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The Winnipeg Jets announce that they have called up forward Brayden Yager from AHL Manitoba and have placed defenseman Josh Morrissey on injured reserve, retroactive to an injury that occurred on Oct.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 19

Jets Call Up Yager; Place Morrissey on Injured Reserve

The Winnipeg Jets have called up forward Brayden Yager from the Manitoba Moose. The 21 year old has gotten off to a scorching start with the Moose in the American Hockey League, scoring five goals and adding four assists for nine points in six games to sit tied for first in team scoring.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 15

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.

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NHL News / Inside The Rink / October 10

NHL Game Recap: Ducks’ Fourth Line Torches Jets in 5-1 Loss to Anaheim (10/09/2026)

Without Josh Morrissey, the Winnipeg Jets had a void in their lineup against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night. Anaheim handed the Jets their first regulation loss of the season in the 5-1 contest.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Jets’ Josh Morrissey out day-to-day with upper-body injury

The Winnipeg Jets will be without their star defenseman Josh Morrissey for their game against the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night, but head coach Scott Arniel shared an update that he is only out on a day-to-day basis after suffering an upper-body injury in the team’s 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 8

Jets’ Josh Morrissey suffers upper-body injury

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey left Wednesday’s win over the Colorado Avalanche early after sustaining an upper-body injury. The injury occurred at the end of the first period, when Morrissey attempted to hit Avalanche forward T.J.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 7

Jets' Josh Morrissey leaves game with upper-body injury

Fans in Winnipeg are holding their breath after witnessing something concerning. In the middle of a matchup with the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday night, the Winnipeg Jets announced that defenseman Josh Morrissey wouldn’t return to the game after suffering an upper-body injury.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / August 29

Would You Do It? Oilers Land Scheifele and Morrissey in Blockbuster

Connor Hellebuyck’s public trade request could become the first domino to fall for the Winnipeg Jets. Winnipeg missed the 2026 playoffs only one year after winning the Presidents’ Trophy, raising questions about the direction of the organization.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / August 14

Josh Morrissey Hopes Connor Hellebuyck Stays With Jets

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Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / July 25

Why Committing to the Jets Was a No-Brainer for Josh Morrissey

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Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / July 24

How Morrissey’s prairie roots made Winnipeg easy to commit to

The Winnipeg Jets didn’t have the season they dreamed of in 2025-26, but the team knows it can rely on a veteran presence from Josh Morrissey on the blueline,

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / July 23

‘It hurt not playing’: Morrissey on injury during 2026 Olympics

For Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey, the 2025-26 season was a successful one at the individual level, as he racked up 55 points in 77 regular season games, but a bit disappointing on the team level.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / July 21

‘He sees the game differently’: Morrissey on playing with Hellebuyck in the AHL

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck is one of the top goaltenders in all of hockey. One guy who knows him better than anyone is longtime teammate Josh Morrissey.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Josh Morrissey Making Late MVP Case as Jets Fight for Playoff Survival

As improbable as it may seem, the Winnipeg Jets are not dead yet. Mathematically, they are still alive in the Western Conference playoff race. Reality, however, paints a harsher picture.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 7

Josh Morrissey's OT goal in return lifts Jets over Canucks

Josh Morrissey scored in overtime and added an assist in his first game back from an injury as the Winnipeg Jets rallied past the visiting Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Saturday night.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / February 23

Report: Jets D Josh Morrissey out for a while with Olympics injury

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is expected to miss extended time with the upper-body injury he sustained at the Milan Cortina Olympics, TSN reported Monday.

Winnipeg Jets News / Total Pro Sports / February 17

Josh Morrissey Injury: Jon Cooper Provides Major Update On Defenseman Ahead Of Olympic Quarterfinal

Team Canada could be getting a major boost at the perfect time. As the Olympic men’s hockey tournament moves into the knockout stage, the Canadians are hoping to welcome back one of their key defensemen.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 13

Josh Morrissey Out vs. France, But There’s Good News for Olympics

Team Canada head coach Jon Cooper offered an injury update on Winnipeg Jets’ and Team Canada defenseman Josh Morrissey on Friday. Cooper confirmed Friday that Morrissey will miss Canada’s upcoming Group A game against France on Sunday at the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / December 28

Jets’ Morrissey Out Day to Day With an Undisclosed injury

Winnipeg Jets’ defenseman Josh Morrissey is day to day with an undisclosed injury, as per head coach Scott Arniel. Morrissey suffered the injury late in the third period of Saturday night’s game versus the Minnesota Wild, when he was boarded from behind by Joel Eriksson Ek.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Josh Morrissey Leads the Jets’ Reset Against the Canucks

After a couple of frustrating road outings, the Winnipeg Jets rediscovered what makes them effective: hard work, simplicity, and staying connected. Tuesday’s 5–3 win over the Vancouver Canucks wasn’t just a much-needed result; the Jets reset their rhythm.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 1, 2025

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.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / October 16, 2024

3 Reasons for Josh Morrissey’s Hot Start to the 2024-25 Season

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey is off to a blistering start this season. He’s been showcasing his skills as both a playmaker and a defensive leader.

NHL News / Yardbarker / January 5, 2024

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