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Jets sign Walker Duehr to two-year contract extension

A young winger is set to stay in the prairie lands for a little bit longer. On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has signed forward Walker Duehr to a two-year, two-way contract extension.

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Winnipeg Jets’ Prospect End-of-Season Check-in

With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and NHL free agency on the horizon, it’s a great time to check in on how the Winnipeg Jets’ prospects did for their respective teams in 2025-26.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / June 15

Former Winnipeg Jets and Manitobans to Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

For 20 years, the Carolina Hurricanes waited for this moment. As the final seconds ticked away Sunday night and the horn sounded inside T-Mobile Arena, gloves and sticks hit the ice, white jerseys flooded the crease, and decades of waiting disappeared in an instant.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Rumors / June 13

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and a Top NHL Trade Board

Murat Ates of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Winnipeg Jets could turn to free agency to add some toughness to their roster. More toughness is available than scoring.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Has Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade after disastrous Jets season?

The future of star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg is suddenly becoming one of the NHL’s most intriguing storylines. The former Hart Trophy winner

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Dustin Byfuglien News / Professor Press Box / June 11

5 Things You Might Not Know About the Jets' Dustin Byfuglien

Every now and then, I find myself thinking about Winnipeg Jets great Dustin Byfuglien. He surprised me and the hockey world by retiring while still at the peak of his career.

Kevin He News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Winnipeg Jets’ Top 10 Prospects: Pre-2026 NHL Draft Edition

After winning the Presidents’ Trophy in the 2024-25 season, the Winnipeg Jets underachieved dramatically this season. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck had a down year; they couldn’t replace Nikolaj Ehlers, who signed with the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent; and the depth disappeared like snow on a hot day.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / Inside The Rink / June 8

What If Winnipeg Never Fully Understood What It Had in Nikolaj Ehlers?

One year after leaving the Winnipeg Jets, Nikolaj Ehlers is competing for the Stanley Cup. That fact alone does not prove Winnipeg made a mistake. Players leave organizations all the time.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 5

Jets rumors: What it will take for Winnipeg to trade 8th overall pick in NHL Draft

The Winnipeg Jets fell off completely this season after winning the President’s Trophy in the previous campaign. They have the eighth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Winnipeg Jets 2026 Unrestricted Free Agent Overview

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has 10 pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs) on his books this offseason. These players range from NHL regulars this season to American Hockey League (AHL) depth.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Insider Reports Jonathan Toews is Likely Retiring From the NHL

As per TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Nothing official, but at this point it seems likely Jonathan Toews is retiring.” The former Chicago Blackhawk and current Winnipeg Jets veteran forward might be hanging up his skates, this time on his own terms.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck named grand marshal for NASCAR race in Michigan

One of the top goaltenders in the world is going to be part of one of the biggest sporting events in his home state. It was announced on Tuesday that Winnipeg Jets goaltender and Team USA star Connor Hellebuyck is going to be the grand marshal for the NASCAR Cup Series’ FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 1

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets looking for scoring help

Murat Ates of The Athletic: The Winnipeg Jets hit a brick wall last season. Losing Nikolaj Ehlers illustrated one thing. Teams find ways to win and more good players lends to more success.

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Kevin He News / Inside The Rink / June 1

Are the Jets Chasing Another Presidents’ Trophy or Building Their Next Contender?

The Winnipeg Jets do not have a talent problem. They have a timeline problem. One year after setting a franchise record and winning the Presidents’ Trophy, Winnipeg finds itself facing questions that few contenders ever want to answer.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Does Connor Hellebuyck move on from the Jets this summer?

After a disappointing season for the Winnipeg Jets, star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck certainly wasn’t quick to confirm he wanted to stick around. After all, the goaltender just wrapped up his 11th season in the NHL, and the Jets are as far as they’ve ever been from a Stanley Cup.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Professor Press Box / May 29

3 Reasons the Jets Might Consider a Connor Hellebuyck Trade

A lot of the conversation in Winnipeg right now all circles back to Connor Hellebuyck. For years, he’s been the steadying force, the guy keeping the Jets competitive even when things around him got messy.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / May 25

Who Is Daxon Rudolph, and Why Might the Jets Grab Him?

When you look at the Winnipeg Jets’ range in this draft, it starts to feel like the board naturally bends toward defence. And Daxon Rudolph is one of those players who keeps showing up in that conversation for a reason.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Offseason Checklist: Winnipeg Jets

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those eliminated in the first round. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Jets’ Nikita Chibrikov, Elias Salomonsson Undergo Surgery

The AHL’s Manitoba Moose will face big lineup impacts as they move on to the Calder Cup Playoffs’ second round. Top Winnipeg Jets prospects Nikita Chibrikov and Elias Salomonsson will both be out for the remaining playoffs after undergoing surgery.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Jets Recall Brayden Yager, Nikita Chibrikov

The Winnipeg Jets announced that they have recalled forwards Brayden Yager and Nikita Chibrikov from their AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Per the team, these two moves are emergency recalls.