Jets preseason schedule (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-2026-27-preseason-schedule/)
Quote...teams will play just four exhibition games instead of the six they previously played. The reduction comes as the NHL expands the regular season from 82 to 84 games.
Sept. 19 – Jets at Oilers (7 pm CT)
Sept. 21 – Jets vs Avalanche (7 pm CT)
Sept. 22 – Jets vs Oilers (7 pm CT)
Sept. 25 – Jets at Avalanche (7:30 pm CT)
We expect the full NHL schedule to be released in July.
Jets re-sign F Rosen to two-year deal (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/jets-lock-up-rfa-rosen-on-two-year-deal/)
$925K AAV
Vegas is in Cap hell with under $5.M and only 15 signed.
So perhaps Chevy might be able to get B. Howden cheap
His AAV is under $3.M, folks live in Oakbank, and he can play C.
So rumours still are out there about our 33 yr old goalie
If Buffalo is interested, will Chevy be asking for young
forward Josh Doan, under $7.M aav, as part of a package.
Linking this to the report of his father, and former Jet, Shane Doan, being brought in for the tour in early June. Read that Jets are speaking about an assistant to Chevy and it would be a win for the organization on both fronts, IMO.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on June 25, 2026, 04:37:35 PMVegas is in Cap hell with under $5.M and only 15 signed.
So perhaps Chevy might be able to get B. Howden cheap
His AAV is under $3.M, folks live in Oakbank, and he can play C.
That would be a decent signing for sure.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on June 25, 2026, 04:37:35 PMVegas is in Cap hell with under $5.M and only 15 signed.
So perhaps Chevy might be able to get B. Howden cheap
His AAV is under $3.M, folks live in Oakbank, and he can play C.
Trading a guy with a team friendly deal does not get you out of cap hell.
But trading a Dorofeyev is a good start.
Maybe Mark Stone to Winnipeg? That gives them $9.5 mil in cap, and solves our 2C problem until Bjorck in ready...
Anyone like Carter Hart or Aidan Hill?
Wow, Twitter has some "new info"?
jeff@NikSmiith
Sources say Connor Hellebuyck has withdrew his trade request from the Winnipeg jets after seeing Viggo Bjork be drafted by the jets.
He also said he would rather play in Winnipeg than Buffalo.
The Jets need to be aggressive on July 1, to improve our 2nd. line and bring in some scoring.
We get a barely used dman from the Pens for Gustafsson, who stayed with the Moose last season
Very happy for Gusty and do hope he makes their roster
Really don't care what Helleybuck said, he's said enough already to rock the boat. I want guys who want to be here, not guys who publically rant and pout in the press. I get you're upset, but that stuff gets said behind closed doors with the GM
Quote from: theaardvark on June 28, 2026, 05:23:31 PMMaybe Mark Stone to Winnipeg? That gives them $9.5 mil in cap, and solves our 2C problem until Bjorck in ready...
Anyone like Carter Hart or Aidan Hill?
Mark Stone is a winger.
And hard pass on either of those netminders, but especially the former.
Quote from: dd on June 30, 2026, 02:56:12 AMReally don't care what Helleybuck said, he's said enough already to rock the boat. I want guys who want to be here, not guys who publically rant and pout in the press. I get you're upset, but that stuff gets said behind closed doors with the GM
Much like the media who blew this out of proportion, this seems like an overblown reaction to what Hellebuyck actually said (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/it-felt-very-wrong-hellebuyck-disappointed-after-jets-take-step-back-in-tough-season/) back in April. Cheveldayoff also stated more in-depth discussions were had behind closed doors, so I don't think it's fair to cast aspersions. He's not the only player who's expressed frustration at the end of a failed season, either.
And whether he cares to admit it or not, he was part of the problem last season, putting up the worst statistics of his NHL career.
FWIW, he also pulled this nonsense three years ago before he and Scheifele signed their current contracts.
I gotta say that Olympic gold medal really seems to have gone to the heads of some of those US players (see Larkin, Tkachuk, Hughes). The entitlement is ridiculous but sadly, kind of unsurprising.
Sounds like Collin Miller signed with Lausanne HC of the Swiss league.
Jets sign Stuart Skinner
Now that's a big surprise.
We have a better defensive system than Pittsburgh or the Oilers had
Quote from: bluengold204 on July 01, 2026, 05:22:32 PMJets sign Stuart Skinner
Pretty okay contract (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/skinner-headed-to-jets-on-two-year-75m-contract/), too.
Makes sense now that Comrie is off to San Jose.
Quiet day otherwise. Unsurprising but still disappointing.
Not sure Skinner is wroth 3x what Comrie is... I'd have preferred COmrie and the extra bucks...
Feel it's a good signing in dman Ferraro but why oh why did Chevy bother with Noah Gregor
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on July 02, 2026, 12:20:46 AMFeel it's a good signing in dman Ferraro but why oh why did Chevy bother with Noah Gregor
Moose
Quote from: theaardvark on July 02, 2026, 12:11:23 AMNot sure Skinner is wroth 3x what Comrie is... I'd have preferred COmrie and the extra bucks...
