Monday, January 21, 2013

Has Ugly Opening Game Cooled the Honeymoon?

Did the Winnipeg Jets less-than-lackluster performance in the opening game of the condensed 2012-2013 NHL season spoil the homecoming of Jets 2.0 season two?  Is the honeymoon already over between the Winnipeg Jets and their seemingly loyal and passionate fan base?

I don't think so.  This game is a result of a four-day training camp and no exhibition games to shake off the rust of an extra-long summer.  Sure, the Jets grotesque play on Saturday afternoon wasn't really an excuse for a long layoff as all 29 other teams are going through the same thing, including th Ottawa senators who managed four goals on Saturday afternoon.

It'll get better.