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Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Donald Trump

Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck is one of 20 Team USA gold medalists at the State of the Union on Tuesday. After winning the gold in Milan, Team USA was invited to attend the White House by President Donald Trump.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / February 24
Connor Hellebuyck to be presented with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Connor Hellebuyck to be presented with Presidential Medal of Freedom

Connor Hellebuyck will be presented with the U.S. Presidential Medal of Freedom for his performance with the gold medal-winning U.S. men’s hockey team at the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics, U.S.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 24
Jets resume playoff push without No. 1 goalie, face lowly Canucks

Jets resume playoff push without No. 1 goalie, face lowly Canucks

The Winnipeg Jets restart their season Wednesday night in Vancouver, following a 20-day Olympic break that showcased their gold medal-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck on the biggest stage.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / February 24
Connor Hellebuyck to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Team USA, Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom

Connor Hellebuyck received another honor on Tuesday night when it was announced that he will receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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

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

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Arniel Sees Kyle Connor’s Benching from the Jets’ Perspective

Arniel Sees Kyle Connor’s Benching from the Jets’ Perspective

If you caught Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel’s interview after practice today, it’s one of those moments that makes you pause and think about what really goes on inside a player’s head.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24
Jets’ Kyle Connor skips White House invite, responds to Donald Trump

Jets’ Kyle Connor skips White House invite, responds to Donald Trump

Kyle Connor can’t be happy about how his Olympics went in Milano-Cortina. He played the first two games of the tournament, but after recording zero shots or points, Mike Sullivan made him a healthy scratch for the rest of the tournament.

Josh Morrissey News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 24
Jets’ Josh Morrissey remaining out of lineup after Olympic injury

Jets’ Josh Morrissey remaining out of lineup after Olympic injury

The NHL returns to play after the Olympic break on Wednesday. Some teams are returning from the break worried about injuries sustained during the Games.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Jets’ Jonathan Toews Squashes Trade Deadline Deal, Addresses Future

Jets’ Jonathan Toews Squashes Trade Deadline Deal, Addresses Future

Don’t expect veteran forward Jonathan Toews to be traded at this season’s NHL Trade Deadline. He’s got a full no-move clause in his deal and he has no intention of waiving it, according to comments he made in a recent interview.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 24
Jets Place Josh Morrissey On IR, Recall Kale Clague

Jets Place Josh Morrissey On IR, Recall Kale Clague

The Jets announced today they’ve recalled defenseman Kale Clague from AHL Manitoba. In the corresponding move, they moved star lefty rearguard Josh Morrissey to injured reserve with the upper-body injury he sustained in Canada’s group stage opener at the Olympics.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24
Will Hellebuyck’s Olympics Spark the Jets or Quickly Fade?

Will Hellebuyck’s Olympics Spark the Jets or Quickly Fade?

Ever since the final buzzer sounded in the men’s hockey gold-medal game in Italy, I’ve been wondering what happens to Connor Hellebuyck when he gets home to Winnipeg.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23
Connor Hellebuyck Had That Look, And Canada Never Solved Him

Connor Hellebuyck Had That Look, And Canada Never Solved Him

Every once in a while, you get a goalie who shows up, and you can just tell, right from the first shot, you’re not beating him clean that night. That was Team USA’s Connor Hellebuyck in the gold medal game.

Josh Morrissey News / Field Level Media / February 23
Report: Jets D Josh Morrissey out for a while with Olympics injury

Report: Jets D Josh Morrissey out for a while with Olympics injury

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is expected to miss extended time with the upper-body injury he sustained at the Milan Cortina Olympics, TSN reported Monday.

NHL News / Yardbarker / February 23
Olympic boost? Five NHL players who could surge, including golden goal scorer Jack Hughes

Olympic boost? Five NHL players who could surge, including golden goal scorer Jack Hughes

Could a strong Olympics provide a boost to players when the NHL season restarts Wednesday? St. Louis Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington took off after another international tournament in 2025.

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Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Rumors / February 23
Connor Hellebuyck Proves He is the Best Goalie in the World

Connor Hellebuyck Proves He is the Best Goalie in the World

Team USA is golden once again at the Winter Olympics in Men’s Ice Hockey as they defeated Canada 2-1 in overtime in the Gold Medal Game. Jack Hughes will get the headlines for scoring the Golden Goal, but make no mistake about it, Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was the reason for USA winning Gold.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / February 23
Winnipeg Jets’ Player Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Winnipeg Jets’ Player Performances at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Four Winnipeg Jets — Kyle Connor, Connor Hellebuyck, Josh Morrissey, and Nino Niederreiter — took part in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The men’s hockey tournament, which featured NHL involvement for the first time since 2014 and more than lived up to the hype, was a mixed bag for the four.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / February 23
Winnipeg Jets at the 2026 Winter Olympics

Winnipeg Jets at the 2026 Winter Olympics

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy has officially wrapped up, and it marks one of the most thrilling tournaments in recent memory. NHL players returned to lay it on the line for their countries, and some returned to their NHL clubs with more hardware in their trophy cases.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / February 22
Connor Hellebuyck may have punched HOF ticket with gold-medal win

Connor Hellebuyck may have punched Hall of Fame ticket with USA gold-medal win

Maybe he was already on his way even before this. But if he wasn't, you can probably start making some room for Connor Hellebuyck (Winnipeg Jets) in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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