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.
Sounds like Kevin Sawyer is moving on. I liked Kevin's take on the Jets games.
Certainly appears that Kevin is being recognized for his abilities in analyzing, etc..
Wishing him all the best
Meanwhile, I was a Hrudey fan and hope his future is bright
One month till TC.
Sounds like Salomonsson's rehab is going really well (https://illegalcurve.com/elias-salomonsson-tracking-toward-return-around-winnipeg-jets-training-camp-or-start-of-season/).
Jets star Hellebuyck goes public with trade request as training camp nears (https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/article/jets-star-hellebuyck-goes-public-with-trade-request-as-training-camp-nears/)
And there it is.
What a diva.
Certainly no doubt where our "Star" goaltender's intentions are
Personally quite pleased that the statement has been put out there.
Time to absorb reality Jet fans
Let the speculations re-energize and cheer for Chevy to land something that works for the team this season and beyond
Well, the Skinner deal makes more sense now...
Top 6 forward, decent prospect and a pick is being tossed around, I don't think that's near enough. But it is what it is.
Chevy has been the master of getting value for distressed assets. Let's hope he has one more rabbit in the hat.
Skinner is not a good goalie, so unless they get a very good goal back in the trade, the Jets my have a very tough season.
Quote from: Pigskin on August 28, 2026, 05:34:53 PMSkinner is not a good goalie, so unless they get a very good goal back in the trade, the Jets my have a very tough season.
The Jets are coming off a very tough season, which was with Hellebuyck in net for most of it.
They can't do much worse and that was the case even before Hellebuyck's dramatics yesterday. Turns out the guy's just another self-centered liar like a number of US players lately.
And even if Cheveldayoff manages to trade him away, I'm not sure the return's going to be a game changer for the franchise.
I am okay with him leaving. He wants to win a cup, and it doesn't look like the Jets are going to do that in the next couple years if at all.
Winning the Cup is incredibly hard, so good luck HellB.
Going forward I think the Devils are going to make a push for getting our "former" tender.
My desire - Chevy secures Bussi and Jarvis from the Canes
Should trade him to Toronto... talk about cup contenders... 60 years.
ESPN | PTI sounds off on Connor Hellebuyck's trade request from the Winnipeg Jets (https://illegalcurve.com/espn-pti-sounds-off-on-connor-hellebuycks-trade-request-from-the-winnipeg-jets/)
Pundits saying he could sit out the year, baloney. He won't miss a game even if he has to swallow his pride and put on his Jets uni.
Not sure I want him on the ice, won't make the team better with the tension. The D might just let shots by, "by accident".
If he does report, maybe send him to the moose as backup...
Quote from: theaardvark on September 01, 2026, 03:24:34 PMPundits saying he could sit out the year, baloney. He won't miss a game even if he has to swallow his pride and put on his Jets uni.
Not sure I want him on the ice, won't make the team better with the tension. The D might just let shots by, "by accident".
If he does report, maybe send him to the moose as backup...
He'd have to clear waivers to be sent down to the AHL. That obviously wouldn't happen, so such a move makes no sense.
That gold medal really went to his head.
Quote from: blue_gold_84 on September 01, 2026, 04:07:10 PMHe'd have to clear waivers to be sent down to the AHL. That obviously wouldn't happen, so such a move makes no sense.
That gold medal really went to his head.
He also have a no movement clause which I don't see him waiving to be sent to the minors.
I would be happy with Doan and Luukkonen from the Sabers for Helli.
Doan: Right shoot center $7M per. for the next 5 years
Luukkonen: $4.75 for another 3 years.
My hot take is that even without a top 3 goalie in the league, we're not prone to getting much worse because our problems were always the team in front of the goalie. We lack key talent behind our best players (who are, to their credit, very very good) and we also had a hard time extracting the best out of who we do have (coaching). Helle would have to play out of his mind to win games. He did not last year and the results speak for themselves.
So the hot take is this: if we get two very good (but not elite) players (say, a forward and a D) in a trade along with an Arniel mulligan, I think we will actually do considerably better than last year with Skinner and Milic. In other words, I don't think we absolutely need another goalie back in that trade. I'd rather use it on a skater.
And yes, I'm aware that finding a trade partner with those conditions is not straightforward.
My hot take is this is the beginning of the end. Attendance will continue to drop and the team will relocate in 5-10 years
Training Camp opening on September 17. Still no movement on Helli.
Is a Bjorck, Rosen, Perfetti 2nd line going to be the game changer this year?
Will Helle regret walking away?
Quote from: theaardvark on September 08, 2026, 04:58:51 PMIs a Bjorck, Rosen, Perfetti 2nd line going to be the game changer this year?
I wouldn't hold my breath. I expect good things from all three players listed but I don't know if that potential second line is something I'd qualify as a game changer at this moment in time.
Quote from: theaardvark on September 08, 2026, 04:58:51 PMWill Helle regret walking away?
Nah. Feeling regret for being a selfish manbaby would require self-awareness on his part.
With Bjorck and Rosen both being Swedish, looks like there has been some chemistry already in the few clips I've seen online...
