<\/p>\n Talking about playoffs when the Jets are getting crushed every night seems ridiculous. To quote a famous 2001 outburst from then-Indianapolis Colts football coach Jim Mora<\/a>: \u201cPlayoffs?! Don\u2019t talk about playoffs? You kidding me? Playoffs? I just hope we can win a game!\u201d<\/p>\n The vibe around the fanbase is Mora-esque right now because there is really no indication the Jets will be able to get things sorted out and ultimately be a playoff tea. They may very well actually be as bad as they look and are well on their way to a second-consecutive lost season.<\/p>\n If they are still in the NHL\u2019s basement by the all-important American Thanksgiving threshold just three weeks away, the final 60 or so games could be pretty meaningless. At least they\u2019ll be part of the Landon DuPont sweepstakes.<\/p>\n Free Newsletter<\/p>\n \n Get Winnipeg Jets coverage delivered to your inbox <\/p>\n In-depth analysis, breaking news, and insider takes – free.<\/p>\n![\"Adam](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Adam-Lowry-Winnipeg-Jets-1200x800.jpg\")
The Heritage Classic Jersey is just about the only thing that looks good for the Jets these days. (Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n![\"Winnipeg](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Blues-Jets-1200x800.jpg\")
The Jets\u2019 season may end up being over before it really got started. (Jeff Le-Imagn Images)<\/p>\n