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Jets 2024 Unrestricted Free Agent Overview

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has 12 unrestricted free agents (UFAs) on his books — six from the NHL roster and six who spent their seasons in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose — who will be free on July 1 to sign with whatever team they wish.

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Winnipeg Jets 2024 Free Agents: Sean Monahan

The Winnipeg Jets’ season end was abrupt, and introduced a wealth of questions a lot earlier than they anticipated. With eyes shifting to the offseason activities, the Jets’ current unrestricted free agents take center stage.

Winnipeg Jets News / Arctic Ice Hockey / May 10

Winnipeg Jets’ Off-Season Road Map: Part Two

As we travel with the Winnipeg Jets through the upcoming off-season, a big date on Kevin Cheveldayoff’s calendar approaches as we near July 1st. This not only represents the official start date of the 2024-25 National Hockey League season, but it’s also the beginning of the free agent frenzy.

Cole Perfetti News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Jets’ Negotiations with RFA Cole Perfetti Could Be Challenging

No player on the 2023-24 Winnipeg Jets had more of a rollercoaster season than Cole Perfetti, who at 22 years old, completed his first fully healthy NHL season.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Revisiting 2023-24 Bold Jets Predictions

About a month before the season began, I made three bold predictions about the 2023-24 Winnipeg Jets, who at the time had a lot of uncertainty swirling around them.

Winnipeg Jets News / Arctic Ice Hockey / May 9

Winnipeg Jets’ Off-Season Road Map: Part One

Since the National Hockey League’s 2023-24 campaign is over for our Winnipeg Jets, it is time for us to take a look at what the summer has in store for the True North franchise.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

5 Winnipeg Jets Head Coaching Candidates

The search is on for the fourth head coach in Winnipeg Jets 2.0 history. Rick Bowness announced his retirement on May 6 after two years behind the Jets’ bench a stellar 38-year coaching career.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Rumors / May 7

NHL Rumors: The Winnipeg Jets GM Has a Lot on His Plate This Offseason

Murat Ates of The Athletic: The Winnipeg Jets probably did not think their season would end so soon. After beating Colorado in Game 1, few could have predicted the Avalanche to win four straight games.

Cole Perfetti News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Flames Could Target Another Young Forward in Jets’ Perfetti

The Calgary Flames have made it clear time and time again that they are not rebuilding. Owner Murray Edwards is not interested in stripping things down and going through years of struggle.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / May 7

Winnipeg Jets 2023-24 Season Review

The Winnipeg Jets have landed. The marathon 82-game season is over and they have been eliminated from playoffs in five games for the second year in a row.

Kristian Reichel News / Inside The Rink / May 7

Kristian Reichel Signs Three-Year Deal with Adler Mannheim

The Manitoba Moose have officially parted ways with Kristian Reichel as Adler Mannheim of the DEL locked up the forward to a three-year contract. Reichel, a non-drafted Jets prospect, has spent the past six years in Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / May 6

ECHL: Norfolk Admirals Transactions | 05/06/2024

The Norfolk Admirals announced earlier today that 24-year-old goaltender Oskari Salminen has been reassigned to Norfolk from the Manitoba Moose of the American Hockey League.

Rick Bowness News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Jets’ Rick Bowness Retires with a Lasting Impact on Hockey

Rick Bowness was brought in by the Winnipeg Jets two seasons ago to change the culture within the locker room, and to implement a defensive structure that others around the league would take note of.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 6

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Los Angeles Kings

John Lu: Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said that they were ready to sign Rutger McGroarty to his entry-level contract but McGroarty wanted to take a bigger role at Michigan next season after they fell short this year.

Rick Bowness News / Field Level Media / May 6

Jets coach Rick Bowness announces retirement

Winnipeg Jets head coach Rick Bowness announced his retirement Monday after nearly 50 years in the NHL as a player and coach. His departure comes a week after the Jets were eliminated by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Rick Bowness News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 6

Jets coach Rick Bowness announces retirement after long career

The longtime NHL coach is stepping away.

Defending champion Golden Knights ousted by Stars in first round

The best possible fictional hockey team

The 'Stanley Cup droughts' quiz

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Yardbarker / May 5

NHL teams should be wary of acquiring Pierre Luc-Dubois

Three teams have fallen for the center's combination of size (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) and all-around skill. All three have all wound up regretting it.

Oilers Eliminating Kings Makes Dubois’ Preseason Comments Ironic

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The 'Columbus Blue Jackets first rounders' quiz

Winnipeg Jets News / Full Press Hockey / May 4

NHL Rumors: Are Changes Coming with the Winnipeg Jets?

The Winnipeg Jets‘ season came to a disappointing end with a five-game series loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This time last year, there was a lot of turmoil surrounding the Jets.

NHL News / ClutchPoints / May 3

3 Jets most to blame for series loss to Avalanche

The Winnipeg Jets entered the Stanley Cup Playoffs as a potential dark horse contender. Winnipeg finally found a system that didn’t see them rely on goalie Connor Hellebuyck to bail them out.

Thomas Milic News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 3

Winnipeg Jets sign goaltending prospect to entry-level contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed goaltender Thomas Milic to a three-year, entry-level contract.

NHL announces finalists for prestigious coaching award

NHL Utah will aim to add a top forward, defenseman

Maple Leafs try to complete comeback against stumbling Bruins

The best performances by rookies in the NHL playoffs

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Following Poor Playoffs, What Is Next For the Winnipeg Jets?

The Winnipeg Jets had an extremely disappointing end to their season. Losing to the Colorado Avalanche in five games, that ended a playoff run expected to go much further.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Hellebuyck Has 'Unbelievable' Take on Playoff Performance vs. Avs

In the 2023-24 NHL season, it could be argued that the Winnipeg Jets’ starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck was the best goaltender of the campaign. Considering the noticeable increase in goals scored this year, he probably had the best season of his career.

Winnipeg Jets News / Full Press Hockey / May 2

Winnipeg Jets Defense Gets Exposed By Colorado

The Winnipeg Jets are going home in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs yet again. This time, it was at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche. Winnipeg worked hard to get home ice over the Colorado Avalanche, but it did not matter.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1