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Jets’ Jonathan Toews Announces Retirement

Winnipeg Jets’ forward Jonathan Toews has announced his retirement after a storied 16-season NHL career. “It was a thrill, a dream come true, and even this moment feels quite surreal right now,” Toews said Friday morning from Winnipeg’s Jonathan Toews Sportsplex.

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Suggested Trade Sees Panthers Acquire Jets’ Hellebuyck in Offseason Blockbuster

The Florida Panthers missed the playoffs after two straight Stanley Cup championships, and will be looking to get back into contention next season. They

Connor Hellebuyck News / Trade Talk Sports / June 18

Insider Believes Connor Hellebuyck Is Open to a Trade Out of Winnipeg

Talk about Connor Hellebuyck requesting a trade from the Winnipeg Jets has swirled ever since his end-of-season comments, and that speculation has only intensified in recent days with the offseason now fully underway.

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The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

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Harrison Blaisdell News / Inside The Rink / June 18

ECHL: Harrison Blaisdell Heads Overseas

Allen Americans forward Harrison Blaisdell is heading overseas to Sweden to join BIK Karlskoga (HA) after spending two seasons in the ECHL. Blaisdell, 25, had a breakout year with the Americans, putting up 32 goals and 26 assists for 58 points while playing in all 72 games during the 2025-26 season.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Isaac Poulter News / Daily Faceoff / June 18

Jets sign Isaac Poulter to one-year contract extension

The Winnipeg Jets are keeping around a hometown kid. On Thursday, the team announced that they have signed goaltender Isaac Poulter to a one-year contract extension.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Jets extend minor-league goaltender amid Connor Hellebuyck trade rumors

There is ongoing speculation regarding the long-term future of Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck with the franchise, which selected him with the 130th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Draft.

Isaac Poulter News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 18

Jets Sign Isaac Poulter To One-Year Contract

According to a team announcement, the Winnipeg Jets have signed netminder Isaac Poulter to a one-year contract for the 2026-27 season. It’s Poulter’s second consecutive one-year contract with the Jets organization.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

Jets rumors: Jonathan Toews expected to announce retirement on Friday

It appears as though it’s going to be the end of an era for future Hall of Fame forward Jonathan Toews, who returned to the NHL after a two-year absence because of symptoms of Long-COVID.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 18

What Jets want in potential Connor Hellebuyck trade

Connor Hellebuyck was heroic for Team USA at the Winter Olympics in Milan, but it was a forgettable campaign otherwise for the Winnipeg Jets goaltender.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

The Winnipeg Jets Have a Humongous Connor Hellebuyck Problem

The Winnipeg Jets are quickly becoming one of the most intriguing teams to watch this offseason, and much of that centers around growing speculation involving star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / Inside The Rink / June 16

Nikolaj Ehlers Winning the Stanley Cup Should Make Winnipeg Uncomfortable

One year after leaving the Winnipeg Jets, Nikolaj Ehlers is a Stanley Cup champion. He scored in the Cup-clinching game. He played meaningful minutes deep into June.

Walker Duehr News / Daily Faceoff / June 15

Jets sign Walker Duehr to two-year contract extension

A young winger is set to stay in the prairie lands for a little bit longer. On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has signed forward Walker Duehr to a two-year, two-way contract extension.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / June 15

Winnipeg Jets’ Prospect End-of-Season Check-in

With the 2026 NHL Entry Draft and NHL free agency on the horizon, it’s a great time to check in on how the Winnipeg Jets’ prospects did for their respective teams in 2025-26.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / June 15

Former Winnipeg Jets and Manitobans to Win the 2026 Stanley Cup

For 20 years, the Carolina Hurricanes waited for this moment. As the final seconds ticked away Sunday night and the horn sounded inside T-Mobile Arena, gloves and sticks hit the ice, white jerseys flooded the crease, and decades of waiting disappeared in an instant.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Rumors / June 13

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and a Top NHL Trade Board

Murat Ates of The Athletic: (mailbag) The Winnipeg Jets could turn to free agency to add some toughness to their roster. More toughness is available than scoring.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 12

Has Connor Hellebuyck requested a trade after disastrous Jets season?

The future of star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck in Winnipeg is suddenly becoming one of the NHL’s most intriguing storylines. The former Hart Trophy winner

Dustin Byfuglien News / Professor Press Box / June 11

5 Things You Might Not Know About the Jets' Dustin Byfuglien

Every now and then, I find myself thinking about Winnipeg Jets great Dustin Byfuglien. He surprised me and the hockey world by retiring while still at the peak of his career.

Kevin He News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Winnipeg Jets’ Top 10 Prospects: Pre-2026 NHL Draft Edition

After winning the Presidents’ Trophy in the 2024-25 season, the Winnipeg Jets underachieved dramatically this season. Goaltender Connor Hellebuyck had a down year; they couldn’t replace Nikolaj Ehlers, who signed with the Carolina Hurricanes as a free agent; and the depth disappeared like snow on a hot day.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / June 3

Insider Reports Jonathan Toews is Likely Retiring From the NHL

As per TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Nothing official, but at this point it seems likely Jonathan Toews is retiring.” The former Chicago Blackhawk and current Winnipeg Jets veteran forward might be hanging up his skates, this time on his own terms.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 1

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets looking for scoring help

Murat Ates of The Athletic: The Winnipeg Jets hit a brick wall last season. Losing Nikolaj Ehlers illustrated one thing. Teams find ways to win and more good players lends to more success.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / May 25

Who Is Daxon Rudolph, and Why Might the Jets Grab Him?

When you look at the Winnipeg Jets’ range in this draft, it starts to feel like the board naturally bends toward defence. And Daxon Rudolph is one of those players who keeps showing up in that conversation for a reason.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 9

Offseason Checklist: Winnipeg Jets

The offseason has arrived for half of the league’s teams that aren’t taking part in the playoffs plus those eliminated in the first round. Accordingly, it’s now time to examine what they will need to accomplish over the coming months. Next up is a look at Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 30

Jets’ Nikita Chibrikov, Elias Salomonsson Undergo Surgery

The AHL’s Manitoba Moose will face big lineup impacts as they move on to the Calder Cup Playoffs’ second round. Top Winnipeg Jets prospects Nikita Chibrikov and Elias Salomonsson will both be out for the remaining playoffs after undergoing surgery.