Comrie is a good backup and has been remunerated as such. Skinner is a seasoned netminder who is more of a 1B than a backup, and has also been remunerated as such. I'm not sure it's an apples and apples comparison and this could help with Hellebuyck's workload moving forward.
The Jets still have around $10.6M in cap space with only Perfetti and Bauer left to re-sign.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on July 02, 2026, 12:20:46 AMFeel it's a good signing in dman Ferraro
This signing seems to have flown under the radar. Looks like a decent addition to the blue line.
Details on the two signings yesterday:
Jets sign G Skinner to 2-year contract (https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-sign-goaltender-stuart-skinner-to-a-two-year-contract)
Jets sign D Ferraro to 3-year contract (https://www.nhl.com/jets/news/jets-sign-defenceman-mario-ferraro-to-a-three-year-contract)
Quote from: theaardvark on July 02, 2026, 12:11:23 AMNot sure Skinner is wroth 3x what Comrie is... I'd have preferred COmrie and the extra bucks...
We don't need the extra bucks. We have tons of cap space and no one to take our money.
Newly acquired D Ferraro explains why he signed with the Jets (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/video/2026/07/02/new-jet-ferraro-explains-why-his-top-priority-in-free-agency-was-to-join-a-winner/)
I like the Ferraro signing. I don't like the Skinner signing. I don't think Skinner is a good goalie.
Went to the Prospect camp on Thursday
V. Bjorck was most definitely fun to watch. His movements on the ice are just so effortless.
Very high in the quick thought process and anticipation of co-skaters was good
Also fans gotta be excited for a real up and comer in Kieron Walton. He was great vs any challenges out there
Definitely felt young Kevin He was also my 3rd choice for having a good day. Much like Bjorck, NHL calibre for sure
Barlow and Yager, who I like in both, struggled to rise above today
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on July 03, 2026, 07:51:26 PMWent to the Prospect camp on Thursday
V. Bjorck was most definitely fun to watch. His movements on the ice are just so effortless.
Very high in the quick thought process and anticipation of co-skaters was good
Also fans gotta be excited for a real up and comer in Kieron Walton. He was great vs any challenges out there
Definitely felt young Kevin He was also my 3rd choice for having a good day. Much like Bjorck, NHL calibre for sure
Barlow and Yager, who I like in both, struggled to rise above today
Thanks for the report Itchy. Down in Calgary for the Stampede. I really like Walton 6'6" 227, and he has some good mitts. 98 point last season.
Maybe Skinner can be a good backup for us. https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=172646 His regular season and playoff win-loss record is decent, except the latest playoffs with Pittsburg.
Would like to see us trade Pionk for a young centreman, such as Shane Wright from Seattle, even if we have to pay part of Pionk's salary.
I am not expecting much from the current Jets lineup. Could be a long year for Jets fans.
Quote from: dd on July 04, 2026, 10:32:40 PMI hope we move on from him, there's tons of younger players out there that can fill his role and have more upside
The Jets already tendered their QO. Perfetti's filed for arbitration, so he'll be back.
Numbers assigned to the newest Jets:
Jack St. Ivany – #6
Henry Thrun – #8
Mario Ferraro – #38
Noah Gregor – #73
Stuart Skinner – #74
I'm excited to see what this kid can do in the NHL.
Jets sign F Bjorck to ELC (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-sign-2026-first-round-pick-viggo-bjorck-to-three-year-elc/)
$1.075M AAV
Nice 3yr ELC for Bjorck
See that the arbitration date for Fetts is set for July 22nd
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 13, 2026, 05:33:03 PMJets sign F Bjorck to ELC (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-sign-2026-first-round-pick-viggo-bjorck-to-three-year-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.
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.
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.
Bjorck will wear #61 with the Jets.
CP91 arbitration meeting is July 20th.
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.
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?
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.
Man, I don't want Stanley for any price. He's just blocking the way for younger prospects.
Quote from: Jesse on July 14, 2026, 09:57:08 PMMan, I don't want Stanley for any price. He's just blocking the way for younger prospects.
Stanley would more than likely slide in at third pairing/7D, so I don't know if that'd be the case.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 15, 2026, 01:15:07 PMStanley would more than likely slide in at third pairing/7D, so I don't know if that'd be the case.
He's exactly where we'd play Sasha or Alfons when they come up.
We just signed Ferraro to bridge the gap until they come up. Stanley is nothing but a detriment to the team.
Quote from: Jesse on July 15, 2026, 01:20:19 PMHe's exactly where we'd play Sasha or Alfons when they come up.
We just signed Ferraro to bridge the gap until they come up. Stanley is nothing but a detriment to the team.
Boumedienne and Freij are both nowhere near ready yet. The former hasn't even signed his ELC and the latter's barely even cut his teeth in the AHL. I wouldn't even count those two in the Jets discussion at this time.
