The Central Division is the definitive powerhouse of the NHL. Between the Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, St Louis Blues, Nashville Predators and the Minnesota Wild, it is a serious challenge for the Colorado Avalanche every year. This year should be no different, and the Avs can add the Winnipeg Jets to this list of unforgiving Central Division competition.
Since the NHL realigned their divisions in 2013, the Jets have been stuck at the bottom of the food chain of the Central Division. Between the enthusiasm of their dedicated and awesome fan base, the high expectations of being an NHL franchise in Canada and a history of frustration and disappointment in Atlanta, the Jets franchise has had much to contend with.