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Breaking Down the Winnipeg Jets’ 2025-26 Schedule

The 2025-26 NHL regular-season schedule dropped on July 16 and there’s no shortage of intrigue and interest in the slate of games the Winnipeg Jets will play as they attempt to follow up their Presidents’ Trophy winning 2024-25 with another strong campaign.

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Two Star Players Sign With Canadian Rivals After Rejecting Winnipeg Jets in Free Agency

The Winnipeg Jets got rejected by two star free agents over the last two weeks, as Brock Boeser and Andrew Mangiapane each said no thanks to Kevin Cheveldayoff.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 16

Did the Winnipeg Jets do enough this summer?

The Winnipeg Jets were a powerhouse last year in the regular season, winning the Presidents’ Trophy thanks to a historic season from goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, who secured his third Vezina Trophy as well as the Hart Trophy.

Morgan Barron News / Inside The Rink / July 16

Barron Has Opportunity At His Doorstep with New Contract

Morgan Barron has the opportunity of a lifetime to take his bottom-six role to a top-nine spot after signing his brand-new two-year contract extension with the Winnipeg Jets.

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Tyrel Bauer News / Inside The Rink / July 16

Tyrel Bauer Signs One-Year, Two-Way Contract Extension

The inaugural winner of the 2025 Richard Bue Ultimate Teammate and the 2025 winner of the EPRA Julian Klymkiw Community Service Award is back for another season after signing a one-year, two-way contract worth $775,000 with the Winnipeg Jets yesterday.

Tyrel Bauer News / Daily Faceoff / July 15

Jets re-sign Tyrel Bauer to one-year contract

On Tuesday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has re-signed defenseman Tyrel Bauer to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal will carry an NHL cap hit of $775,000 and a minor-league salary of $100,000 through the 2025-26 season.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 15

Jets lock up depth forward on $3.7 million extension, avoiding arbitration

The Winnipeg Jets have already made waves this offseason by signing veteran player Jonathan Toews to a contract. Winnipeg is now doing even more with their roster, as the club signed a $3.7 million contract extension with forward Morgan Barron.

Tyrel Bauer News / The Hockey Writers / July 15

Jets Re-Sign Bauer to 1-Year, 2-Way Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed defenseman Tyrel Bauer to a one-year, two-way contract. The deal is worth $775,000 in the NHL, $100,000 in the American Hockey League (AHL), and has a $125,000 guarantee, as per Ken Wiebe.

Winnipeg Jets News / Hockey Latest / July 15

Winnipeg Jets Sign Big 6-Foot-3 Defenseman to New Contract

The Winnipeg Jets have signed big 6-foot-3 defenseman Tyrel Bauer to a new two-way contract, which was announced by GM Kevin Cheveldayoff. The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club announced today they have agreed to terms with big 6-foot-3 defenceman Tyrel Bauer on a one-year, two-way contract with an average annual value in the NHL of $775,000.

Morgan Barron News / Daily Faceoff / July 14

Jets sign Morgan Barron to two-year deal

On Monday, the Winnipeg Jets agreed to terms on a two-year contract with forward Morgan Barron, avoiding arbitration. The deal will carry an AAV of $1.85 million through the 2026-27 season.

Morgan Barron News / The Hockey Writers / July 14

Jets Re-Sign Barron to 2-Year Deal With $1.85 Million AAV

The Winnipeg Jets have re-signed forward Morgan Barron to a two-year with a $1.85 million average annual value (AAV), according to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman.

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NHL Analyst Reveals Reason why Ducks Star Centerman Could Waive No-Trade Clause for Jets

NHL analyst Adam Proteau of The Hockey News revealed Ducks' Mikael Granlund could waive his no-trade clause in order to play with a Cup contender like the Jets.

Jonathan Toews News / The Hockey Writers / July 12

Jets’ Jonathan Toews Is Getting a Fresh Start by Coming Home to Winnipeg

It’s not every day a hockey legend returns home, but for Jonathan Toews, signing with the Winnipeg Jets is more than just a contract—it’s a full-circle moment.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / July 12

Winnipeg Jets Sign Five Players to Two-Way Contract

The Winnipeg Jets signed five players to identical one-year, two-way contracts on Wednesday, July 2nd, to help bolster the team’s depth and American Hockey League affiliate, the Manitoba Moose.

Winnipeg Jets News / Hockey Latest / July 12

NHL Analyst Links Winnipeg Jets to Three Remaining Unrestricted Free Agents

NHL analyst Declan Schroeder of 'The Hockey Writers' has linked three unrestricted free agents to the Winnipeg Jets over the next few weeks. Now that the free-agent mania has subsided and top names are largely signed, a few effective forwards are still out there, men who would otherwise shore up depth and secondary scoring.

Isaak Phillips News / Daily Faceoff / July 11

Jets sign defenseman Isaak Phillips to two-year contract

On Friday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has re-signed defenseman Isaak Phillips to a two-year, two-way contract. The deal carries an NHL AAV of $812,500 through the 2026-27 season.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 10

Jets’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Winnipeg Jets were the top team in the NHL during the 2024-25 regular season, taking home the President’s Trophy. Still, they would fall to the Dallas Stars in the second round of the playoffs.

Gustav Nyquist News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 7

Grading Gustav Nyquist’s 1-year, $3.25 million contract with Jets

The Winnipeg Jets are coming off winning the President’s Trophy this past season, but would fall to the Dallas Stars in the second round of the playoffs.

Winnipeg Jets News / Breakaway on SI / July 6

Jets Winger Ready for Next Step

The Winnipeg Jets lost a valuable member of their team when winger Nikolaj Ehlers departed the organization and signed with the Carolina Hurricanes. The former first-round pick has recorded 20+ goals eight times in his NHL career, leaving a sizable gap in the team's top six.

Winnipeg Jets News / Breakaway on SI / July 5

Jets Have Two Offseason Tasks Remaining

The Winnipeg Jets have been surprisingly quiet this summer. After capturing a Central Division title before a second-round elimination in the postseason, Winnipeg’s big offseason moves were signing veteran forwards Jonathan Toews and Gustav Nyquist to one-year contracts.

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Is Nikolaj Ehlers signing enough to put Hurricanes over the top?

The Carolina Hurricanes continued their strong offseason on Thursday by signing free agent forward Nikolaj Ehlers to a six-year, $51 million contract.

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