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Jets’ Jonathan Toews Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy

Winnipeg Jets’ forward Jonathan Toews has been named the team’s nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The Masterton is awarded annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.

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OHL Round 2 Preview: (2) Windsor Spitfires vs (3) Flint Firebirds

The 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Western Conference playoffs are about to get much tougher for the second-seeded Windsor Spitfires. After they eliminated the seventh-seeded Guelph Storm in the first round, the club now gets ready for a major battle against a fierce division rival.

Mark Scheifele News / Inside The Rink / April 7

Scheifele Adds to Season of Milestones in Jets’ 6-2 Win Over Kraken

There’s must-win games, and then there are two teams fighting to keep their season alive. The Winnipeg Jets entered tonight’s contest against the Seattle Kraken just three points out of a wildcard spot.

Kyle Connor News / Field Level Media / April 6

Kyle Connor tallies twice as rising Jets handle Kraken

Kyle Connor scored two goals and Mark Scheifele had three assists in the Winnipeg Jets' 6-2 win over the visiting Seattle Kraken on Monday. The Jets improved to 6-2-0 in their past eight games.

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Morgan Barron News / Field Level Media / April 6

Jets C Morgan Barron (upper-body injury) week-to-week

Morgan Barron's injury-riddled season took a turn for the worse Monday when Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel told the media that the veteran center is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Morgan Barron News / Daily Faceoff / April 6

Jets’ Morgan Barron out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The rough second half for a former prospect continues. When speaking to the media, Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel revealed that forward Morgan Barron is going to be out week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Nino Niederreiter News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Jets To Activate Nino Niederreiter From Injured Reserve

Jets winger Nino Niederreiter is set to come off injured reserve to play in Monday’s game against the Kraken, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5

Does Jonathan Toews Have One More Season in Him?

Watching Jonathan Toews play with the Winnipeg Jets this season has been a story that’s hard not to follow. A future Hall of Famer signs in his hometown after a medical leave costs him two full seasons away from the game.

Kyle Connor News / Field Level Media / April 4

Kyle Connor scores twice to lead Jets past Blue Jackets

Kyle Connor scored twice as the visiting Winnipeg Jets defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 on Saturday night. Mark Scheifele picked up both primary assists for Winnipeg (33-31-12, 78 points).

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 3

Blue Jackets, Jets each entering crunch time for playoff chances

Despite a 12-point gap in the standings, both teams are fighting for playoff spots as the Winnipeg Jets visit the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night.

Gabriel Vilardi News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Vilardi’s Career Year Gives the Jets Something to Build On

Gabriel Vilardi is having a career season. The Winnipeg Jets have had a season that’s wobblier than their fans hoped, full of streaks and flat patches.

Danny Zhilkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3

Jets Reassign Danny Zhilkin

The Jets loaned forward Danil Zhilkin to AHL Manitoba on Friday, per a team announcement. Since his recall last week came under emergency conditions, Zhilkin needed to be returned to the minors as soon as he was no longer needed for Winnipeg to ice 12 forwards.

Scott Arniel News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Keep Arniel? The Reasons Jets Fans Don’t Want to Hear

Calling for a coach’s head is an easy sport in hockey. Sort of like a drive-by egg-throwing. The harder and rarer thing is recognizing when a coach’s continuity is the real advantage.

Eric Comrie News / Professor Press Box / March 31

The Jets’ Playoff Push Has a Surprise Hero

Eric Comrie returned to the crease and, in typically unflashy fashion, handed the Winnipeg Jets a solid performance exactly when they needed one. He made 29 saves in his first start since Feb.

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NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 31

NHL Predictions: Chicago Blackhawks vs Winnipeg Jets, March 31st

Tonight, the Chicago Blackhawks return home to face the Winnipeg Jets. Welcome back to NHL Predictions! Each day, our writers here at Last Word On Hockey analyze the day’s games and provide in-depth analysis.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Rumors / March 29

Will the Winnipeg Jets Look to do Something Significant This Offseason?

From the President’s Trophy to missing the playoffs, will the Winnipeg Jets look to do something significant this offseason? The Sheet with Jeff Marek: David Pagnotta and Jeff Marek talk about the Winnipeg Jets, and if they could look at making a significant move this offseason.

Parker Ford News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 27