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Who Can Beat Out Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck for Olympic Starter?

Winnipeg Jets superstar and reigning Hart Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck is the best goalie in the world, and he’s set to be the number one netminder for the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

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Former Winnipeg Jets Captain Blake Wheeler Joins The Rangers To Continue His Hockey Career In A New Role

Blake Wheeler spent most of his career with the Winnipeg Jets, but after retirement, he's joining the New York Rangers in an interesting front office role.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / September 8

Dark Horse Hart Trophy Candidates

There are sure to be many challengers to the throne that reigning MVP and Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck sits on. The crown jewel of goaltending, Hellebuyck had one of the best seasons ever seen by a puck-stopper.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Hockey Latest / September 6

Connor Hellebuyck Discusses Battle for Team USA's Starting Goalie Spot at 2026 Winter Olympics

Team USA's goaltending heading into the Olympics is strong, and now the reigning Vezina Trophy winner Connor Hellebuyck has opened up on it. Heading into the 2026 Olympic Games, Team USA are considered one of the major favourites, with this team being more loaded than any team in United States hockey history.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / September 6

Jets’ Best- and Worst-Case Scenarios for 2025-26 Season

In the 2025-26 season, the Jets will look to recapture the regular-season success they had last season when they captured the franchise’s first Presidents’ Trophy and won 56 games.

Winnipeg Jets News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

NHL Rumours and Update on Winnipeg Jet Sniper’s Contract Talks

Welcome to a Friday edition of NHL Rumours with us here at Last Word On Hockey. Today we travel to the geographic centre of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba, and check out the Jets.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Why Reigning Hart Trophy Winner Connor Hellebuyck Enters 2025-26 Under Pressure

Connor Hellebuyck enjoyed one of the finest statistical seasons in recent memory, capturing a rare Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy double. Yet, the ugly side of his game reared its head when it mattered most in the playoffs.

Kyle Connor News / Hockey Latest / September 4

NHL Insider Shares Latest Details on Kyle Connor Contract Talks with Winnipeg Jets

Kyle Connor appears set to stay in Winnipeg, with David Pagnotta revealing that he'd be surprised if the veteran winger left the Jets in the next 12 months.

Winnipeg Jets News / Hockey Latest / September 4

Winnipeg Jets Facing Uncertainty as Top NCAA Prospect May Not Sign

Zach Nehring was a third-round pick for Winnipeg, and now the NCAA prospect has opened up a potential saga after revealing he may not sign with the Jets.

Kyle Connor News / Hockey Latest / September 3

NHL Insider Shares Update on Kyle Connor's Contract Extension Talks with Winnipeg Jets

Kyle Connor's future in the Jets could define this team for years to come, and now David Pagnotta has revealed several key details on a potential extension.

Jonathan Toews News / Hockey Latest / September 2

Jonathan Toews Takes the Ice in Jets Gear as Winnipeg Returns to Practice

Jonathan Toews is set to make his NHL return this season, and now he's taken the ice for the first time with his hometown Winnipeg Jets. This off-season has been a rather slow one around the NHL, but amidst all of that there have been some incredibly exciting moments, with the Winnipeg Jets involved in several of those.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / September 2

Are the Jets Built for More Than Just Hope This Season?

In Winnipeg, fall usually means two things: shorter days and longer hockey debates. But this year, there’s a new kind of energy around the Winnipeg Jets.

Josh Morrissey News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1

Jets’ Josh Morrissey drops health update that will fire up fans

The bad news for the Winnipeg Jets is that, during their Game 6 series-ending loss to the Dallas Stars in the Western Conference Semifinal, they lost defenseman Josh Morrissey to a leg injury, something that he also experienced two years prior in the postseason against the Vegas Golden Knights.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Breakaway on SI / September 1

Three Candidates Can Challenge Jets Superstar for Vezina Trophy

Can anyone dethrone Winnipeg Jets superstar Connor Hellebuyck for the Vezina Trophy? The back-to-back winner of the award and most recent Hart Trophy recipient, Hellebuyck is the unquestioned top player at his position.

Josh Morrissey News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 31

Jets' Josh Morrissey fully recovered from knee injury

Jets star defenseman Josh Morrissey has recovered fully from the knee injury he suffered in the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs and will not have any restrictions heading into training camp, he told Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press last week.

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Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 29

Winnipeg Jets top breakout candidates for 2025-26 season

The Winnipeg Jets won the Presidents’ Trophy last year, but fell short of the Western Conference Final. Despite losing Nikolaj Ehlers to the Carolina Hurricanes, there are still high expectations in Manitoba.

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Brayden Yager News / The Hockey Writers / August 26

Jets’ Brayden Yager Invited to 2025 NHLPA Rookie Showcase

Winnipeg Jets’ prospect Brayden Yager has been invited to the 2025 National Hockey League Players’ Association (NHLPA) Rookie Showcase. The showcase will take place on Sept.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / August 26

Way-too-early Winnipeg Jets trade candidates in 2025-26 season

The Winnipeg Jets lost in the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs. They had the NHL MVP — Connor Hellebuyck — manning the crease. Stars such as Nikolaj Ehlers and Kyle Connor provided needed offensive punch.

Pascal Vincent News / The Sick Podcast / August 25

Vincent Compares Habs Prospect to Jets Captain

On last week’s Episode of the Sick Podcast – The Eye Test with Jimmy Murphy and Pierre McGuire, their guest & Head Coach of the Laval Rocket, Pascal Vincent, mentioned that he believes forward Florian Xhekaj’s best NHL comparison is Winnipeg Jets captain Adam Lowry.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / August 23

Winnipeg Jets 2025 Prospect Showdown

The Winnipeg Jets will be headed down to the Bell Centre to take part in a new summer prospect tournament, the Prospect Showdown. Over the last few years, the Jets’ prospects alongside the Moose’s coaching staff would head down to British Columbia in mid-September to take on the Canucks, Oilers, and Flames prospects in the Young Stars Classic.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / August 19

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Winnipeg Jets’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Kyle Connor News / Yardbarker / August 14