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Winnipeg Jets’ Adam Lowry, front left to right, Nino Niederreiter and Alex Iafallo celebrate Niederreiter’s goal against the Vancouver Canucks during the first period of an NHL hockey game, in Vancouver, on Tuesday. (Darryl Dyck / The Canadian Press)

Morrissey leads the Jets to 5-3 win over Canucks

Ken Wiebe 8 minute read Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025

VANCOUVER – Josh Morrissey took matters in his own hands.

With the Winnipeg Jets in the midst of a three-game losing streak, the top-pairing defenceman and alternate captain was the picture of calm after the morning skate.

While acknowledging that the Jets were working through some issues, Morrissey exuded a quiet confidence when laying out some thoughts on what needed to change for his team to get back on track.

“For us, we feel that there is another level — or multiple levels — to our game,” said Morrissey. “Obviously, we’ve got some new faces but we’re 15 games in now. Everyone should know the system and structure and be comfortable in it. So now, it’s about let’s get on the gas and let’s get playing here.

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Kings snap Jets’ winning streak

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Kings snap Jets’ winning streak

Ken Wiebe 8 minute read Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Scott Arniel thought the Winnipeg Jets did enough defensively to earn a different result.

But when it comes to the quality and quantity of the looks generated, that’s where the Jets fell short in the eyes of the head coach during what became a 3-0 loss to the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday after two insurance markers were allowed in the final five minutes of regulation time.

“I don’t think we created enough offence,” Arniel told reporters in California. “We didn’t give up much. We gave up one in the first, obviously a big one. But I didn’t think we got to second opportunities or continuous attacks.

“When we’re on, it’s a shot, it’s a rebound and then, all of a sudden, it’s another play. Today, we were kind of one and done. We only had 10 five-on-five scoring chances. Our power play, we were one play away from maybe making it happen. The execution just wasn’t as sharp as it usually is. They did a pretty good job of keeping us on our heels.”

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Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025

Winnipeg Jets centre Gabriel Vilardi (13) battles for the puck against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92), left wing Jeff Malott, second from left, and defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Jessie Alcheh / The Associated Press)
Winnipeg Jets centre Gabriel Vilardi (13) battles for the puck against Los Angeles Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke (92), left wing Jeff Malott, second from left, and defenseman Joel Edmundson (6) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in Los Angeles. (Jessie Alcheh / The Associated Press)

Jets look to capitalize on six-game road trip

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Jets look to capitalize on six-game road trip

Ken Wiebe 7 minute read Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

Scott Arniel hasn’t spent a lot of time wondering when the Winnipeg Jets might actually get to dress a full lineup.

Sure, the head coach of the Jets has drawn up a number of permutations and combinations, whether that’s on a napkin on the plane or the dry erase board in his coach’s office.

But Arniel also knows that the only way he’ll be able to determine what that optimal lineup might look like is to get the puzzle pieces together if and when this group gets back to full health.

As the Jets opened a season-long six-game road trip against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday, they welcomed back Adam Lowry to the lineup, a move that certainly moves the needle — given the importance of both the role he plays and the voice he carries as an emotional leader.

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Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025

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The Winnipeg Jets top trio are off to a hot start this season. From left: Mark Scheifele, Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor celebrate Vilardi’s goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
John Woods / THE CANADIAN PRESS The Winnipeg Jets top trio are off to a hot start this season. From left: Mark Scheifele, Gabriel Vilardi and Kyle Connor celebrate Vilardi’s goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.

Jets looking for a November to remember

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Jets looking for a November to remember

Mike McIntyre 6 minute read Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

The Winnipeg Jets finished October on a high. Now they open a challenging new month by hosting hockey’s hottest team.

Few, if any, puck pundits had the Pittsburgh Penguins pegged to sit atop the NHL standings at any point this season. Yet that’s exactly where they are, rolling into town with an 8-2-2 record.

That sets up a marquee matchup Saturday afternoon at Canada Life Centre, with the 8-3-0 Jets also feeling good about their game after back-to-back victories.

“Pittsburgh has been playing great lately. We have to be ready for a tough test,” Jets centre Mark Scheifele said following Friday’s practice at the downtown rink. “Playing against Sidney Crosby, there’s always a lot of motivation.”

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Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

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The Winnipeg Jets will start November at home with a matinee game against the NHL’s hottest team, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday at Canada Life Centre.

Gene J. Puskar / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES The Winnipeg Jets will start November at home with a matinee game against the NHL’s hottest team, hosting the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday at Canada Life Centre.

‘We still haven’t come close to playing our complete game yet’: Arniel

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‘We still haven’t come close to playing our complete game yet’: Arniel

Ken Wiebe 8 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

Scott Arniel chose his words carefully.

