Two seasons ago, the Winnipeg Jets were desperately seeking an NHL playoff berth — a big, hard-hitting bunch with mayhem on their minds.
Those Jets slipped into the playoffs but were quickly swept out of the post-season by the more seasoned, uber-talented Anaheim Ducks.
Last season, in the midst of a youth movement, the Jets faded early during the regular season and were never a serious threat for the playoffs.
In 2016-17, the injection of young players has gone a step further but the improvements, if any, are sometimes difficult to see.
Fans are watching a young, inexperienced team struggling to win.