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Carolina Hurricanes: Three Keys to Home Victory vs. Winnipeg Jets

By Matthew Nidiffer

WINNIPEG, MB - DECEMBER 17: Mark Scheifele #55 of the Winnipeg Jets takes a first period face-off against Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell MTS Place on December 17, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images)
WINNIPEG, MB - DECEMBER 17: Mark Scheifele #55 of the Winnipeg Jets takes a first period face-off against Sebastian Aho #20 of the Carolina Hurricanes at the Bell MTS Place on December 17, 2019 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Darcy Finley/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 19: James Reimer #47 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after a win in the shootout following an NHL game against he New York Islanders on January 19, 2020 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC – JANUARY 19: James Reimer #47 of the Carolina Hurricanes celebrates after a win in the shootout following an NHL game against he New York Islanders on January 19, 2020 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Play Reimer While He’s Hot

James Reimer, in my opinion, has made a very strong case to take over the starter’s crease for the time being.

Petr Mrazek has recently fallen victim to inconsistency, while Reimer has been the go-to guy if you’re looking for a miraculous save, or to be bailed out late in the game.

James Reimer was instrumental in the win over the New York Islanders this past weekend, and has more than earned the lion’s share of starts from here on out until he falters if you ask me.

Reimer has been incredibly dialed in, and has bailed the Canes out on more than one occasion in his past several games.

In my opinion, keep Reimer in while he’s hot. Let him keep making those incredible desperation saves while they’re working. Stats-wise, he’s better than Mrazek right now. Even the eye test will tell you who our starter should be for the time being. Hopefully Rod Brind’amour sees the same thing.

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