Asked for a bigger-picture assessment of the 10-game block to open the season, the head coach of the Winnipeg Jets made it clear that as happy as he is about the 14 points that have been put in the bank, but further improvements will be required to sustain a pace that includes a .700 winning percentage.

“I’m happy with 7-3. I don’t ever want to talk down on being 7-3, but we still haven’t come close to playing our complete game yet,” Arniel said after the Jets defeated the Minnesota Wild 4-3 in overtime and before using Wednesday to recharge the batteries. “There’s signs of things that we’re doing better, but sometimes it’s two steps forward, one step back.

“But it’s early in the year and if we’re going to do it, do it now. Get it out of the way. But I like the fact that, even though we haven’t played our best hockey, we’re still sitting at 7-3.”

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Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

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The Winnipeg Jets have opened the season with a flattering 7-3 record. Forward Nino Niederreiter (right) said the club is still looking to improve, and thinks the team will feel better when they “find a way to pull a full 60 minutes together.”
ANGELINA KATSANIS / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES The Winnipeg Jets have opened the season with a flattering 7-3 record. Forward Nino Niederreiter (right) said the club is still looking to improve, and thinks the team will feel better when they “find a way to pull a full 60 minutes together.”

Toews looking forward to early-season matchup against former club

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Toews looking forward to early-season matchup against former club

Ken Wiebe 7 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

Jonathan Toews knows this won’t just be another game.

Given all that has transpired over the course of nearly two decades with the Chicago Blackhawks, there’s no chance the first meeting against the team that chose him third overall in the 2006 NHL draft could just be one of 82 on the schedule.

The four-second pregnant pause Toews took before answering a question about the significance of the meeting early this week told a story in itself.

“I don’t know. It is what it is. I’m so past that point now,” Toews told the Free Press in a one-on-one interview this week. “It’s been a couple of years. I’ve kind of wrapped my head around (the fact) things are over in Chicago. But yeah, the first time, it will be interesting.”

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Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025

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Winnipeg Jets’ Jonathan Toews has nothing but gratitude for the Chicago Blackhawks franchise. The forward will be facing his former club for the first time Thursday at Canada Life Centre.
MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS FILES Winnipeg Jets’ Jonathan Toews has nothing but gratitude for the Chicago Blackhawks franchise. The forward will be facing his former club for the first time Thursday at Canada Life Centre.

Winnipeg Jets’ penalty kill one step ahead

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Winnipeg Jets’ penalty kill one step ahead

Ken Wiebe 7 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

It’s the type of conversation that makes NHL coaches uncomfortable, out of fear that discussing it will cause it to unravel.

So it’s understandable when Winnipeg Jets head coach Scott Arniel brings humour into the equation when his sizzling-hot penalty kill is raised.

Arniel wants to keep most of the finer details to himself, out of fear of providing a subtle clue or two about what has made the unit so successful to a future opponent.

The other part of him has no interest in tempting fate, which makes sense when you consider the Jets have managed to kill off 23 consecutive minors and are 26-for-27 for the season while playing shorthanded.

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Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

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Morgan Barron scored a shorthanded goal against the Dallas Stars in the Jets season-opener.
JOHN WOODS / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Morgan Barron scored a shorthanded goal against the Dallas Stars in the Jets season-opener.

Morrissey latest Jet to reach franchise milestone

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Morrissey latest Jet to reach franchise milestone

Ken Wiebe 5 minute read Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

Milestone magic has been prominent for the Winnipeg Jets in the early part of this season.

By assisting on Mark Scheifele’s game-winning goal on Monday against the Calgary Flames, Josh Morrissey moved past Dustin Byfuglien for the most assists by a defenceman in Jets franchise history.

When asked about the significance of hitting 295 assists, Morrissey was quick to shout out Byfuglien for the impact he’s had on his NHL career.

“My first D partner in the NHL. We played the first 40 or 50 games together as a pairing in my rookie year,” said Morrissey. “I have so much respect for him and I’m very thankful for his mentorship early on and how many things I learned from him. I’m not sure I ever thought I’d pass him in something, but it’s pretty cool. It’s a testament to playing with a lot of great players and a lot of guys that can put the puck in the back of the net.”

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Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025

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On Monday against Calgary, Josh Morrissey surpassed Dustin Byfuglien’s mark for most assists by a Jets defenceman.
Matt Slocum / The Associated Press On Monday against Calgary, Josh Morrissey surpassed Dustin Byfuglien’s mark for most assists by a Jets defenceman.

