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The Winnipeg Jets finish a home stand with the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators coming up. When they play Ottawa on Prime Monday Night Hockey, they’ll be back in front of Canada’s audience without their best player.

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Jets’ Kyle Connor on Red Hot Stretch

The former President's Trophy winners in the Winnipeg Jets have not had a great start to their year as they sit in six place in the Central Division with a record of 13-12-1 with 27 points, but one of their star forwards is doing everything he can to try and get his team out of the basement and back into the playoffs.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / November 1

Kyle Connor scores twice as Jets surge past Penguins

Kyle Connor scored two goals, including one on a short-handed penalty shot, and Gabe Vilardi had a goal and an assist to lead the host Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday afternoon.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 30

Martin Necas' big extension another blow to 2026 free agency

Martin Necas' big extension with Avalanche another blow to 2026 NHL free agency

NHL fans should start preparing themselves for a very slow, boring summer of player movement during the 2026 offseason.

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Canucks' Brock Boeser leaves game against Blues with undisclosed injury

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NHL News / Field Level Media / October 29

NHL roundup: Connor Bedard's 1st hat trick powers Blackhawks

Connor Bedard netted his first career hat trick as part of a four-point night as the host Chicago Blackhawks topped the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Tuesday.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / October 28

Kyle Connor's overtime goal lifts Jets over Wild

Kyle Connor scored 46 seconds into overtime to lift the Winnipeg Jets to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday night in St. Paul, Minn. Gabriel Vilardi, Vladislav Namestnikov and Nino Niederreiter also scored for Winnipeg.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 24

Connor Hellebuyck Is Once Again the Heart of the Winnipeg Jets

It’s funny how quickly the extraordinary becomes expected. Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck won the Vezina Trophy last season—his third—and the Hart Trophy, too.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Jets’ Bottom Six: Quietly Carrying the Load?

As the NHL season kicks into gear, much of the spotlight on the Winnipeg Jets has been focused on their top-end talent: Connor Hellebuyck‘s goaltending consistency, Kyle Connor‘s scoring touch, and Josh Morrissey‘s dynamic blue-line play.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / October 10

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.

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.

Winnipeg Jets 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

Connor Becomes Newest Jet For Life After Inking 8-Year Extension

Kyle Connor has joined the “Jet for life” club after inking an eight-year contract extension with a $12 million average annual value (AAV) and a full no-movement clause.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 8

Kyle Connor’s extension is continued proof that players want to stay in Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Jets signed Kyle Connor to an eight-year extension on Wednesday that will pay the forward $12 million a year through the 2033-34 season. The

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / October 8

F Kyle Connor signs 8-year, $96 million deal with Jets

The Winnipeg Jets signed forward Kyle Connor to an eight-year, $96 million deal on Wednesday. Multiple media outlets reported the value is a franchise record, though the Jets have not confirmed that.

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NHL News: Kyle Connor Signs Eight-Year Extension with Winnipeg

The Winnipeg Jets and forward Kyle Connor have agreed to an eight-year, $96 million contract extension carrying an AAV of $12 million. This is the richest contract in Winnipeg Jets franchise history, whether it was version 1 or version 2 that came from Atlanta.

Winnipeg Jets News / Yardbarker / October 8

Jets extend star left winger on eight-year deal

He's been essential to the rise of the Jets in recent years and has even established himself as one of the NHL's top scorers.

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Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / October 8

Jets, Connor Close In On Historic Extension Ahead of Season Opener

The Winnipeg Jets are finalizing what’s believed to be a record-setting contract extension with star winger Kyle Connor, valued around eight years and $96 million ($12 million AAV), according to multiple reports.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 7

Jets making progress on contract extension with star player

Both his camp and the Jets are working to get an extension in place before the team’s season opener Thursday.

Winnipeg Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 30

NHL Insider Reveals Big Update on Jets, Kyle Connor Stalemate

As the Winnipeg Jets get ready for a new season, the front office has been dealing with the impending free agency of star Kyle Connor. Connor is entering the final year of his current contract, and there have been reports that he could test free agency.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 22

Jets rumors: Insider predicts Kyle Connor’s UFA landing spot

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off an astounding 2024-25 NHL season. Although they did not win the Stanley Cup and failed to progress past the second round of the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Jets won the President’s Trophy by putting together a 56-22-4 record for 116 points.

Winnipeg Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 21

Jets’ Kyle Connor Reportedly Targeting $96 Million New Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have finally begun making progress in negotiations with pending free-agent forward Kyle Connor, according to the latest reports. The 27-year-old winger is entering the final year of his seven-year, $49.99 million contract and will be eligible for unrestricted free agency next summer.

Winnipeg Jets News / Athlon Sports / September 17

Kyle Connor Likely to Stay With Winnipeg Jets: Report

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off a strong season that saw them capture the Presidents' Trophy. However, the team faltered in the playoffs and now will be going forward to see how they can capture a Stanley Cup title.

NHL News / Yardbarker / August 14