Yardbarker
‘There’s gonna have to be conversations’: Jets captain Lowry on potential Hellebuyck return

‘There’s gonna have to be conversations’: Jets captain Lowry on potential Hellebuyck return

Things might get awkward in the Winnipeg Jets’ dressing room. Following the team’s 3-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday, Jets captain Adam Lowry was asked about a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman about goaltender Connor Hellebuyck’s team-imposed suspension being set to expire Oct.

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.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Inside The Rink / October 18

How the Jets’ Goaltending Situation Has Changed the Connor Hellebuyck Trade Saga

Things continue to take twists and turns with the Connor Hellebuyck trade situation. He’s set to return from suspension on Friday, October 23rd, two days before the 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic.

Washington Capitals News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

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?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz
The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / October 17
Connor Hellebuyck drama with Jets is about to get ugly

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. 

Dylan Larkin trade decision coming soon, and Canadiens now in the mix
Brady Tkachuk getting comfortable in Florida with second straight hat trick
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on brink of making franchise history
Panthers make NHL history with third consecutive natural hat trick
Sidney Crosby passes Thornton for seventh in NHL all-time assists
Bruins' young core making bold statement with early-season success
NHL News / Yardbarker
The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

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 / Daily Faceoff / October 17
Report: Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension to end Oct. 23

Report: Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck’s suspension to end Oct. 23

According to a new report by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Winnipeg Jets‘ team-imposed suspension on goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is slated to end on Oct.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 17
Connor Hellebuyck Returning to Jets? Things Are Getting Weird in Winnipeg

Connor Hellebuyck Returning to Jets? Things Are Getting Weird in Winnipeg

Elliotte Friedman dropped major news on Saturday: goaltender Connor Hellebuyck may be returning to the Winnipeg Jets. The word “might” matters here because, for now, all that’s confirmed is that Hellebuyck’s suspension is ending.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 17
Connor Hellebuyck’s Suspension Expected To End Next Week

Connor Hellebuyck’s Suspension Expected To End Next Week

Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck has been away from the team since he decided not to report for training camp and has been under suspension since then.  However, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports that the suspension is set to end on Friday, October 23rd.

Viggo Bjorck News / Daily Faceoff / October 17
Viggo Bjorck off to strong start with Jets, despite no points

Viggo Bjorck off to strong start with Jets, despite no points

While the Winnipeg Jets navigate off-ice drama with star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, it’s their on-ice play that’s getting attention. The Jets are 4-1-2

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / October 17
Winnipeg Jets Get a Big Night from Three Moose Prospects

Winnipeg Jets Get a Big Night from Three Moose Prospects

Sometimes, one good game is just one good game. But when three young players all have big nights in the same win, it’s worth paying attention. The Manitoba Moose beat Texas 7-4 on Friday, and Nikita Chibrikov, Brayden Yager, and Lucas Wahlin all contributed.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16
Hellebuyck Holdout Takes a Turn, Jets Send Clear Message to Goaltender

Hellebuyck Holdout Takes a Turn, Jets Send Clear Message to Goaltender

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, the Winnipeg Jets have no interest in Connor Hellebuyck returning. Hellebuyck hasn’t played this season, and he’s waiting

NHL News / Yardbarker
The defining figure for every NHL franchise

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 / NHL Rumors / October 17
NHL Rumors: Some blue line options for the Toronto Maple Leafs if/when they go down that road

NHL Rumors: Some blue line options for the Toronto Maple Leafs if/when they go down that road

TSN: There have been a few offers and tire kickers over the past few months for Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, but GM Kevin Cheveldayoff remains patient, according to Darren Dreger.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 16
NHL Game Recap: Jets Comeback Falls Short in Overtime Loss to Blackhawks (10/15/2026)

NHL Game Recap: Jets Comeback Falls Short in Overtime Loss to Blackhawks (10/15/2026)

Three points from Neal Pionk and another Kyle Connor goal weren’t enough as the Winnipeg Jets fell short 4-3 in overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks Thursday night at United Center.

  Click here to get Yardbarker's Quiz of the Day emailed to you!
The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz
 The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz
The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz
 The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz
The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz
 The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz
 The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15
Injury Updates: Morrissey, Byram, Granlund

Injury Updates: Morrissey, Byram, Granlund

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel told the media today, including Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press, that injured defenseman Josh Morrissey has been downgraded from day-to-day to week-to-week.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / October 15
Jets proving they don’t rely on Connor Hellebuyck

Jets proving they don’t rely on Connor Hellebuyck

It looked like it was going to be a bleak season for the Winnipeg Jets, who saw their franchise goalie Connor Hellebuyck demand a trade this summer after a 2025-26 campaign in which they slumped from winning the Presidents’ Trophy to out of the Stanley Cup Playoffs altogether.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / October 15
Winnipeg Jets Are Giving Fans a Reason to Believe Again

Winnipeg Jets Are Giving Fans a Reason to Believe Again

I have to admit something. I'm rooting for the Winnipeg Jets this season. There are a few reasons for that. One is that this team had a disappointing 2025-26 season and looked like it might be in for more trouble after Connor Hellebuyck's trade request.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 15
Jets' Josh Morrissey now week-to-week with upper-body injury

Jets' Josh Morrissey now week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Winnipeg Jets got bad news on the injury status of their No. 1 defenseman.

Why Jets’ hot start should increase, not decrease, urgency to trade Hellebuyck ASAP
The NHL's early-season breakout players in 2026-27
The 'Active NHL goal leaders' quiz
NHL News / Yardbarker / October 14
The NHL's early season breakout players in 2026-27

The NHL's early-season breakout players in 2026-27

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.

The 'Most 5-point NHL games' quiz
Cole Perfetti News / The Hockey Writers / October 14
Jets’ Perfetti Off to Scorching Start This Season

Jets’ Perfetti Off to Scorching Start This Season

There is perhaps no Winnipeg Jet who needed to get off to a hot start more than Cole Perfetti, and the 24 year old has been nothing less than scorching to start 2026-27.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 13
Jets' No. 1 line erupts for 7 points in win over Wild

Jets' No. 1 line erupts for 7 points in win over Wild

Cole Perfetti scored a pair of goals, including the go-ahead tally, as the Winnipeg Jets pulled away for a 5-2 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night.

Clay Stevenson News / Professor Press Box / October 12
Can Clay Stevenson Bounce Back for the Winnipeg Jets?

Can Clay Stevenson Bounce Back for the Winnipeg Jets?

A question hangs over the Winnipeg Jets’ goaltending situation, and Clay Stevenson is right in the middle of it. He’s had two starts, one really good and one he’d probably like to forget.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 7
Kyle Connor's two goals keep Jets rolling at expense of Avalanche

Kyle Connor's two goals keep Jets rolling at expense of Avalanche

Kyle Connor scored twice, including the game winner with a minute left in regulation, for the Winnipeg Jets, who rallied to beat the visiting Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA.