Winnipeg Jets Discussion - 2026/27 season

blue_gold_84 · July 10, 2026, 05:38:39 PM

I'm excited to see what this kid can do in the NHL.

blue_gold_84 · July 13, 2026, 05:33:03 PM

JockitchwithRich · July 13, 2026, 06:26:04 PM

Nice 3yr ELC for Bjorck

See that the arbitration date for Fetts is set for July 22nd

theaardvark · July 13, 2026, 07:07:23 PM

Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 13, 2026, 05:33:03 PMJets sign F Bjorck to ELC

$1.075M AAV

More than the normal ELC, or has it gone up with the cap increase?

So much conjecture out there as to whether he starts with the big club, slots right into the 2C, or marinates a little with the Moose, and doesn't use up his 10 games.

I vote for starts with the club at 2C. Not worried about "rushing him", he's been playing against men already, and doing well. Sure, its not NHL level competition, but its still playing against big bodies and not getting pushed around.

I think this is going to be the pick of the draft, that he will be making a quick and important contribution.

Pigskin · July 13, 2026, 07:23:38 PM

Quote from: theaardvark on July 13, 2026, 07:07:23 PMMore than the normal ELC, or has it gone up with the cap increase?

So much conjecture out there as to whether he starts with the big club, slots right into the 2C, or marinates a little with the Moose, and doesn't use up his 10 games.

I vote for starts with the club at 2C. Not worried about "rushing him", he's been playing against men already, and doing well. Sure, its not NHL level competition, but its still playing against big bodies and not getting pushed around.

I think this is going to be the pick of the draft, that he will be making a quick and important contribution.

If he wins the 2C spot in TC, great.

blue_gold_84 · July 13, 2026, 07:29:53 PM

Quote from: theaardvark on July 13, 2026, 07:07:23 PMMore than the normal ELC, or has it gone up with the cap increase?

The maximum salary for a ELC is $950K, so Bjorck's contract presumably includes a signing bonus of $125K per year.

Quote from: Pigskin on July 13, 2026, 07:23:38 PMIf he wins the 2C spot in TC, great.

Unless another prospect has taken some major strides this summer, it's probably his to lose at this point.

blue_gold_84 · July 13, 2026, 08:33:36 PM

Bjorck will wear #61 with the Jets.

Pigskin · July 13, 2026, 08:59:32 PM

CP91 arbitration meeting is July 20th.

blue_or_die · July 14, 2026, 06:53:18 PM

Quote from: theaardvark on July 13, 2026, 07:07:23 PMMore than the normal ELC, or has it gone up with the cap increase?

So much conjecture out there as to whether he starts with the big club, slots right into the 2C, or marinates a little with the Moose, and doesn't use up his 10 games.

I vote for starts with the club at 2C. Not worried about "rushing him", he's been playing against men already, and doing well. Sure, its not NHL level competition, but its still playing against big bodies and not getting pushed around.

I think this is going to be the pick of the draft, that he will be making a quick and important contribution.

Looking like the Jets are going to play him like he's intended to be 2C. I'm more than happy to watch him work through the struggles with the hope that he absolutely runs away with it and solves that hole for us, once and for all.

theaardvark · July 14, 2026, 07:45:08 PM

OK, giraffe in the room.

Logan Stanley. What are his agent's holding out for? If he was available at a reasonable term and price, can he come back? Would you sign him to a one year $2.5mil "I'm betting on me" contract? If you did, would he get a chance to show his value. Is he a good stopgap as our young D develop, or are we past that point? Would it allow us to move a top 4 Dman in a trade?

blue_gold_84 · July 14, 2026, 09:07:45 PM

For that right price, I wouldn't be opposed to bringing Stanley back on a one- or two-year deal. No more than $2M AAV, though.

Jesse · July 14, 2026, 09:57:08 PM

Man, I don't want Stanley for any price. He's just blocking the way for younger prospects.