I don't see the correlation you're trying to make. With that said, I don't expect the Jets to sign Stanley, anyway.
Boumedienne is at Ohio State U., which he chose to do, stalling his signing an ELC. The Jets did have him at their Development Camp recently.
In my eyes the top 4 on D. is JMo, Pionk, Samberg, Ferraro.
Salomonsson, when healthy and DeMelo are next
Fleury will likely remain as the 7th d-man.
Stanley is certainly not likely to be signed $2M.+ to sit
up in our Press Box.
Jets re-sign RFA F Perfetti to five-year contract (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/jets-rfa-perfetti-avoid-arbitration-with-five-year-extension/)
$6M AAV
Good. Quite good.
Feeling this is very decent for him, Perfetti.
For Chevy and the Jets, it means recommitment from Cole and hopefully a real
great result on the ice. If not, then the AAV in trade talks is usually
manageable, unless he is a total non factor going forward
Noted on PuckPedia that his contract shows no trade protection symbols
TC is approximately 2 months away and I wonder what is the option if young Bjorck doesn't cut it and isn't ready to be playing up
Are we back to "stone hands" Lowry as our 2nd line center
Please tell me we won't see Namestnikov there
With great speed and determination, will it be Barron
Walton and He won't be ready and Yager may still be a long shot
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on July 16, 2026, 01:09:35 PMTC is approximately 2 months away and I wonder what is the option if young Bjorck doesn't cut it and isn't ready to be playing up
Are we back to "stone hands" Lowry as our 2nd line center
Please tell me we won't see Namestnikov there
With great speed and determination, will it be Barron
Walton and He won't be ready and Yager may still be a long shot
You know all the players on the roster. It's very likely that the Bjork line isn't going to be handling top minutes to begin with anyway, regardless of if he's ready or not, so you probably will see the Lowry line a lot to begin the season. Then you hope so see the transition of minutes over the course of the year.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on July 15, 2026, 08:46:23 PMNoted on PuckPedia that his contract shows no trade protection symbols
Looks like he has M-NTCs in year 3 and 4: https://puckpedia.com/player/cole-perfetti
Yes I see that PuckPedia updated and does indeed reflect more of
Perfetti's contract changes.
Also they dropped Bjorck off the main roster to now show
23 contracts for the 23 spots. Couple days ago it was 24/23.
Is CP91 a 6M player right now? No. However this could age well for the Jets if he can stay healthy and find some scoring.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 15, 2026, 08:10:19 PMJets re-sign RFA F Perfetti to five-year contract (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/jets-rfa-perfetti-avoid-arbitration-with-five-year-extension/)
$6M AAV
Good. Quite good.
Wow, colour me shocked, in what world is Cole Perfetti and his 12-15 goals worth $6M a year?? That's just plain crazy.
Quote from: dd on July 20, 2026, 10:28:54 PMWow, colour me shocked, in what world is Cole Perfetti and his 12-15 goals worth $6M a year?? That's just plain crazy.
One season does not a career make. And contract negotiations certainly wouldn't happen based on a single season, either.
After his most productive season in 2024-25, he had a down year last season dealing with an injury and it took some time for him to get going. That was exacerbated by team's struggles to find offense outside of the top line, particularly with the second line that never got going.
Danielle Bain's article from yesterday covers a lot of ground: https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/perfetti-embracing-expectations-that-come-with-new-contract/
I'm not sure what you expected he'd re-sign for but I don't think your expectation aligns with the reality of today's NHL. On paper this is a pretty good deal for him and the team.
Jets prospect D Freij leaving SHL early to begin North American career (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-prospect-alfons-freij-leaving-shl-early-to-begin-north-american-career/)
Should be a mainstay with the Moose this upcoming season.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 28, 2026, 03:28:35 PMJets prospect D Freij leaving SHL early to begin North American career (https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-prospect-alfons-freij-leaving-shl-early-to-begin-north-american-career/)
Should be a mainstay with the Moose this upcoming season.
Viggo will have a roommate now.
Roster changes for 2026-27 (https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/team-resets/winnipeg-jets-roster-changes-for-2026-27-season)
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on July 30, 2026, 04:13:13 PMRoster changes for 2026-27 (https://www.nhl.com/news/topic/team-resets/winnipeg-jets-roster-changes-for-2026-27-season)
No mention of Viggo. I would which NN62 and Rosen on the projected lineup.
Quote from: Pigskin on July 30, 2026, 04:31:47 PMNo mention of Viggo. I would which NN62 and Rosen on the projected lineup.
Yeah, I'd take that projected line-up with a
grain mountain of salt right now. Just a pointless thing to include in that article, IMO.
I two years time, how much will cost the Winnipeg Jets to sign JM44?
Yes, JMo44 should have a nice payday
Thinking about $10.M a.a.v. for another 5 years.
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on August 04, 2026, 10:31:34 PMYes, JMo44 should have a nice payday
Thinking about $10.M a.a.v. for another 5 years.
Sounds right IMO. That's a good deal for all.