The kids will play, that much is certain.
But whether that quickly translates into a winning product on the ice or a season of struggles for the Winnipeg Jets remains to be seen.
Up front, Patrick Laine, plucked second overall in the NHL Draft this summer, just turned 18 in April, Kyle Connor is 19, Nikolaj Ehlers is 20, Andrew Copp is 22, and Joel Armia and Adam Lowry are both 23. On defence, Josh Morrissey is 21, while goalie Connor Hellebuyck is 23.
Most, if not all, could crack the Jets roster for the season opener Oct.