Jets Deliver

This picture feels all sorts of right as I sit at work, having listened to colleagues in Toronto telling me to expect another loss at the hands of the Maple Leafs only to see Mark Scheifele score a hat trick en route to a 5-2 win by the Winnipeg Jets. I don't like to celebrate in front of others, but the ol' co-workers got some delicious, cold vengeance served their way thanks to the effort by the Jets today.

I'm not here to break down the game - there are lots of sites that already do that - but I will say that the Jets are still playing fairly well despite a stretch of games where they were hanging around .500. Are there things that need to be addressed? Absolutely. Are there holes in the lineup that may need some reviewing? Possibly, yes. Do we need to worry about it now? No, not at this moment with the roster freeze on and the Jets sitting in first-place overall.

The next few days will be a blur as I plan to be nowhere near a keyboard, so don't expect much here. There will be posts, but they're not going to be in-depth examinations or anything. If anything, they'll just be reminders that the most important thing this season isn't some junior hockey tournament or what the next big NHL trade is, but that family and friends are vitally important. Spend time with them because hockey will feature ups and downs, but those fun times watching the game and cheering on your favorite team are made better with friends and family around you.

When people say they feel the "spirit of the season", it's never experienced alone. Make sure you seek out friends and family to let them know you're thinking about them this holiday season because no one should be alone at this time of year. That's the true meaning of Christmas and the true "spirit of the season" - sharing the good times with those you hold dear!

I'll be back tomorrow with some goofy stuff, so be merry and be safe as we're two days out from the big day!

Until next time, keep your sticks on the ice!