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Jets’ Connor & Hellebuyck Named To U.S. 2026 Olympic Roster

Winnipeg Jets forward Kyle Connor and goaltender Connor Hellebuyck have been selected to the U.S. 2026 Olympic roster. Connor, who hails from Shelby Township, Michigan, has 18 goals and 28 assists for 46 points in 38 games this season and 628-career points.

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Jets fly to Toronto, resolve to snap 7-game losing streak

The Winnipeg Jets will try to start the new year by ending a seven-game losing streak when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night. The Jets finished 2025 on an 0-4-3 skid after their 2-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday in the opener of Winnipeg's three-game road trip.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / December 31

4 Winnipeg Jets Who Need to Step Up in 2026

The Winnipeg Jets, 15-18-4 and dead last in the NHL in points entering play Dec. 31, are going to need a whole lot more from a whole lot of players in the New Year if there’s any chance of it being happier than their past two months.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / December 30

How concerning is the Jets’ recent slump?

Last season’s Presidents’ Trophy winners are not in a good place as we reach the halfway point of the 2025-26 campaign, as the Winnipeg Jets suffered a 3-1 defeat to the Edmonton Oilers Monday night, giving them six straight losses and nine in their last 10 games.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 30

3 Takeaways From the Jets’ 3-1 Loss to the Oilers

The Winnipeg Jets (15-18-4) lost to the Edmonton Oilers (20-14-6) 3-1 on Monday night to extend their losing streak to six games. Additionally, they have lost nine of their last 10, and if we want to go way back, 15 of their last 18.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Which Winnipeg Jets Players Could Become Unexpected Deadline Trade Chips?

At some point, every NHL season reaches a fork in the road. For the Winnipeg Jets, that moment may be arriving faster than anticipated. Through 36 games, Winnipeg sits eighth in the Western Conference wild card picture, six points out of a playoff spot, and trending in the wrong direction after winning just two of its last ten games.

Josh Morrissey News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Jets’ Morrissey Out Day to Day With an Undisclosed injury

Winnipeg Jets’ defenseman Josh Morrissey is day to day with an undisclosed injury, as per head coach Scott Arniel. Morrissey suffered the injury late in the third period of Saturday night’s game versus the Minnesota Wild, when he was boarded from behind by Joel Eriksson Ek.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / December 26

Winnipeg Jets Prospects at the 2026 World Junior Championship

Two Winnipeg Jets prospects will represent their country at the 2026 World Junior Championship. Defenseman Alfons Freij and Sascha Boumedienne will suit up for Team Sweden at this year’s World Juniors.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / December 25

Jets Nightmare Before Christmas Calls for a Shake Up

The Winnipeg Jets are 15-17-3 and seventh in the Central Division. The defending Presidents’ Trophy-winning team has seemingly lost their way this season.

Brad Lambert News / NHL on ClutchPoints / December 20

Early Brad Lambert destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Winnipeg Jets have fallen down the standings in the NHL after a rather promising start. At this time, they are the fifth-worst team in the NHL on points.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 20

Mammoth, Jets finding points hard to come by

When the Winnipeg Jets face the Utah Mammoth on Sunday in Salt Lake City, both teams enter the matchup looking to improve their position in the Western Conference standings.

Haydn Fleury News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 19

Jets Activate Haydn Fleury From Injured Reserve

The Jets announced they’ve activated defenseman Haydn Fleury from injured reserve. They’ve been operating with an open roster spot ever since sending Elias Salomonsson back to AHL Manitoba earlier this month, so no corresponding transaction is required.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / December 18

Friedman on the Winnipeg Jets?: They Miss Nikolaj Ehlers

On a recent edition of the FAN Hockey Show, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman broke down what he believes is going wrong with the Winnipeg Jets this season.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / December 13

Oilers rout Capitals in G Connor Hellebuyck's triumphant return

Gabriel Vilardi scored two goals and the Jets beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Saturday night in Winnipeg. Connor Hellebuyck made 24 saves in his return from arthroscopic knee surgery.

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The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz

The 'CFP appearances' quiz

The 'Top-50 all-time NFL rushers' quiz

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Connor Hellebuyck News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 13

Jets Activate Connor Hellebuyck

The Winnipeg Jets will get an MVP-boost to Saturday’s match against the Washington Capitals. Reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck was activated off of injured reserve just in time for Hellebuyck to take on the starting role.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

How will the Jets approach the trade deadline amid struggles?

The Winnipeg Jets are far from the team that won the President’s Trophy last season.

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'NHL goalies with 40 wins in a single season' quiz

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / December 11

NHL looking into consolidating Jets' franchise records

There’s a chance that the NHL may be giving the Winnipeg Jets the franchise records of the original Jets.

The 25 most memorable Stanley Cup-clinching moments

The 'NHL goalies with 40 wins in a single season' quiz

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Jonathan Toews’ Winnipeg Jets Homecoming Has Hit a Rough Patch

After more than two years out of hockey, Chicago Blackhawks legend Jonathan Toews joined a new team for the first time in his NHL career this summer. It

Thomas Milic News / NHL Trade Talk / December 8

Jets’ Rookie Thomas Milic’s Crash Course in NHL Life

Young Winnipeg Jets’ goalie Thomas Milic? What a season. If you’re a Jets fan trying to figure him out, you’re not alone. The poor kid didn’t sign up for this kind of baptism by fire.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 8

Jets recall Domenic DiVincentiis, reassign Thomas Milic

The Winnipeg Jets have swapped backup goaltenders. Winnipeg announced they have recalled Domenic DiVincentiis and reassigned Thomas Milic to the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.

Kyle Connor News / Breakaway on SI / December 6

Jets’ Kyle Connor on Red Hot Stretch

The former President's Trophy winners in the Winnipeg Jets have not had a great start to their year as they sit in six place in the Central Division with a record of 13-12-1 with 27 points, but one of their star forwards is doing everything he can to try and get his team out of the basement and back into the playoffs.