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Can the Jets rely on Stuart Skinner and Clay Stevenson?

The Winnipeg Jets are without three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck, who is sitting out of action after requesting a trade from the team that drafted him in 2012 after a disappointing 2025-26 season for both team and player.

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3 Potential Landing Spots for Mark Scheifele

The Winnipeg Jets have not indicated they are actively shopping Mark Scheifele, but the uncertainty surrounding the organization has created speculation about whether another major domino could eventually fall.

Cole Perfetti News / Professor Press Box / October 6

Cole Perfetti Is Starting to Look Like the Player the Jets Need

Cole Perfetti might be having one of those seasons where the numbers tell only part of the story. The points are certainly there. He scored again against the Pittsburgh Penguins last night and now has five points to start the season.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / October 6

The Winnipeg Jets May Have Found Something They Needed

The Winnipeg Jets probably weren't expecting Clay Stevenson to become one of the stories of their first road game of the season. Connor Hellebuyck is suspended, so he’s unavailable.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 5

Jets ride 3-goal third period to victory over Penguins

Alex Iafallo had a goal and an assist in the third period and the Winnipeg Jets beat the Penguins 3-2 Monday night in Pittsburgh. Adam Lowry and Cole Perfetti also scored third-period goals for Winnipeg.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 6

NHL Game Recap: Jets Explode for Three Goals in 4:19 to Beat Penguins (10/05/2026)

The Winnipeg Jets scored three goals in a 4:19 span to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Monday night at PPG Paints Arena. Winnipeg made two changes to its lineup ahead of its contest against the Penguins.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / October 5

The Moose Can Have a Huge Role for the Jets This Season

The Manitoba Moose had a pretty good Sunday afternoon, beating Chicago 8–3. But for the Winnipeg Jets, the final score probably wasn't the most interesting part.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 5

Kyle Connor is propping up Connor Hellebuyck-less Jets

A supremely disappointing 2025-26 season for the Winnipeg Jets appeared set to give way to an equally-if-not-more bleak campaign in 2026-27 as all-world goalie Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request went public and got ugly.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 5

High-flying Penguins aim to keep pouring in goals against Jets

The high-scoring Pittsburgh Penguins look to continue their hot start when they host the Winnipeg Jets on Monday night. After winning their first two games by scores of 7-0 and 6-5 (in overtime), the Penguins will catch the Jets on the second half of a back-to-back.

Kyle Connor News / NHL Trade Talk / October 4

The Jets’ Kyle Connor Is Flying Under the Radar Again

Kyle Connor started this season the way he finished last: scoring goals. The Winnipeg Jets winger had another big night Sunday, scoring two power-play goals and adding an assist in Winnipeg’s 3-2 win over Detroit.

Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / October 4

Stuart Skinner Might Be Ready for His Breakout Season

I was really happy to see Stuart Skinner get this one. The Winnipeg Jets beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday, and Skinner stopped 33 of 35 shots. That's a pretty good way to earn your first win with a new team.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / October 4

Jets’ Power Play Leads the Way in First Win of the Season

The Winnipeg Jets scored three power-play goals to defeat the Detroit Red Wings 3-2 on Sunday afternoon at Little Caesars Arena. Kyle Connor and Cole Perfetti both posted three points each, while Josh Morrissey posted two assists to lift the Jets to a 3-2 victory.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 4

Jets capitalize on power plays, take down Red Wings

Kyle Connor scored two power-play goals and added an assist to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 3-2 victory over the host Detroit Red Wings on Sunday afternoon.

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Kevin He News / Inside The Rink / October 4

Winnipeg Jets Daily Report: Home Opener, Goaltending, & More (10/04/2026)

The Winnipeg Jets face off against the Detroit Red Wings this afternoon. Winnipeg aims to rebound following their 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins on Friday night.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / October 3

Could a strong start for Jets change situation with Connor Hellebuyck?

The Winnipeg Jets’ 2026-27 season may be underway, but their former Hart Trophy-winning netminder remains on the sidelines. Connor Hellebuyck is suspended indefinitely for not reporting to Jets’ training camp.

Stuart Skinner News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

Stuart Skinner Has Another Hockey Life to Write

Something about Stuart Skinner has always made me want to pull for the guy. I remember his first start with the Edmonton Oilers. It was a surprise that he was chosen over the regular backup goalie, but Skinner won in a wild 8-5 game.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 3

Jets Show Promise in Season-Opening Overtime Loss to Bruins

For a moment, it looked like the Winnipeg Jets were going to give their fans the season-opening night they wanted. Then Boston took it away. The Jets opened the 2026-27 season with more pace and energy, but couldn’t hold off the Bruins in a 4-3 overtime loss at a sold-out Canada Life Centre on Friday night.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 2