from Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Sun,
The Jets showed improvement under the guidance of Paul Maurice and having a full training camp under the head coach should help with the further implementation of the core principals and values required to help try to snap the string of consecutive seasons without a playoff berth.
However, another critical element for the Jets finally reaching that goal will include an upgrade of the current roster.
With that in mind, here are five storylines to watch:
1) Has Evander Kane played his last game with the Jets?
It’s a question that has been asked numerous times and it’s one that seems to be picking up steam once again. Can Kane be had for the right price? Perhaps, but the price tag is going to be steep, as it should be. Thirty goal scorers that can kill penalties, skate like the wind and play a physical game don’t exactly grow on trees. No, Kane hasn’t reached his potential in three seasons with the Jets, but he hasn’t had the benefit of regular linemates or been given much first-unit power-play time either. I remain of the belief that Kane could become a more consistent game-breaker if used frequently on a line with Mark Scheifele and Blake Wheeler. However, if Cheveldayoff is blown away by an offer, I could see him pulling the trigger. But Kane — who is under contract for a cap-friendly deal of $5.25 million through 2017-18 — won’t be moved for shock value alone.
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