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It’s been a whirlwind summer for several members of Team USA who won gold at the 2026 Olympics. This group of individuals literally changed the NHL overnight as teams looked to build super teams, with multiple trade requests filed first privately, then publicly.

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The Jets Get Two Key Pieces Back at Exactly the Right Time

A couple of small pieces of good news are coming out of Winnipeg as the Jets open training camp, and sometimes those are the stories worth paying attention to.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / September 17

Winnipeg Jets 2026 Training Camp Day One News, Notes & Observations

The Winnipeg Jets training camp is underway. Groups A and B have gotten their first formal skate under their belts. We’ll have continued coverage at Inside The Rink as training camp continues, with news, notes and observations.

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How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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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.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

How Will the Hellebuyck Standoff Actually End?

There are NHL trade standoffs, and then there is the Winnipeg Jets situation with Connor Hellebuyck. Now that Winnipeg has actually suspended its franchise goaltender, this has moved well beyond the uncomfortable stage.

Elias Salomonsson News / Professor Press Box / September 17

Jets Elias Salomonsson Gets an Early Chance to Make His Case

It's encouraging to see Elias Salomonsson back on the ice as the Winnipeg Jets open training camp. The 22-year-old defenceman had shoulder surgery after last season, so simply getting back to skating is an important step.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / September 17

4 Teams That May Have Made 'Terrible ' Trade Offers for Hellebuyck

According to TSN insider Darren Dreger, teams are calling the Winnipeg Jets about the ask for three-time Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck, but the offers are “terrible.” There isn’t a lot of interest in trading for the netminder at the price the Jets are seeking, so no deal has happened, and Hellebuyck won’t be at camp.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Field Level Media / September 16

Jets suspend G Connor Hellebuyck for failing to report to camp

Winnipeg goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who publicly requested a trade last month, was suspended by the team Wednesday after failing to report to training camp.

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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 / Daily Faceoff / September 16

Jets suspend Connor Hellebuyck for failing to report to training camp

The Winnipeg Jets announced Wednesday they have suspended goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for failing to report to training camp. According to a statement, general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff will speak with media Thursday morning to address the decision.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / September 16

Jets Make It Official: Connor Hellebuyck Suspended Amid Trade Standoff

The Winnipeg Jets announced on Wednesday that they have suspended goaltender Connor Hellebuyck for failure to report to training camp. Amidst what was going to be a holdout because a trade demand has not yet been made, the Jets have responded.

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Jets’ Hellebuyck Fails to Report to Training Camp; Suspended by Team

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has failed to report to training camp and has been suspended by the team. The contract breach is latest development in the ongoing saga between the disgruntled netminder and the organization.