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Matt Hendricks News / Inside The Rink / October 29

ECHL: Matt Hendricks’ Hall of Fame Journey Has Deep Roots With the Everblades

Long before Matt Hendricks became a physical, dependable NHL forward, he was making an impression in Southwest Florida. During the 2004-05 season, the Minnesota native became one of the Florida Everblades’ most productive offensive players, helping a championship-contending team while taking an important step in his professional development.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 28

Reeling Jets seek better offense, special teams against Lightning

As they head south on a four-game road trip through the Eastern Conference, Winnipeg and coach Scott Arniel realize not much has gone well lately. Struggling through a six-game winless streak (0-4-2), the Jets open their six-day journey with a match Thursday night at the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / October 28

Scoring Has Become a Real Problem for the Winnipeg Jets

When does this egg crack? Five straight one-goal losses. Nine goals in five games. Now, a 5-1 loss at the hands of the Florida Panthers has extended the Winnipeg Jets’ losing streak to six games.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / October 28

ECHL: Matt Hendricks, Jeff Jakaitis, and Derek Nesbitt Selected for 2027 Hall of Fame Class

Three former ECHL players will join the league’s Hall of Fame in 2027, bringing together careers that span NHL success, record-setting goaltending, and Kelly Cup championship experience.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / October 28

Are the Jets Goalies Just the Easiest Target?

A Winnipeg Jets goaltender has a tough job these days. Stop the pucks, keep the team in the game, and somehow find a way to give everyone a reason to believe the next one will be different.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Professor Press Box / October 27

The Jets Without Hellebuyck Now Have Different Problems

The Winnipeg Jets have lost more than a goaltender. They’ve lost the kind of player who can give a team a little extra room to make mistakes — and that could matter more than fans realize.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Jets’ Crease Crowded & Complicated After Hellebuyck Trade

The Winnipeg Jets, in the past month, have gone from barely having an NHL goaltending tandem to having more goalies than there’s playing time for. “I can only play one at a time,” head coach Scott Arniel said recently of now having Stuart Skinner, Clay Stevenson, and Nico Daws as options between his pipes.

Dustin Byfuglien News / Daily Faceoff / October 27

‘Winnipeg was never just about hockey to us’: Dustin Byfuglien shares heartfelt message to Jets fans

One of the game’s most unique specimens is feeling grateful after an exciting weekend and a return to his second home. In a message posted on social media,

Stuart Skinner News / Professor Press Box / October 26

How Did the Jets' Stuart Skinner Anger the Hockey Gods?

It’s not much fun being a goalie when your team keeps losing. You can make the saves, keep the score respectable, and give your teammates a chance to get back into a game.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Will the Jets run with a three-goalie rotation?

For the first time in roughly a decade, there is uncertainty between the pipes for the Winnipeg Jets. After Friday’s blockbuster deal with the New Jersey Devils, star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is no longer a Jet, raising the question of how Winnipeg plans to divvy up its workload in the crease.

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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.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 26

Heritage Classic highlighted hockey’s roots once again

The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Winnipeg Jets 2-1 Sunday at the 2026 NHL Heritage Classic at Princess Auto Stadium, home of the CFL’s Winnipeg Jets.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 26

Top 4 2026 Heritage Classic Moments Between Jets and Canadiens

The Winnipeg Jets hosted the Montreal Canadiens in the 2026 Heritage Classic on a crisp Sunday evening at a sold-out Princess Auto Stadium, and it was a superb atmosphere and experience from start to finish (at least from the perspective of this writer, who was one of the 32,343 the attendance).

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Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 26

Jets Reportedly Traded Hellebuyck to Avoid Him Going Public… But With What?

The Winnipeg Jets’ decision to trade Connor Hellebuyck may have been driven as much by concerns about a public feud as by anything else. According to insider Elliotte Friedman, there was a thought that Hellebuyck was going to talk, and the Jets wanted to avoid that.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 25

Canadiens goalie Jacob Fowler sets NHL record in win over Jets

With the NHL taking it outside on Sunday, a young goaltender made history by leading his team to a win.

Which Connor Hellbuyck are Devils getting?

Quinn Hughes latest NHL player to get harsh reception from former team

Hurricanes sign Alexander Nikishin to one-year contract

Kraken’s Jared McCann placed on IR

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Elias Salomonsson News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 24

Jets Recall Elias Salomonsson

As expected, the Winnipeg Jets have added a defenseman after Jack St. Ivany was claimed off waivers earlier today. According to a team announcement, the Jets recalled Elias Salomonsson from the AHL’s Manitoba Moose.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 24

Which Connor Hellbuyck are Devils getting?

The deal is done with the Devils.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 23

Jets Place Vladislav Namestnikov On IR, Jack St. Ivany On Waivers

The Winnipeg Jets have made the necessary roster changes following a blockbuster trade that sent Connor Hellebuyck to the New Jersey Devils. To open space for the two roster players included in the return, Winnipeg has moved forward Vladislav Namestnikov to injured reserve and placed defenseman Jack St.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Jets' Connor Hellebuyck saga ends with trade to Devils

It appears as though the Connor Hellebuyck saga is finally coming to a close.

Hellebuyck trade could open Devils' Stanley Cup window

Kirill Marchenko having immediate impact for Maple Leafs

Connor McDavid joins rare club with another 5-point game to open season

Nathan MacKinnon's 4-point night powers Avs past Lightning

Jake Evans tallies twice, adds assist as Canadiens topple Blackhawks

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

Jets Suffering From Complete Lack of Secondary Scoring Once Again

10 games into the new season, the Winnipeg Jets are dealing with an old problem: a near-complete lack of scoring from outside their top line. The Jets have scored 26 goals this season, and 15 of those have come off the sticks of just two players: Kyle Connor (nine) and Cole Perfetti (six).

Walker Duehr News / Viral Sports News / October 19

Winnipeg Jets Suddenly Dump 6-Year NHL Veteran

The Winnipeg Jets have placed forward Walker Duehr on waivers, according to reporting from Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press. The 28-year-old began the 2026-27 season on the club’s opening injured reserve list after suffering a lower-body injury during the preseason.