With the 2018-19 season fast approaching, we're running snapshots of all 31 NHL teams, including point total projections, positional previews, best- and worst-case scenarios and more.
After a trip to the Western Conference finals last season, the Winnipeg Jets enter 2018-19 as one of the top favorites for the Stanley Cup.
How they finished in 2017-18: 52-20-10 (114 points), Finished second in NHL, second in Central Division
It was a spectacular coming-out party for this team, largely filled with homegrown talent realizing its potential. Defense was solid, Mark Scheifele had a star turn in the playoffs, Patrik Laine chased down Alex Ovechkin for the Rocket Richard Trophy, and this franchise finally found a goaltender it could trust in Connor Hellebuyck.