Bettman, Daly address state of the Jets, league

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Bettman, Daly address state of the Jets, league

Ken Wiebe 8 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

Gary Bettman wasn’t here to sound the alarm or to apply any pressure to the ticket-buying public.

As Bettman, the commissioner of the NHL, and deputy commissioner Bill Daly sat at a table in front of the assembled members of the media inside Canada Life Centre on Wednesday morning, there was no formal agenda to adhere to.

This was a routine check-in with one of the 32 member clubs, which gave Bettman another platform to extol the virtues of an exciting start to a season where parity has taken centre stage.

The recent announcement related to the Winnipeg Jets hosting the Montreal Canadiens in an outdoor game next October was celebrated, questions about the upcoming Olympics were sorted through and Bettman also conceded that the Jets quest to reclaim their 1.0 history remains a work in progress — though that would suggest the efforts will continue until a suitable resolution is found.

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Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

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NHL commissioner Gary Bettman (right) and deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke to the media Wednesday at Canada Life Centre.
MIKE DEAL / FREE PRESS NHL commissioner Gary Bettman (right) and deputy commissioner Bill Daly spoke to the media Wednesday at Canada Life Centre.

Perfetti trying to stay confident during cold streak

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Perfetti trying to stay confident during cold streak

Ken Wiebe 7 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

Cole Perfetti has been down this frustrating road before.

And while it hasn’t made it any easier to avoid the potholes he’s encountered during this latest slump, having that road map does provide a sense of calm for the Winnipeg Jets forward as he battles to work through things.

Perfetti has battled through adversity in the form of surgeries that ended consecutive seasons prematurely and he’s powered through lengthy goal-scoring droughts.

But what he’s going through right now is a combination of working his way back from a significant injury while searching to find the level he’s established for himself on a more consistent basis.

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Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

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Winnipeg Jets winger Cole Perfetti suffered a high-ankle sprain in an exhibition game against the Calgary Flames back in October.

Karl DeBlaker / THE ASSOCIATED PRESS FILES Winnipeg Jets winger Cole Perfetti suffered a high-ankle sprain in an exhibition game against the Calgary Flames back in October.

Hellebuyck one step closer to returning

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Hellebuyck one step closer to returning

Ken Wiebe 5 minute read Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

Scott Arniel wasn’t playing coy, he just doesn’t want to get ahead of himself.

When it comes to the health of Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck, the fact he joined his teammates for Wednesday’s skate was nothing more than the next important steps on his road to recovery after undergoing arthroscropic knee surgery last month.

At least for the time being.

“He’s getting closer. The workload is going up, so you’re probably going to see a lot more of that,” said Arniel, who was asked a follow up question about whether or not the timeline had shifted from the initial four-to-six weeks. “I’m not a doctor. I don’t know. You know what? He’s feeling really good. Two things. What happens after a big day like today, how he feels when he wakes up in the morning. And then the other side is conditioning. Those are the two biggest things for him.”

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Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025

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Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made his last start on Nov. 15 before undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.
Darryl Dyck / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck made his last start on Nov. 15 before undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery.

Jets rumoured to host Habs at 2026 Heritage Classic

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Jets rumoured to host Habs at 2026 Heritage Classic

Ken Wiebe 3 minute read Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

It looks like the 2026 Heritage Classic will feature the Winnipeg Jets and the Montreal Canadiens.

Although an official announcement has yet to be made, NHL insider Renaud Lavoie of TVA Sports posted a link from the Jets’ website that has since been removed, revealing a few new details about the event.

The seventh edition of the Heritage Classic is expected to be played on Sunday, Oct. 25, at Princess Auto Stadium, home of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

It will be the third time the Jets appear in — and host — a Heritage Classic.

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Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025

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The Winnipeg Jets celebrate a goal during the 2019 NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game in Regina.
Liam Richards / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES The Winnipeg Jets celebrate a goal during the 2019 NHL Heritage Classic outdoor hockey game in Regina.

All signs point to Milic against Hurricanes

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All signs point to Milic against Hurricanes

Mike McIntyre 5 minute read Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

RALEIGH — We take you back to Nov. 27, 2015, when a 22-year-old Connor Hellebuyck made his NHL debut against the Minnesota Wild. The fifth-round draft pick of the Winnipeg Jets stopped 15-of-16 pucks that night in St. Paul as his team skated to a 3-1 victory.

The rest, as they say, is history. Hellebuyck has since become one of the league’s premier puckstoppers, with three Vezina trophies and a Hart Trophy on his mantle.

Now, exactly one decade later, the door appears open for Thomas Milic — also 22, also a fifth-round pick — to tend a big-league crease for the very first time. All signs point to him getting the nod on Friday afternoon as the Jets face the Carolina Hurricanes in the second stop of a five-game road trip.

