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3 Takeaways From Jets’ 5-4 Home-Opener Loss to the Stars

The Winnipeg Jets’ home-opener had everything — big moments, wild momentum swings, and a late-game push that almost became legendary. What it didn’t have, however, was the ending Winnipeg wanted.

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Kings visit Jets and aspire to ice Kyle Connor

Kyle Connor looks to continue his torrid start when the Winnipeg Jets host the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday afternoon. Connor, who signed an eight-year, $96 million contract extension with the Jets on Wednesday, had a hat trick in Winnipeg's season-opening 5-4 loss to the Dallas Stars on Thursday.

Jonathan Toews News / The Hockey Writers / October 10

Jonathan Toews Gets His Fresh Start with the Winnipeg Jets

Before the Winnipeg Jets’ home opener against the Dallas Stars on Thursday night, Jonathan Toews spoke openly about his long road back from illness and his readiness to compete again.

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The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 9

Kyle Connor pots three, but Stars hold off Jets' rally

Kyle Connor scored a hat trick the day after signing an eight-year, $96 million dollar extension with Winnipeg, but his Jets couldn't rally past the visiting Dallas Stars 5-4 on Thursday night.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / October 10

Jonathan Toews returns after two years, gets huge welcome

Jonathan Toews returns to NHL after two years, gets huge welcome in Winnipeg

After sitting out the previous two seasons and looking like his NHL career was over, three-time Stanley Cup champion Jonathan Toews made his return on Thursday night.

Bruins' Hampus Lindholm leaves game with lower-body injury

Rangers' Vincent Trocheck leaves game with upper-body injury

Oilers' Leon Draisaitl becomes 11th active NHLer to score 400 career goals

Why Jack Roslovic didn't get a bigger contract in free agency

Mapping out how the Oilers can spend their Connor McDavid savings

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 9

Re-signing team captain top priority for Jets

After signing star winger Kyle Connor to an eight-year contract extension, attention has shifted in Winnipeg to the status of team captain Adam Lowry. The 32-year-old veteran center is a pending unrestricted free agent and appears poised to receive a solid raise off of the $3.25MM AAV he has earned on his current contract.

Jonathan Toews News / Breakaway on SI / October 9

Jets Veteran to Play First Game in Over Two Years

When the Winnipeg Jets take to the ice for their home opener, a legend will be stepping on to the ice for the first time in over two calendar years. Former Chicago Blackhawks forward Jonathan Toews, who signed a one-year deal with the Winnipeg Jets in the offseason, will be playing in the NHL for the first time in a long time.

Kyle Connor News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Kyle Connor, Jets grades for $96 million contract extension

The Winnipeg Jets are opening the 2025-26 NHL season on Thursday at home against the Dallas Stars. After Mikko Rantanen and the Stars eliminated Winnipeg last year, they are trying to start the season by getting revenge.

David Gustafsson News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Jets place David Gustafsson on waivers for Oct. 9

Just hours before the puck drops on their season, the Winnipeg Jets have already made a roster move. On Thursday, the team placed forward David Gustafsson on waivers.

Kyle Connor News / NHL on ClutchPoints / October 9

Jets’ X-factor in 2025-26, and it’s not Kyle Connor

The Winnipeg Jets enter the 2025-26 season with high expectations and big news. They re-signed winger Kyle Connor to an eight-year contract extension on the eve of their season opener, keeping their top scorer in Manitoba.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Jets’ Jonathan Toews to play first NHL game in over 900 days

The time has come for one of the most anticipated returns in recent memory. On Thursday night, the Winnipeg Jets will open their 2025-26 season against the Dallas Stars.

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Kyle Connor News / The Hockey Writers / October 9

Locked in Connor Helps the Jets’ Core Shape Its Future

Winnipeg Jets fans have something to smile about: The Jets locked up Kyle Connor into an eight-year deal at $12 million a year (or $96 million in total).

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 8

Where Winnipeg Jets Prospects Are Playing in 2025-26

Training camp brings pretty much everyone — from fresh prospects to the most-experienced veterans —together under one roof. But only for a short time.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / October 8