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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 2

Close to a wild-card spot, Jets battle playoff-bound Stars

The Winnipeg Jets are one point out of the second Western Conference wild-card playoff spot as they prepare to face the host Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

Scott Arniel News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Should Scott Arniel Pay the Price if the Jets Miss the Playoffs?

The Winnipeg Jets are in a position few expected just weeks ago. After being written off as sellers and moving out veterans like Luke Schenn, Logan Stanley, and Tanner Pearson at the trade deadline, they are now just one win away from grabbing the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

Kyle Connor News / Field Level Media / March 31

Kyle Connor, Jets slip past Blackhawks in overtime

Kyle Connor scored the winning goal 33 seconds into overtime as the visiting Winnipeg Jets edged the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 on Tuesday night. Connor redirected a Mark Scheifele feed past Spencer Knight for his 34th goal of the season.

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.

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 / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Jets Refusing to Go Gently in Western Conference Wild-Card Race

“Do not go gentle into that good night. Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” Those are the final two stanzas of a famous poem by Dylan Thomas about resisting death with strength and defiance rather than accepting it passively and meekly.

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

Jets Recall Parker Ford, Danil Zhilkin

The Winnipeg Jets have recalled forwards Parker Ford and Danil Zhilkin under emergency conditions. The duo will help Winnipeg fill in for injuries to Vladislav Namestnikov , Nino Niederreiter, and Morgan Barron.

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Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / March 26

Winnipeg Jets Expected to Stay the Course, Target Secondary Moves to Return to Playoffs

The Winnipeg Jets appear to be taking a clear and calculated approach heading into the 2026 offseason. Despite speculation about potential major roster shakeups, recent reports suggest ownership is focused on returning to the playoffs next season and not tearing the roster down.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 25

Jets Sign Lucas Wahlin To Two-Way Deal

The Jets announced they’ve signed college free agent forward Lucas Wahlin to a two-way contract for next season with a cap hit of $850K. He’ll report to AHL Manitoba on a tryout for the remainder of 2025-26.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Jets sign Lucas Wahlin to one-year contract

A talented collegiate veteran has inked his first NHL deal. On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has signed forward Lucas Wahlin to a one-year, two-way contract.

Tyrel Bauer News / Inside The Rink / March 23

OPINION: It’s Time for the Winnipeg Jets to Call Up Tyrel Bauer

There may not be another player in the American Hockey League with a better fight card than Tyrel Bauer. Now in his fourth pro season, the 23-year-old has become one of the most physically imposing defensemen in the AHL.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / March 19

Why the Jets' Connor and Scheifele Tick Together

Watch the Winnipeg Jets long enough, and one thing becomes clear: Kyle Connor and Mark Scheifele just get each other. Head coach Scott Arniel calls it “always a tandem,” and he’s not wrong.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Jets are sneaking into a wide-open Western playoff race

It’s been a nightmarish season for the Winnipeg Jets, who own a 26-27-10 record and occupy sixth place in the Central Division. But there’s hope for it to be salvaged.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / March 10

Did the Olympic Break Reset the Winnipeg Jets?

Every hockey season hits that point where things start to feel heavy. The games pile up. The travel piles up. Even good teams can start looking a little flat.