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Reeling Jets seek better offense, special teams against Lightning

As they head south on a four-game road trip through the Eastern Conference, Winnipeg and coach Scott Arniel realize not much has gone well lately. Struggling through a six-game winless streak (0-4-2), the Jets open their six-day journey with a match Thursday night at the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Scoring Has Become a Real Problem for the Winnipeg Jets

When does this egg crack? Five straight one-goal losses. Nine goals in five games. Now, a 5-1 loss at the hands of the Florida Panthers has extended the Winnipeg Jets’ losing streak to six games.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / October 21

NHL Rumors: Scouting TOR-SJ and COL-PHI, Bruins, and the Jets

David Pagnotta: Teams listed to attend Monday’s Maple Leafs – Sharks game include the Detroit Red Wings (2), Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, Florida Panthers, St.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 21

‘It’s not us saying we don’t want anything to do with him anymore’: Jets’ Arniel on potential Hellebuyck return

The Winnipeg Jets might not be totally done with Connor Hellebuyck, but they now face a time crunch amid his demands to be traded out of the Canadian city. According to reports, Hellebuyck told the Jets on Oct.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Jets' Josh Morrissey now week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Winnipeg Jets got bad news on the injury status of their No. 1 defenseman.

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Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / August 7

Are the Jets Blaming the Wrong Guy for Their Down Season?

What’s the real status of the Winnipeg Jets? Can they actually come back this season, or is this just another year where everything feels weird and frustrating?

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / April 20

'Extremely Disappointed': Jets Head Coach Scott Arniel Reflects on Poor 2025-26

Scott Arniel stepped up to the podium and didn’t waste any time. “This year was certainly a lot different than last year at this time,” the Winnipeg Jets head coach said at his end-of-season press conference Monday at Canada Life Centre, before he even took a single question.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / April 17

Winnipeg Ends 2025-26 Season ‘Dissapointed’ with Finish

Losing streaks plagued the 2025-26 Winnipeg Jets. On multiple occasions, the Jets found themselves losing, and the games kept piling up. 35-35-12 is the Jets’ season record, and that’s after a Presidents’ Trophy-winning season.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / April 2

Keep Arniel? The Reasons Jets Fans Don’t Want to Hear

Calling for a coach’s head is an easy sport in hockey. Sort of like a drive-by egg-throwing. The harder and rarer thing is recognizing when a coach’s continuity is the real advantage.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / April 1

Should Scott Arniel Pay the Price if the Jets Miss the Playoffs?

The Winnipeg Jets are in a position few expected just weeks ago. After being written off as sellers and moving out veterans like Luke Schenn, Logan Stanley, and Tanner Pearson at the trade deadline, they are now just one win away from grabbing the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / February 24

Arniel Sees Kyle Connor’s Benching from the Jets’ Perspective

If you caught Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel’s interview after practice today, it’s one of those moments that makes you pause and think about what really goes on inside a player’s head.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / January 25

Arniel Calls Jets ‘Soft’ in Fiery Postgame Comments

Following a 5-1 loss to the Detroit Red Wings, Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel ripped his team during a 68-second postgame media availability. “We were looking for a pond hockey, don’t get hit, don’t hit anybody.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Winnipeg Jets News / Breakaway on SI / January 4

Jets' Scott Arniel on Hot Seat After Recent Skid

It is crazy to think that the Winnipeg Jets went from one of the NHL's top teams a season ago to one of the league's worst teams today. The Jets finished last season with a record of 56-22-4 and got bounced in the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs in 6 games by the Dallas Stars.

NHL News / Breakaway on SI / November 1

Jets' Scott Arniel Delivers Witty Remark to Penguins Doubters

The Winnipeg Jets are gearing up for their upcoming matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Jets are currently 8-3-0 and sit at No. 2 in the Central Division, just below the Colorado Avalanche.

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Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 18, 2025

Jets HC Scott Arniel: Josh Morrissey's injury is 'not good'

The Winnipeg Jets not only lost Game 6 against the Dallas Stars, ending their season, but they also lost key defender Josh Morrissey to a potentially significant injury, per a TSN report.

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NHL News / Hockey Latest / May 15, 2025

Scott Arniel Makes Bold Statement Prior to Crucial Game 5 vs. the Stars

Tonight is a do-or-die, crucial Game 5 for the Jets against the Stars, and Scott Arniel has some bold things to say about how the Jets will play well for their fans.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 11, 2025

Jets’ Scott Arniel doesn’t hold back on Stars’ controversial Game 3 goal

The Winnipeg Jets lost to the Dallas Stars 5-2 on Sunday and trail their Stanley Cup Playoffs series 2-1. Stars defenseman Alex Petrovic scored the game-winning goal early in the second period, but not without controversy.

Winnipeg Jets News / Field Level Media / May 2, 2025

Jets' Scott Arniel among first-time finalists for Jack Adams Award

Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel, Washington Capitals bench boss Spencer Carbery and Montreal Canadiens coach Martin St. Louis were named first-time finalists for the Jack Adams Award on Friday.

Winnipeg Jets News / Hockey Latest / April 25, 2025

Scott Arniel and the NHL Reveal Real Reason Jets Goal Did Not Count After Video Review

A lot of controversy erupted in last night's Jets-Blues game, and one moment had Winnipeg scoring a goal that didn't count, and Scott Arniel explained why.

Winnipeg Jets News / Hockey Latest / April 23, 2025

NHL to Crack Down on Pre-Game Mind Games After Scott Arniel Speaks Out

Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel expects the NHL to look into some psychological mind games that have been taking place before the Jets-Blues games. Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel anticipates the NHL to take action after a strange pre-game altercation unfolded between Jets star Mark Scheifele and St.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / March 17, 2025

Why Jets’ Scott Arniel deserves more love in the Jack Adams race

Replacing one of the best coaches of all time isn’t easy, but Winnipeg Jets rookie head coach Scott Arniel has lived up to the task. After spending time

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / January 21, 2025

Jets coach Scott Arniel: ‘We did a horses— job’ in loss to Utah

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel was less than impressed with his team’s loss to the Utah Hockey Club on Monday. A scoreless game by the midway point,

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / November 1, 2024

Jets’ Head Coach Scott Arniel Returns to Columbus a Changed Man

Working your desired job in the hockey world is never a guarantee. Winnipeg Jets’ head coach Scott Arniel knows this fact firsthand. He thought he’d never get another chance as a head coach in the National Hockey league.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / October 27, 2024

Jets’ Arniel Off to Best Start of Any New Coach in NHL History

Scott Arniel is off to a historically-hot start as the Winnipeg Jets’ new head coach. With the Jets improving their record to 8-0-0 with a 5-3 victory Saturday night over the Calgary Flames, Arniel became the first head coach in NHL history to record an eight-game winning streak to start his tenure.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / October 22, 2024

Is Coach Arniel Right? Are Jets Central Division Contenders?

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel recently spoke about the challenges of competing in the tough Central Division. The team is off to a perfect start, winning their first five games.