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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?

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.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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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.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

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.

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.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 20

Jets coach issues injury updates on several players

Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel spoke with the Winnipeg Free Press’ Mike McIntyre on Monday, issuing updates on the recovery timelines of three crucial Jets players who are each out with an injury.

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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 / 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.

Watch: Thomas Harley's OT goal sends Stars back to Western Conference Final

Watch: Jets' Mark Scheifele scores emotional goal following father's death

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The 'Teams with the most points in an NHL season' quiz

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.

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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 / Blade of Steel / May 8, 2025

Jets Coach Scott Arniel Rips Team After Crushing Round 2 Defeat to Stars

The Winnipeg Jets fell 3-2 in Game One against the Dallas Stars, and after the game, Jets Head Coach Scott Arniel absolutely ripped the team for the performance.

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.

Edmonton Oilers News / Yardbarker / April 21, 2025

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: DeBoer doldrums

Stanley Cup playoffs pressure index: Stars HC Pete DeBoer doldrums

The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are famous for high-pressure situations, and after six games, there are already a few situations where it is mounting on head coaches.

Takeaways from Day 2 of NHL playoffs: Devils are in trouble; perfect start for Leafs

What cities should get NHL expansion teams?

The 'Goal leaders from each NHL season since 1990' quiz

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 / Daily Faceoff / November 14, 2024

How Scott Arniel has given new life to the Jets

The Winnipeg Jets had a big offseason, replacing retired head coach Rick Bowness with Scott Arniel. Since then, the Jets have gone on to become the hottest team in the NHL, getting off to one of the greatest starts in league history.

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.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26, 2024

Winnipeg Jets dealing with another injured defenseman

It’s been nearly a week since Ville Heinola’s season was put in question due to an infection in his surgically repaired ankle. Now another Jets defenseman could be sidelined due to an injury.

Oilers’ B-squad gets dominated in Winnipeg, lose 6-1 to Jets veterans

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