Seems that we had some success with a couple of Swedes named Hedberg and Nilsson a few yeas ago. I guess we'll see if Bjorck and Rosen have that kind of success ! :D
Quote from: PloenFan on September 12, 2026, 12:30:32 AMSeems that we had some success with a couple of Swedes named Hedberg and Nilsson a few yeas ago. I guess we'll see if Bjorck and Rosen have that kind of success ! :D
I would laugh also. If these two have 50% of there success I would be very happy. We will see how our prospects do this weekend.
Best, worst scenarios for every Central Division team (https://www.sportsnet.ca/nhl/article/best-worst-scenarios-for-every-central-division-team/)
QuoteWinnipeg Jets
Key additions: Stuart Skinner, G; Mario Ferraro, D
Key subtractions: Eric Comrie, G; Gustav Nyqvist, W; Jonathan Toews, C
Cap space today: $4.48 million
Best-case scenario: The offence outscores any questions in net.
With Hellebuyck moving on, it's time to hit the reset button — in the emotional sense only, that is; there are too many talented players in their primes here to flirt with a roster reset. You won't find a rebuild here. Stuart Skinner mans the crease, and he may not play himself onto many Vezina ballots, he also isn't costing Winnipeg games. A bounce-back campaign from Cole Perfetti, paired with a breakout for first-round darling Viggo Björck, provides the perfect jolt of energy on an offence that saw Mark Scheifele hit a new career high last year. Chips on shoulders spur production. Come April, a wild-card spot is in hand.
Worst-case scenario: The Hellebuyck saga goes on... and on...
Jarring as it is to refer to the departure of your MVP-calibre No. 1 netminder as "best case," the alternative is a long, drawn-out saga that dampens the mood throughout training camp and drags into the season unresolved. Executives around the league are playing hardball, and, unable to secure a favourable return, GM Kevin Cheveldayoff is stuck between a rock and a hard place and must trade low or wait it out.
I have no issue with CH37 sitting suspended for not reporting. Zero cost, and trade value increases as goalies get injured into the season. Someone will get desperate soon enough.
Can he play in another league while under contract? Does the Russian league honour NHL deals?
"Active NHL Contract: Hellebuyck is locked into a massive seven-year, $59.5 million contract with an annual cap hit of $8.5 million that runs through the 2030–31 season. Because he is legally bound to the Jets, no team in a major European league or the KHL would be able to secure a valid international transfer card to sign him."
He, Yager, and Bjorck score in a 3-1 win over Montreal.
Winnipeg Jets NHL Prospect Challenge 2026: ALL GOALS | Every Jets Goal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olfI6uU6lEo
Looking like Bjorck has come to play. I totally see a Bjorck/Rosen/Perfetti second line, the question will be can Perfetti keep up?
How many young guys are going to crack the lineup this year? Sounds like the rebuild is built. Just one more piece to clarify. It would be amazing if Milic or Devencentis makes the big step up and steals starts from Skinner.
Quote from: theaardvark on September 14, 2026, 04:03:34 PMLooking like Bjorck has come to play. I totally see a Bjorck/Rosen/Perfetti second line, the question will be can Perfetti keep up?
How many young guys are going to crack the lineup this year? Sounds like the rebuild is built. Just one more piece to clarify. It would be amazing if Milic or Devencentis makes the big step up and steals starts from Skinner.
I don't see this as an effective 2nd. line for the Jets. Rosen would have to have a breakout season. He had a whooping 10 points last season. CP91 needs a bounce back season and VB is an 18 year old, 5'9" 177 rookie that is going to need some protection. Rosen and CP91 will not be providing that for him. You need someone on that line with a little grit in his game.
Jets getting terrible offers for CH37.
Chevy will let him sit, unpaid, until the right deal comes down. First team to lose a goaler to a knee injury will call. First GM taking over from someone fired after a 2-10 start will call.
Will it take a week for a team to realize the goaler they have in camp came out of shape of has aged out?
Or a month for a losing streak?
Or three months for an injury?
Truth is, it no longer matters. CH37 has made his bed, and will be suspended in it. Won't cost the Jets a penny in Cap space to wait for the right deal. And the more restrictions CH37 keeps on Chevy with his NM clause, the longer he sits. And plays rec league hockey to stay fit. Maybe the Letterkenny Shamrocks have a spot.
Sorry if I sound a little bitter, but this is betrayal in a team sport. These guys blocked shots for him, and now he stabs them in the back, saying they aren't good enough a team for him to bother with for only $8.5 mil a year.
The team won the Presidents freaking cup, and couldn't make it to the finals. Was it 100% CH37's fault? Of course not. Could CH37 have got them there is he played like he did at the Olympics? Of course he could. But he didn't.
Broissoit kicked his *** and helped Vegas win the cup.
Good riddance.
Not sold on Rosen and would suspect that he would battle with Lambert for that 2nd line winger, regardless of whether Bjorck is knighted the centre.
It will be interesting to see, if the organization has faith in our goalies, in the system, to back Skinner. This might be a good reason to not worry about a goalie in return
Quote from: theaardvark on September 15, 2026, 07:32:39 PMJets getting terrible offers for CH37.
