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Josh Morrissey Out vs. France, But There’s Good News for Olympics

Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper offered an injury update on Winnipeg Jets’ and Team Canada defenseman Josh Morrissey on Friday. Cooper confirmed Friday that Morrissey will miss Canada’s upcoming Group A game against France on Sunday at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

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Hellebuyck Steals the Spotlight While Connor Stays Quiet in USA Win Over Latvia

Team USA skated away with a convincing 5–1 win over Latvia on Thursday, but the story of the game was the performance in net. Connor Hellebuyck delivered a composed, technically sharp outing that anchored the Americans from start to finish.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 12

2026 NHL Trade Deadline Primer: Winnipeg Jets

Now that the Olympic break is out of the way, the NHL is sliding right back into chaos with the trade deadline almost here. And the Jets? They’re in a weird spot.

NHL News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 12

Jon Cooper provides hopeful Josh Morrissey Olympics injury update

Team Canada beat Czechia 5-0 on Thursday to start their Olympics with a win. Jordan Binnington picked up the shutout amid a brutal NHL season, and Macklin Celebrini netted his first best-on-best goal.

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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

Josh Morrissey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 13

Josh Morrissey leaves Canada’s group stage win over Czechia

Team Canada has had a few years of crushing defeats to the Czechs at the junior level. The senior team responded today with a 5-0 drubbing in its Group A opener at the 2026 Winter Olympics, but lost star Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey in the process.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 12

Canada’s Josh Morrissey leaves game against Czechia

A key blueliner on Canada’s roster has had a premature exit from the team’s first game of the 2026 Winter Olympics. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Canadian defenseman Josh Morrissey will not return to the team’s game on Thursday against Czechia.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / February 11

Jets' Connor Hellebuyck expected to start U.S. men's hockey team opener

The reigning Hart Trophy winner is expected to get his first-career Olympic start. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck will likely get the net for the United States when they face Latvia on Thursday, according to The Associated Press’ Stephen Whyno and ESPN’s Emily Kaplan.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 11

Trade Deadline Primer: Winnipeg Jets

With the Olympic break upon us, the trade deadline is under a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We continue our look around the league at teams on the playoff bubble, next up: the Jets.

Connor Hellebuyck News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck’s Olympic Moment: A Legacy Test on Hockey’s Biggest Stage

For years, Connor Hellebuyck has been one of the NHL’s gold standards in net. Vezina-caliber seasons, elite regular-season numbers, and a workload that would break most goaltenders have cemented him as the backbone of the Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 10

Connor Hellebuyck a no-brainer in net for USA

While the Canadian crease seems to be an area of uncertainty heading into the men’s hockey tournament at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, the United States should have no doubt about who their goaltender will be when it matters.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Jets Weigh Surprising Option with Hall of Famer

The Winnipeg Jets’ offseason gets a little more interesting when you toss Jonathan Toews into the mix. Should they give him another contract, or let him leave – one way or another?

Kevin He News / Inside The Rink / February 8

How the Winnipeg Jets Shape Up at the 2026 Olympic Break

There’s a difference between patience and hesitation, and at the 2026 Olympic break, the Winnipeg Jets are walking that line. After 56 games, their season tells a familiar story: elite goaltending, a trusted core, and an organization that prefers stability over experimentation.

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A Jets Fan’s Guide to the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games began Feb. 6, and hockey fans around the world are eager to watch NHLers participate in the men’s ice hockey tournament for the first time since 2014.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 6

Winnipeg Jets: Tough Year, but a Big Bounce-Back Coming?

The Winnipeg Jets have had one weird and frustrating year. It wasn’t that long ago that they were cruising, picking up wins like it was nothing. Just last season, they even snagged the Presidents’ Trophy.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Winnipeg Jets Prospect Check-in at the Olympic Break

With the Winnipeg Jets off until Feb. 25 for the Winter Olympic break, it’s a great time to check in on how their prospects have done for their respective teams so far this season.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / February 6

Jets’ Mark Scheifele Snubbed Again as Team Canada Names Seth Jarvis Replacement

When Team Canada announced that Seth Jarvis would replace the injured Brayden Point on its Olympic roster, the reaction around the hockey world was mixed.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Jets Reassign Elias Salomonsson, Isaak Phillips

The Winnipeg Jets announced two reassignments as the team prepares for the Olympic Break: defensemen Elias Salomonsson and Isaak Phillips have been sent to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.

Winnipeg Jets News / Last Word On Sports / February 3

NHL Rumours: A Pair of Winnipeg Jets Blueliners Could Be Available

Welcome to this latest edition of NHL Rumours at Last Word On Hockey. In this edition, the onus will be on the Winnipeg Jets and their trade deadline plans.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 2

Surprising Barry Trotz decision gives Predators chance to reset

A disappointing end to Nashville Predators general manager Barry Trotz's long run with the organization could be the perfect opportunity for a much-needed reset.

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