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Jets’ First Month of 2026-27 Will Be a Gauntlet

The Winnipeg Jets will have to fight through quite the gauntlet early on in the upcoming season. The Jets’ 2026-27 schedule dropped yesterday — THW broke down their 84-game slate here — and one thing that stands out is the number of strong opponents they will face through the first month.

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Are the Jets Smart to Be Paying for Cole Perfetti's Future?

One interesting thing about NHL contracts is that teams rarely pay only for what a player has already done. Every contract is a prediction about the future.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / July 16

Breaking Down the Winnipeg Jets’ 2026-27 Schedule

The 2026-27 NHL regular-season schedule dropped on July 16 and there’s no shortage of intrigue and interest in the slate of games the Winnipeg Jets will play as they attempt to get back to soaring altitude after a highly-disappointing 2025-26.

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Cole Perfetti News / Field Level Media / July 15

Jets, F Cole Perfetti avoid arbitration with 5-year, $30M deal

The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year, $30 million contract on Wednesday and avoided an arbitration hearing. Perfetti, 24, filed for arbitration as a restricted free agent on July 5, with a hearing date to be announced.

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The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Cole Perfetti News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Winnipeg Jets Re-Sign Cole Perfetti to 5-Year Contract With $6 Million AAV

The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year deal with a $6 million average annual value (AAV) as per Elliotte Friedman. Perfetti was a restricted free agent with an arbitration hearing set for July 20.

Cole Perfetti News / NHL Trade Talk / July 15

Jets Take Risk with Cole Perfetti, Locking Him Up on a 5-Year Deal

The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year, $30 million contract with a $6 million cap hit, locking up the 24-year-old through the 2030-31 season and buying out his remaining restricted free-agent years.

Cole Perfetti News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Jets sign Cole Perfetti to five-year contract

Another talented player has managed to avoid arbitration. The Winnipeg Jets have signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year contract. The deal will carry an AAV of $6 million through the 2031-32 season.

Cole Perfetti News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 15

Jets To Sign Cole Perfetti To Five-Year Contract

The Winnipeg Jets won’t need arbitration to find a new contract for their most important restricted free agent, after all. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Jets have signed forward Cole Perfetti to a five-year, $30MM ($6MM AAV) contract.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Professor Press Box / July 15

Why Connor Hellebuyck Might Be on the Sharks' Radar

The Connor Hellebuyck trade rumours have focused heavily on Buffalo because the fit makes sense on paper. The Sabres have young talent, a need for elite goaltending, and a roster that has spent years trying to take the next step.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Professor Press Box / July 14

Connor Hellebuyck’s Trade Request Is About Winning

The Connor Hellebuyck trade rumours are getting louder, and naturally the first question everyone asks is pretty simple: Where is he going? Buffalo? The Sharks?

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / July 13

What Six Goals Don't Tell You About the Jets' Viggo Bjorck

The Winnipeg Jets officially signed first-round pick Viggo Bjorck to his three-year entry-level contract this week. That's the easy part. Every top draft pick signs one sooner or later.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / July 13

Viggo Bjorck Signs Entry Level Contract with Winnipeg Jets

The Winnipeg Jets announced that they’ve signed Viggo Bjorck to a three-year, entry-level contract worth an average annual value of $1.075 million. The eighth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft has given many who follow the Jets a lot of hope for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / July 13

Jets sign top prospect Viggo Bjorck to entry-level contract

One of the top prospects coming out of this year’s NHL Draft is officially coming to North America. On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has signed forward Viggo Björck to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 13

Where will Jets prospect Viggo Bjorck play in 2026-27?

The Winnipeg Jets ended up with the eighth pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. The Jets used that selection on Viggo Bjorck out of Sweden. Bjorck spent the 2025-26 campaign playing for Djurgårdens IF of the SHL in Sweden.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 13

Jets Sign Viggo Bjorck To Entry-Level Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have put pen to paper with their top draft pick of the 2026 NHL Draft. According to a team announcement, the Jets have signed forward Viggo Björck to a three-year, entry-level contract.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / July 13

Bjorck’s Trajectory With Jets Becoming Clearer After Decision to Leave SHL

“Viggo-mania” is coming soon to an arena near you. If you live in or around Winnipeg, that is. Viggo Bjorck, the Winnipeg Jets’ 2026 eighth-overall pick, made a big decision about his future Saturday by opting out of the second and final year of his contract with the Swedish Hockey League’s Djurgardens IF.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 13

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, New Jersey Devils may not be done with their offseason maneuvering

Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press: Cole Perfetti had said during his exit interview that he wants to be part of their long-term solution, so they should be able to reach a deal before arbitration.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / July 13

A surprise team just entered the Connor Hellebuyck sweepstakes

For weeks, the Buffalo Sabres have been viewed as the frontrunner in the Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors, but a new report suggests the San Jose Sharks could be quietly emerging as a legitimate competitor for the Winnipeg Jets’ star goaltender.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / July 12

Insider: Connor Hellebuyck Trade Almost Certain, And He Has Picked His Spot

The Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors surrounding the Winnipeg Jets took an interesting turn this weekend as talks that seemed to quiet down suddenly got loud again.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / July 12

Jets’ Viggo Bjorck leaves Swedish club

Winnipeg Jets first-round selection Viggo Bjorck, picked with the No. 8 overall selection in the 2026 NHL Draft in June, has made a big decision as to his plans for the 2026-27 season.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / July 10

What Does Success Actually Look Like for Winnipeg in 2026-27?

The Winnipeg Jets are entering one of the most important seasons in franchise history. Not because they are Stanley Cup favourites. Not because they are rebuilding.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / July 7

NHL Rumors: The Winnipeg Jets, and the Top Remaining Free Agents

Murat Ates of The Athletic: There is still a lot of uncertainty surrounding Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets. Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said there

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 1

Free Agent Focus: Winnipeg Jets

Free agency is now just hours away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.