Can the Jets Go Deep With Just Four Offensive Stars?
If you study the Winnipeg Jets’ numbers this season, one thing jumps off the page immediately: there’s a massive gap between the fourth and fifth-highest scorers. That’s not just a stat—it’s a story about how this team is built and where its problems might lie.
Mark Scheifele Leads the Jets in Scoring, With Kyle Connor Second.
Mark Scheifele leads the pack with 61 points in 50 games—25 goals, 36 assists, plus-6. He’s logging nearly 21 minutes a night, contributing on the power play, and driving a ton of offence. Right behind him is Kyle Connor, 58 points (23 goals, 35 assists). He’s shooting a lower percentage, but he’s taking the most shots on the team and creating chances everywhere he goes.
Gabriel Vilardi is following, 44 points, doing the heavy lifting as the third scorer with solid efficiency and nice production on the power play. And then there’s Josh Morrissey—yes, a defenceman—42 points, including 32 assists. He’s a key contributor from the back end and shows how important his offence has become to the Jets’ top-heavy structure.
After the Jets’ Top Four Scorers, There’s a Dropoff.
After that, the drop-off is enormous. Jonathan Toews sits at just 19 points. That’s less than half of Morrissey’s output. In other words, the Jets are leaning on four players for the majority of their offence. That’s a problem.
Why does it matter? The reason is that secondary scoring wins games. Playoff teams aren’t built around four players alone—they need depth to survive slumps, injuries, or teams that can focus on shutting down top talent. Right now, the Jets’ offensive balance is fragile. Opponents can key on the top four and feel like they’ve contained the Jets’ offence.
It’s also a long-term concern. Defencemen contributing at Morrissey’s level are impressive. Still, it suggests the forwards aren’t producing enough, and that kind of pressure on the blue line isn’t ideal over a full playoff run.
The Jets Have Top-Level Talent, But It Might Not Get Them in the Playoffs.
In short, the Jets have talent, and the top of the lineup is electric. But the lack of scoring depth beyond the top four could be a serious limiting factor if they hope to go deep in the postseason. Scheifele and Connor are carrying the mail, but without more contributions from the rest of the roster, Winnipeg might hit a ceiling sooner than fans hope.