{"id":464344,"date":"2026-02-20T08:12:29","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:12:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/464344\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T08:12:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:12:29","slug":"could-cole-perfetti-be-the-jets-big-trade-chip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/464344\/","title":{"rendered":"Could Cole Perfetti Be the Jets\u2019 Big Trade Chip?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Winnipeg Jets are in one of those seasons where you just can\u2019t sit back and hope things fix themselves. Losing Nikolaj Ehlers<\/a> stung, but it\u2019s not the only issue. The middle lines aren\u2019t scoring, the depth isn\u2019t clicking, and honestly, the team needs a shake-up if they want to make any noise the rest of the way. That\u2019s where Cole Perfetti comes in<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Perfetti\u2019s Had a Tough Season for the Jets<\/p>\n

Perfetti\u2019s a weird mix of promising and frustrating this year. Last season, he scored 18 goals, had 50 points, and looked like a forward who could grow into a key piece. This year? Only six goals, 18 points in 42 games. Part of that is the team\u2019s struggles, part is that he\u2019s mostly been on the wing, and part is that hockey just goes up and down sometimes. But here\u2019s the thing: he still has serious value.<\/p>\n

The Jets\u2019 big problem is that they need a boost outside the top line. Second-line scoring has been spotty, and most of the other middle-6 forwards\u2014Adam Lowry<\/a>, Jonathan Toews<\/a>, Alex Iafallo<\/a>, Nino Niederreiter<\/a>, and Vladislav Namestnikov<\/a>\u2014haven\u2019t done much to help. Even moving Gabe Vilardi down hasn\u2019t fixed it. Perfetti is basically the only forward outside the top line who could actually bring back someone who changes the game.<\/p>\n

\"\"Cole Perfetti<\/a> might be moved by the Winnipeg Jets.<\/p>\n

The Jets Would Like to Keep Perfetti, But Might Have to Move Him<\/p>\n

Does that mean he has to go? Not necessarily. The dream scenario is keeping Perfetti and using other assets to add a top-6 piece alongside him. But if a big offer lands, he\u2019s the type of player the Jets could move to bring in someone who really moves the needle offensively. That\u2019s what this season feels like; it\u2019s all about finding ways to give the top line some help, fast.<\/p>\n

Jets fans shouldn\u2019t freak out about Perfetti. He\u2019s young, cheapish at $3.25 million, and still talented. But he\u2019s also the kind of player who could help the Jets pull off a real trade for someone who can turn the depth from so-so to dangerous. Keep an eye on him\u2014he could be the team\u2019s key to making a big move before the deadline.<\/p>\n

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