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Who’s Had a More Impressive Start: Flames or Jets?

As the 2024–25, NHL, regular season has begun, have the Winnipeg Jets are the Calgary Flames had the best start? Who’s been most impressive?

by
Old Prof
October 26, 2024

In the latest episode of Take Your Pick, last week’s Wednesday Night Hockey panel, featuring analysts discussing the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets red-hot starts, explored which Canadian team has made the more significant impact early in the season. The conversation includes opinions on player contributions, coaching strategies, and overall team depth.

The conversation can be seen below:

The Flames’ Strong Start and the Jets’ Established Talent

The panelists noted that the Flames have surprised many with their performance. Despite skepticism surrounding their roster, they’ve achieved impressive statistics, including leading the league in save percentage and power play efficiency. With a solid goal differential and critical players stepping up, the Flames have positioned themselves as serious contenders. Jonathan Huberdeau is having a return-to-normal season, while Rasmus Andersson is leading the defense and the team in scoring.

Conversely, the Winnipeg Jets are recognized for their star power, particularly with players like Connor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele leading the charge. The Jets’ roster depth and experience offer them a competitive edge, but the panel questioned whether they could match Calgary’s unexpected success this season. They have done so, although most analysts believed they were a good team – just not perhaps this good.

The Bottom Line: Which Team Will Sustain Momentum?

As the conversation unfolded, the question lingered: Can the Flames maintain this level of play, or will the Jets’ experience shine through as the season progresses? It’s a pivotal time for both teams. How they respond in the coming games will determine who deserves the title of the most impressive start. The race is on, and fans are eager to see how this rivalry develops.

Flames Weegar Jets Hellebuyck — Flames Weegar and Jets Hellebuyck have been key to each team’s success this season

Both the Jets and Flames have had strong starts. The Jets are still undefeated, and the Flames only recently lost a game. Despite their early success, neither team seems to command the league-wide respect their performances suggest. Are these impressive starts just a fluke, or are both teams as strong as they appear right now?

Only time will tell, but until they begin to falter, it’s fair to acknowledge their achievements and give credit where it’s due. Both teams are proving themselves early on, and if they can sustain this level of play, Canadian hockey fans could be in for an exciting season.