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Jets Recall Brayden Yager, Nikita Chibrikov

The Winnipeg Jets announced that they have recalled forwards Brayden Yager and Nikita Chibrikov from their AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. Per the team, these two moves are emergency recalls.

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Winnipeg Jets’ Season on the Ropes After 7-1 Massacre by Philadelphia

A less-than-friendly outta town scoreboard made an already massive must-win game become even more intense. There was just absolutely next to no room for error on Saturday night for Winnipeg, and the Jets managed to put themselves in a position where their season is hanging on by a thread.

Winnipeg Jets News / Professor Press Box / April 10

Jets Still in the Hunt — But It’s a Tightrope

The Winnipeg Jets just did what a desperate team needs: win in a hostile building behind solid goaltending and special teams. A 3–2 road victory in St.

Gabriel Vilardi News / The Hockey Writers / April 10

Jets’ Vilardi Nominated for 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Winnipeg Jets’ forward Gabriel Vilardi has been named the team’s nominee for the 2025-26 King Clancy Memorial Trophy. The King Clancy is presented to the

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NHL News / Field Level Media / April 9

Jets remain in playoff hunt with victory over Blues

Mark Scheifele reached 99 points on the season with two assists as the Winnipeg Jets won their third straight by defeating the host St. Louis Blues 3-2 on Thursday night.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Mark Scheifele News / Professor Press Box / April 9

Mark Scheifele Catching Fire, and the Jets Are Fueled Off It

Mark Scheifele is everything the Jets need right now — the kind of guy who does the dirty work, makes the big plays, and somehow looks unfazed when the spotlight’s on.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Jets’ Jonathan Toews Nominated for 2026 Bill Masterton Trophy

Winnipeg Jets’ forward Jonathan Toews has been named the team’s nominee for the 2026 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy. The Masterton is awarded annually to the NHL player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication to ice hockey.

Kevin He News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

OHL Round 2 Preview: (2) Windsor Spitfires vs (3) Flint Firebirds

The 2025-26 Ontario Hockey League’s (OHL) Western Conference playoffs are about to get much tougher for the second-seeded Windsor Spitfires. After they eliminated the seventh-seeded Guelph Storm in the first round, the club now gets ready for a major battle against a fierce division rival.

Mark Scheifele News / Inside The Rink / April 7

Scheifele Adds to Season of Milestones in Jets’ 6-2 Win Over Kraken

There’s must-win games, and then there are two teams fighting to keep their season alive. The Winnipeg Jets entered tonight’s contest against the Seattle Kraken just three points out of a wildcard spot.

Kyle Connor News / Field Level Media / April 6

Kyle Connor tallies twice as rising Jets handle Kraken

Kyle Connor scored two goals and Mark Scheifele had three assists in the Winnipeg Jets' 6-2 win over the visiting Seattle Kraken on Monday. The Jets improved to 6-2-0 in their past eight games.

Morgan Barron News / Field Level Media / April 6

Jets C Morgan Barron (upper-body injury) week-to-week

Morgan Barron's injury-riddled season took a turn for the worse Monday when Winnipeg Jets coach Scott Arniel told the media that the veteran center is week-to-week with a lower-body injury.

Nino Niederreiter News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 6

Jets To Activate Nino Niederreiter From Injured Reserve

Jets winger Nino Niederreiter is set to come off injured reserve to play in Monday’s game against the Kraken, Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press reports.

Jonathan Toews News / NHL Trade Talk / April 5

Does Jonathan Toews Have One More Season in Him?

Watching Jonathan Toews play with the Winnipeg Jets this season has been a story that’s hard not to follow. A future Hall of Famer signs in his hometown after a medical leave costs him two full seasons away from the game.

Gabriel Vilardi News / NHL Trade Talk / April 3

Vilardi’s Career Year Gives the Jets Something to Build On

Gabriel Vilardi is having a career season. The Winnipeg Jets have had a season that’s wobblier than their fans hoped, full of streaks and flat patches.

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Danny Zhilkin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3

Jets Reassign Danny Zhilkin

The Jets loaned forward Danil Zhilkin to AHL Manitoba on Friday, per a team announcement. Since his recall last week came under emergency conditions, Zhilkin needed to be returned to the minors as soon as he was no longer needed for Winnipeg to ice 12 forwards.

Scott Arniel 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.

Eric Comrie News / Professor Press Box / March 31

The Jets’ Playoff Push Has a Surprise Hero

Eric Comrie returned to the crease and, in typically unflashy fashion, handed the Winnipeg Jets a solid performance exactly when they needed one. He made 29 saves in his first start since Feb.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Rumors / March 29

Will the Winnipeg Jets Look to do Something Significant This Offseason?

From the President’s Trophy to missing the playoffs, will the Winnipeg Jets look to do something significant this offseason? The Sheet with Jeff Marek: David Pagnotta and Jeff Marek talk about the Winnipeg Jets, and if they could look at making a significant move this offseason.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / March 25

Jets sign Lucas Wahlin to one-year contract

A talented collegiate veteran has inked his first NHL deal. On Wednesday, the Winnipeg Jets announced that the team has signed forward Lucas Wahlin to a one-year, two-way contract.

Connor Hellebuyck News / Daily Faceoff / March 11

Jets are sneaking into a wide-open Western playoff race

It’s been a nightmarish season for the Winnipeg Jets, who own a 26-27-10 record and occupy sixth place in the Central Division. But there’s hope for it to be salvaged.

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