As August begins, the uncertainty in Winnipeg’s story is all about its future and not at all about its past.



The Jets 2017-18 season didn’t really contain a lot of mystery. A team that many pegged for a modest step forward took a giant leap.



Connor Hellebuyck delivered a career season, Winnipeg’s power play turned into a cheat code wherein Blake Wheeler set up Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine with aplomb, and Winnipeg’s 5-on-5 attack combined excellent puck possession with top-tier finishing ability. Life for the Jets was good.



Now, with just Josh Morrissey left to sign among Winnipeg’s many marquee RFAs, the question is all about whether the Jets can become great. History will remember that, despite their many successes, Winnipeg fell short at the penultimate hurdle.



The next chapter in Jets history will largely be defined by whether or not the team is able to take the next step.



Its veteran leaders – most...