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Winnipeg Jets Sign 28-Year-Old Defenseman in Free Agency

The Winnipeg Jets have signed a 28-year-old defenseman to a two-way deal, late last night, as the first day of free agency wrapped up. Kale Clague is heading back to Manitoba as the Winnipeg Jets signed the 28-year-old to a two-way contract on Tuesday, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

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Simon Lundmark Signs in Tampa Bay

The Tampa Bay Lightning have agreed to terms for a contract with defenseman Simon Lundmark. The two-way, two-year contract carries an unknown average annual value at the time of writing.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Winnipeg Jets Sign Two Depth Forwards

The Winnipeg Jets have signed forwards Cole Koepke and Tanner Pearson to one-year contracts with identical annual average values of $1,000,000. The two wingers will add veteran depth to the Winnipeg Jets and potentially play important leadership roles with the Manitoba Moose, the Jets’ American Hockey League affiliate.

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NHL News / Hockey Latest / July 1

Winnipeg Jets Sign Former Vancouver Canucks Forward to a One-Year Contract

The Winnipeg Jets are no longer sitting quietly today, as they have signed a former forward of the Vancouver Canucks to a one-year contract. The Winnipeg Jets are signing UFA winger Cole Koepke, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.

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The 25 greatest American-born hockey players of all-time

Hockey might be the official sport of Canada, but the United States has also produced some elite talent. With that in mind, here's our list of the 25 best U.S.-born players, listed in alphabetical order.

Dylan Coghlan News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Dylan Coghlan Returns to Vegas on One-Year Deal

Dylan Coghlan is going back to where his professional hockey career started, in Sin City. The Vegas Golden Knights and Dylan Coghlan have agreed to terms on a one-year deal carrying an average annual value of $775,000.

Brandon Tanev News / Inside The Rink / July 1

Brandon Tanev Signs Three-Year Deal in Utah

The Utah Mammoth have added forward Brandon Tanev to their roster after agreeing to terms on a three-year deal carrying an average annual value of $2.5 million.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Mammoth sign Nate Schmidt, Brandon Tanev to three-year deals

The Mammoth have signed winger Brandon Tanev to a three-year, $7.5MM contract worth $2.5MM per season, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. The team also announced they’ve signed defenseman Nate Schmidt to a three-year contract worth $3.5MM per season.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / June 30

Winnipeg Jets 2025 Qualifying Offers List

The Winnipeg Jets have extended qualifying offers to eight players today. The Jets chose not to extend qualifying offers to two players. The two players not tendered qualifying offers were defenseman Simon Lundmark and forward Mason Shaw.

Kevin He News / Inside The Rink / June 30

Winnipeg Jets 2025 Development Camp Roster and Schedule

The Winnipeg Jets have announced their 2025 development training camp starting Monday, June 30th, and ending Friday, July 4th, at the Hockey For All Centre Practice sessions, available to the public, begin on Tuesday, July 1st, at 9:30 am CST, followed by a 12:30 pm CST media availability.

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Nikolaj Ehlers News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

3 Free Agents the Jets Should Pursue if Ehlers Leaves

Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers will test unrestricted free agency after 10 seasons with the organization since being drafted ninth overall in 2014.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / June 29

Meet the Winnipeg Jets Draft Class of 2025

The Winnipeg Jets class of 2025 has been drafted. Take a look to see who the Jets took with their five picks in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft. Sascha Boumedienne was the youngest player in NCAA hockey to start the 2024-25 season, and he soared in his role just as a 17-year-old defender.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / June 29

Meet the Jets’ 2025 NHL Entry Draft Class

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff added five players to his prospect pipeline Friday and Saturday. It’s time to meet the Jets’ 2025 NHL Entry Draft class.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Jets select Viktor Klingsell No. 156 overall in 2025 NHL Draft

The Winnipeg Jets selected left winger Viktor Klingsell of Sweden’s Skelleftea AIK with the No. 156 overall selection in the 2025 NHL Draft on Saturday.

Winnipeg Jets News / Last Word On Sports / June 28

Winnipeg Jets Extend Defenceman

The Winnipeg Jets are keeping one of their one. News emerged on Saturday defenceman Haydn Fleury was extended for two more years. The deal is $1.9 million has an average salary cap hit of $950,00.

Winnipeg Jets News / Hockey Latest / June 28

Former Winnipeg Jets Defenseman Traded on Day Two of the NHL Draft

The 2025 NHL Draft has been full of trades, and on day two we saw another one, and this time, it was a former Winnipeg Jets draft pick getting moved in a surprise deal between Minnesota and Washington.

Haydn Fleury News / Daily Faceoff / June 28

Jets sign Haydn Fleury to two-year contract extension

The Winnipeg Jets have signed defenseman Haydn Fleury to a two-year contract extension that carries a $950,000 average annual value, reports Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 28

Free-agent focus on Winnipeg Jets

Free agency is now under a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. There will be several impact players set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / June 26

Jets’ Cheveldayoff Speaks on 1st-Round Pick, Ehlers Negotiations, Toews, & Injuries Ahead of 2025 NHL Draft

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff spoke to media Thursday, one day ahead of the 2025 NHL Entry Draft and four days ahead of free agency.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / Daily Faceoff / June 26

Report: Jets’ Nikolaj Ehlers expected to test free agency

Nikolaj Ehlers’ time with the Winnipeg Jets appears to be coming to a close. Per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Ehlers has informed the Jets that he will become an unrestricted free agent as of July 1.

Winnipeg Jets News / Last Word On Sports / June 25

NHL Rumours: Focusing On a Winnipeg Jets Scorer

In case you haven’t noticed, you know, because you’ve been fishing at the lake, NHL Rumours are splashing like a speckled trout on a calm, cool pond out in Cottage Country.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

3 players Jets must trade in 2025 NHL offseason

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off their best season since relocating from Atlanta. They won the President’s Trophy as the team with the most points in the NHL, but the Jets would fall in the second round to the Dallas Stars.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / June 20

Jets Takes Smart Gamble with Bonus-Laden Toews Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed Jonathan Toews to a one-year contract, and have structured it smartly, providing flexibility and protection as the veteran centre attempts an NHL comeback after a two-year layoff.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / June 20

Jonathan Toews Signing Contract with the Winnipeg Jets

As per at least two reputable insiders, Jonathan Toews has agreed to sign a free agency deal with the Winnipeg Jets. Both Pierre LeBrun and Elliotte Friedman have confirmed the news, writing that the deal is done in principle, but won’t be officially announced until July 1.