In 2018, the Winnipeg Jets were widely considered a Stanley Cup contender for the Western Conference. They were close to achieving the feat, too, losing in the Conference Finals. A year later, the Jets lost to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions.
It's easy to look back and think about what could have been, especially if they added Mark Stone to the mix, which they had the opportunity to do.
The Jets already had forwards like Mark Scheifele, Nik Ehlers, Blake Wheeler, Kyle Connor and others. However, it has been revealed that the team had a prime opportunity to add Mark Stone, for the small cost of prospect Jack Roslovic and a pick.
It is not certain that adding Mark Stone would have gotten the Jets over the hump. What is certain is that Stone would go on to win his own Stanley Cup in Vegas. It is hard not to imagine the energy that Stone would have ignited in his hometown arena.
As seen on Marker Zone - "REPORT: Mark Stone Nearly Traded to Surprising Canadian Team"
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18 SEPTEMBRE | 482 ANSWERS REPORT: Mark Stone Nearly Traded to a Shocking Canadian Team Do you think Stone would have helped the Jets win a Cup? | ||
Yes | 185 | 38.4 % |
No | 297 | 61.6 % |
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