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Insider Reports Jonathan Toews is Likely Retiring From the NHL

As per TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Nothing official, but at this point it seems likely Jonathan Toews is retiring.” The former Chicago Blackhawk and current Winnipeg Jets veteran forward might be hanging up his skates, this time on his own terms.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / June 2

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck named grand marshal for NASCAR race in Michigan

One of the top goaltenders in the world is going to be part of one of the biggest sporting events in his home state. It was announced on Tuesday that Winnipeg Jets goaltender and Team USA star Connor Hellebuyck is going to be the grand marshal for the NASCAR Cup Series’ FireKeepers Casino 400 on Sunday at Michigan International Speedway.

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NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 1

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets looking for scoring help

Murat Ates of The Athletic: The Winnipeg Jets hit a brick wall last season. Losing Nikolaj Ehlers illustrated one thing. Teams find ways to win and more good players lends to more success.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Kevin He News / Inside The Rink / June 1

Are the Jets Chasing Another Presidents’ Trophy or Building Their Next Contender?

The Winnipeg Jets do not have a talent problem. They have a timeline problem. One year after setting a franchise record and winning the Presidents’ Trophy, Winnipeg finds itself facing questions that few contenders ever want to answer.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / May 30

Does Connor Hellebuyck move on from the Jets this summer?

After a disappointing season for the Winnipeg Jets, star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck certainly wasn’t quick to confirm he wanted to stick around. After all, the goaltender just wrapped up his 11th season in the NHL, and the Jets are as far as they’ve ever been from a Stanley Cup.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Professor Press Box / May 29

3 Reasons the Jets Might Consider a Connor Hellebuyck Trade

A lot of the conversation in Winnipeg right now all circles back to Connor Hellebuyck. For years, he’s been the steadying force, the guy keeping the Jets competitive even when things around him got messy.

Connor Hellebuyck News / The Hockey Writers / May 26

Jets Could Explore Massive Connor Hellebuyck Trade This Summer

The idea of the Winnipeg Jets moving Connor Hellebuyck once seemed impossible. He is the face of the franchise, one of the NHL’s best goaltenders, and arguably the biggest reason the Jets have remained competitive over the last several seasons.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / May 25

Who Is Daxon Rudolph, and Why Might the Jets Grab Him?

When you look at the Winnipeg Jets’ range in this draft, it starts to feel like the board naturally bends toward defence. And Daxon Rudolph is one of those players who keeps showing up in that conversation for a reason.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Inside The Rink / May 25

The Connor Hellebuyck Question Winnipeg Can No Longer Avoid

The Winnipeg Jets are no longer a team coming off a Presidents’ Trophy season. They are a team that collapsed toward the bottom of the standings one year later despite employing a Hart Trophy-winning goaltender signed long-term at $8.5 million per season.

Adam Lowry News / Professor Press Box / May 23

Can Adam Lowry bounce back for the Jets?

The Winnipeg Jets have always been at their best when they’ve got identity guys—players who set the tone, do the dirty work, and make life miserable for the other team.

Kieron Walton News / Professor Press Box / May 23

Is Kieron Walton the Jets’ Next Big Power Forward Project?

Kieron Walton is one of those prospects who kind of jump off the page the second you see his size and production together. Drafted 187th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in 2024 out of the Sudbury Wolves, he’s a massive 6-foot-6, 227-pound forward who already plays way more skilled than you’d expect for someone that big.

Mark Scheifele News / ESPN / May 21

Scheifele shines in Canada's win at hockey worlds

Mark Scheifele scored three goals on Thursday, including the game winner 29 seconds into overtime in Canada's 6-5 victory over Norway at the ice hockey world championship.

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NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / May 21

Canadian Daily Rumours: Jets, Oilers & Maple Leafs Blame Game

In today’s (May 20) Canadian Daily Rumours roundup, I’m looking at three rumours circulating around Canadian clubs. Could the Jets flip Hellebuyck for a young blue‑liner?

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / May 20

Can the Jets move on from Hellebuyck and still be a contender?

The Winnipeg Jets followed their Presidents’ Trophy-winning 2024-25 campaign with a disappointing 2025-26 season, going 35-35-12 with 82 points, finishing seventh in the Central Division and 26th in the league.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Fascinating Trade Landing Spot Floated for Connor Hellebuyck

The Buffalo Sabres’ magical 2025-26 season just came to a heartbreaking end, but now that they’ve finally broken through their lengthy playoff drought, postseason hockey will be the expectation moving forward.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / May 16

How the Jets Can Use Their $20.2 Million in Cap Space This Offseason

The Winnipeg Jets have $20.2 million of projected cap space for next season. That’s not chump change, and there’s plenty general manager (GM) Kevin Cheveldayoff can do with it coming out of a 2025-26 campaign where his club regressed by 21 wins and missed the postseason entirely.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Offseason Checklist: Winnipeg Jets

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those eliminated in the first round. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Jets’ Nikita Chibrikov, Elias Salomonsson Undergo Surgery

The AHL’s Manitoba Moose will face big lineup impacts as they move on to the Calder Cup Playoffs’ second round. Top Winnipeg Jets prospects Nikita Chibrikov and Elias Salomonsson will both be out for the remaining playoffs after undergoing surgery.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 12

Jets Recall Brayden Yager, Nikita Chibrikov

The Winnipeg Jets announced that they have recalled forwards Brayden Yager and Nikita Chibrikov from their AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Per the team, these two moves are emergency recalls.