No pressure, kid.

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Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

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It appears the Winnipeg Jets plan to start goaltender Thomas Milic (left) in Friday’s matinee game against the Carolina Hurricanes and give Eric Comrie the back end of the back-to-back against the Nashville Predators on Saturday.
John Woods / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES It appears the Winnipeg Jets plan to start goaltender Thomas Milic (left) in Friday’s matinee game against the Carolina Hurricanes and give Eric Comrie the back end of the back-to-back against the Nashville Predators on Saturday.

Jets frustrated, but remain hopeful club can turn around losing skid

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Jets frustrated, but remain hopeful club can turn around losing skid

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

RALEIGH — The Winnipeg Jets celebrated American Thanksgiving here on Thursday, sitting down together as a team to enjoy turkey, stuffing and all the trimmings.

What they really need is a different type of feast: goals and, most importantly, wins. Starved for secondary scoring, they’ve dropped seven of their last 10 games, including three straight, as they spiral down the NHL standings.

You know the old saying “misery loves company?” That could describe every Winnipeg forward right now excluding the top trio of Mark Scheifele, Kyle Connor and Gabe Vilardi. They’re not just leading the offence. They are the offence, along with No. 1 defenceman Josh Morrissey.

Head coach Scott Arniel has tried juggling the lines, which some might compare at this point to re-arranging deck chairs on the Titanic. There’s been additional video sessions and speeches about “going to the hard areas” and “getting a greasy one.” And yet, the problems persist.

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Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025

Fred Greenslade / THE CANADIAN PRESS

Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti (right) said Thursday the club is just getting its rough patch out of the way early this season and has full confidence the team can string together some wins and climb back up in the standings.

Fred Greenslade / THE CANADIAN PRESS Winnipeg Jets forward Cole Perfetti (right) said Thursday the club is just getting its rough patch out of the way early this season and has full confidence the team can string together some wins and climb back up in the standings.

Winnipeg Jets goalie won’t be making many changes as he takes over top role

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Winnipeg Jets goalie won’t be making many changes as he takes over top role

Mike McIntyre 7 minute read Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Eric Comrie knew the day was coming. He wasn’t sure exactly when, but at some point Connor Hellebuyck was going to take a timeout on his season.

And so the Winnipeg Jets backup goaltender stayed ready, waiting for the moment when the pain got too much and the reigning Hart and Vezina Trophy shut things down in order to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery.

“He was trying to play through it. He’s a tough guy,” Comrie said Saturday of Hellebuyck’s ailment, which first cropped up during training camp in September and was getting persistently worse over time

“He’s trying to give everything this team he could, give everything he can to the city.”

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Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

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Winnipeg Jets’ goaltender Eric Comrie (1) makes a save on a Minnesota Wild shot as Ben Jones (39) looks for the rebound during the third period of Sunday’s game.
FRED GREENSLADE / THE CANADIAN PRESS Winnipeg Jets’ goaltender Eric Comrie (1) makes a save on a Minnesota Wild shot as Ben Jones (39) looks for the rebound during the third period of Sunday’s game.

Jets searching for consistency as they fall from playoff position

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Jets searching for consistency as they fall from playoff position

Ken Wiebe 7 minute read Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Dylan DeMelo made it clear that this was not a sound-the-alarm situation, though it does require some significant attention from the Winnipeg Jets.

As the Jets were blanked 3-0 on Sunday at Canada Life Centre to close out a three-game homestand with a 1-2 record that dropped them to 12-9-0 for the season, DeMelo reinforced the need for his team to find its trademark consistency and fast.

“I don’t think we are playing the way we want to play. We aren’t even close to where we need to be to be a successful team when it really matters down the road,” said DeMelo. “We’ve shown it in flashes but it hasn’t been consistent. We need to find that consistency, but we are only a quarter of the way into the season here. It’s that point where we need to start stringing games together and we’ll worry about the result. Usually when we’re playing well, we feel confident when we play our game and do the right thing, the result will take care of itself. We are exactly what our record says we are.”

The Jets open a five-game road trip on Wednesday against Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals.

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Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Minnesota Wild Zach Bogosian (24) dumps Winnipeg Jets’ Jonathan Toews (19) in front of his goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) during first period of Sunday’s game. (Fred Greenslade / The Canadian Press)
Minnesota Wild Zach Bogosian (24) dumps Winnipeg Jets’ Jonathan Toews (19) in front of his goaltender Jesper Wallstedt (30) during first period of Sunday’s game. (Fred Greenslade / The Canadian Press)

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