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Amid off-ice drama, Jets focus on ending skid vs. surging Stars

As the Connor Hellebuyck saga potentially nears a new phase, the Winnipeg Jets remain focused on what they can control on the ice. That includes ending their losing streak and an extended skid against the Dallas Stars.

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Skinner's Strong Play Suggests It's Not on the Jets' Goalies

Some nights, a goalie makes 40 saves and steals a game for his team. Then there are nights when he stops 26 of 28 shots, loses 2–1, and probably deserves a little more credit than the result suggests.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

What will the dynamic be like if Connor Hellebuyck returns to the Jets?

The trade request saga between three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goalie Connor Hellebuyck and the Winnipeg Jets could either be resolved or reach a new pinnacle of drama soon.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / October 20

Hellebuyck Is Still the Jets’ Biggest Story & That’s a Huge Issue

There's a hockey game to talk about, but everybody wants to talk about Connor Hellebuyck. You can understand why. The Winnipeg Jets are trying to get through the early part of the season without their star goaltender, and nobody seems to know how this situation will end.

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NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 20

Sabres Need to Trade for Connor Hellebuyck, But Only at the Right Price

As long as Connor Hellebuyck remains on the Winnipeg Jets, the Buffalo Sabres will inevitably sit at the center of the rumor mill. Buffalo has been tied to Hellebuyck since the 2026 NHL Entry Draft weekend, when the two sides came remarkably close to finalizing a deal.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 19

Fresh off painful loss, Jets travel to take on Blues

The St. Louis Blues and visiting Winnipeg Jets will both look to get back in the win column when they meet Tuesday night. Both have lost two straight and the Jets have dropped three of their last four.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / October 19

Report: Multiple teams in mix to acquire Jets G Connor Hellebuyck

At least three teams remain involved in trade discussions for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck as the end of his team-issued suspension approaches, ESPN reported Monday.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

‘It’s not us saying we don’t want anything to do with him anymore’: Jets’ Arniel on potential Hellebuyck return

The Winnipeg Jets might not be totally done with Connor Hellebuyck, but they now face a time crunch amid his demands to be traded out of the Canadian city. According to reports, Hellebuyck told the Jets on Oct.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Trade Talk Sports / October 19

Hellebuyck’s Suspension Ends Friday, and a Trade Is Coming

Connor Hellebuyck may have expected his trade request to move quickly. With his suspension set to end Friday, Oct. 23, he may finally get what he wants, even if the situation has become more complicated than he probably anticipated.

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.

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Walker Duehr News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Jets Place Walker Duehr On Waivers

According to Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press, the Winnipeg Jets have placed forward Walker Duehr on waivers. Duehr began the season on the Jets’ season-opening injured reserve due to a preseason lower-body injury.

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Walker Duehr News / Daily Faceoff / October 19

Jets place Walker Duehr on waivers

A veteran forward is now up for grabs in the NHL. On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets placed winger Walker Duehr on waivers, making him eligible to be claimed by any of the other 31 NHL teams.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Insider Names the Determined Team He Expects to Land Hellebuyck

The Connor Hellebuyck saga may be nearing a conclusion, and NHL insider Elliotte Friedman wonders if Utah is where it ends. On the 32 Thoughts Podcast, Friedman said he believes the Utah Mammoth are determined to land the Winnipeg Jets goaltender.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 19

Jets Recall Brayden Yager, Place Josh Morrissey On IR

The Winnipeg Jets announce that they have called up forward Brayden Yager from AHL Manitoba and have placed defenseman Josh Morrissey on injured reserve, retroactive to an injury that occurred on Oct.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 20

Will Connor Hellebuyck actually play for the Jets after suspension ends?

Things are about to get interesting for the Winnipeg Jets, who could get three-time Vezina Trophy-winning goaltender Connor Hellebuyck back as soon as Friday, when the suspension he incurred from the team for failing to report to training camp amid his trade request ends.

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Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Jets Call Up Yager; Place Morrissey on Injured Reserve

The Winnipeg Jets have called up forward Brayden Yager from the Manitoba Moose. The 21 year old has gotten off to a scorching start with the Moose in the American Hockey League, scoring five goals and adding four assists for nine points in six games to sit tied for first in team scoring.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Jets Should Bench Connor Hellebuyck if He Returns to the Team

Just because Connor Hellebuyck seems set to return to the Winnipeg Jets’ organization doesn’t mean he should play another minute in a Jets sweater. In fact, the team would be foolish to play him.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 19

Connor Hellebuyck has a problem he didn’t see coming

Connor Hellebuyck may have expected his trade request to get things moving. He’s one of the NHL’s best goalies; he’s under a long-term contract, and he’s made it clear he wants a change.

Clay Stevenson News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Clay Stevenson Gives the Jets Something to Smile About

Goaltending situations have a funny way of getting complicated. A team thinks it knows its starter, its backup, and how it will divide the minutes. Then something happens, somebody gets an opportunity, and the conversation changes.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 18

NHL Game Recap: Hurricanes Topple Jets for Sixth Straight Win (10/17/2026)

Winnipeg got a pair of goals from Mark Scheifele and Alex Iafallo, but Clay Stevenson made 34 saves as the Winnipeg Jets fell 3-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / October 17

Connor Hellebuyck drama with Jets is about to get ugly

The soap opera between the Winnipeg Jets and starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck could be taking another dramatic turn later this week.

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NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14

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While established superstars continue to dominate the headlines, a handful of former first-round picks are beginning to take significant steps forward in their development.

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