Chevy will let him sit, unpaid, until the right deal comes down. First team to lose a goaler to a knee injury will call. First GM taking over from someone fired after a 2-10 start will call.
Will it take a week for a team to realize the goaler they have in camp came out of shape of has aged out?
Or a month for a losing streak?
Or three months for an injury?
Truth is, it no longer matters. CH37 has made his bed, and will be suspended in it. Won't cost the Jets a penny in Cap space to wait for the right deal. And the more restrictions CH37 keeps on Chevy with his NM clause, the longer he sits. And plays rec league hockey to stay fit. Maybe the Letterkenny Shamrocks have a spot.
Sorry if I sound a little bitter, but this is betrayal in a team sport. These guys blocked shots for him, and now he stabs them in the back, saying they aren't good enough a team for him to bother with for only $8.5 mil a year.
The team won the Presidents freaking cup, and couldn't make it to the finals. Was it 100% CH37's fault? Of course not. Could CH37 have got them there is he played like he did at the Olympics? Of course he could. But he didn't.
Broissoit kicked his *** and helped Vegas win the cup.
Good riddance.
Not only do you sound bitter you sound...
Quote from: Pigskin on September 15, 2026, 07:06:59 PMI don't see this as an effective 2nd. line for the Jets. Rosen would have to have a breakout season. He had a whooping 10 points last season. CP91 needs a bounce back season and VB is an 18 year old, 5'9" 177 rookie that is going to need some protection. Rosen and CP91 will not be providing that for him. You need someone on that line with a little grit in his game.
Average height and weight of that line is a little over 5'-10" 182 lbs.
Quote from: The Fresh Prince Of Belair, MB on September 16, 2026, 02:20:29 PMAverage height and weight of that line is a little over 5'-10" 182 lbs.
Pair them with gritty Dmen.
Love the reel of the trainer asking Bjorck if he was OK after a big hit, and he said he was OK, he is hard.
There would be speed and playmaking on that line, good eyes. I am sure they'll get a look together in the preseason.
There is a lot of young talent waiting to break out, hopefully this is the year. Sad to see Salmonson not ready to start the year.
Quote from: The Fresh Prince Of Belair, MB on September 16, 2026, 02:20:29 PMAverage height and weight of that line is a little over 5'-10" 182 lbs.
The size isn't the issue. It's that none of them play with any grit. Zach Benson is 5'10" 177, but he plays like a badger, put up points, and draws penalties.
Helli suspended.
Watched both on ice workouts today. Certainly great crowd and the athletes were busy competing.
Saw Fetts, great skill, used with Scheif and KFC, while with the other group they had Bjorck, geez he's so agile, with Vilardi and Rosen, not sold on him.
Goalies had lotta work and Skinner & Devicentiis (bad spell), were steady. Not a good day for Milic
Assuming Walton will start with the Moose but he's so good.
QuoteHelli suspended.
It's hard to sympathize with these spoiled brat athletes making $10 or millions per season that don't want to honour their contract. Sit out and rot for all I care, the jets will be fine without you
Quote from: Pigskin on September 17, 2026, 03:33:51 AMHelli suspended.
Nobody to blame but himself. Enjoy the suspension, Connor. You certainly earned it.
Quote from: dd on September 18, 2026, 04:13:08 AMIt's hard to sympathize with these spoiled brat athletes making $10 or millions per season that don't want to honour their contract. Sit out and rot for all I care, the jets will be fine without you
What about the one's only making $8.5M. LOL.
Decent game for the Jets last night. SKinner played well. The Jets are still playing with the lines. GV13 and Moe stood out for the Jets. It's pre-season and the Colorado had very few NHLers in the line up.
Are the highlights posted anywhere ? Thanks.
Quote from: PloenFan on September 23, 2026, 12:15:17 AMAre the highlights posted anywhere ? Thanks.
Sept. 19th game vs. EDM
https://youtu.be/AN_zpCETFuI?si=EEpMgKPFKuPI1yYj
I was at the game last night but not too many highlights worth showing from that one. Here they are anyway
https://youtu.be/Qn9IbbdPcPg?si=jo6ONoI7inRHouHX
I really can't see the team that the Jets are putting out on the ice for the opening night any better then last year. Down grade in goaltending. Maybe a little better on D. Bottom 6 will pretty much be the same. And, they didn't do enough to improve the 2nd. line.
Now all of this could change, depending on what they get in the Helli trade.
Can't see the current team making the playoffs.
Tend to agree with above comments
Today was at their practice which essentially was PP & PK action
Never once got an emotional rush from watching the talent.
Looks like KFC is again going to be used on the PK.
Love his offensive ability but still a head scratcher why Arniel wants to use a skater that won't block a shot or take the body
Our PK has to take a giant step forward but why it utilizes a pure scorer in hope that he gets a chance once every 20 games still puzzles me
Sharks are rumored to be interested in Helli. In return I would want.
Graf. 6'1" 194, C/RW. $4.25M till 2028/29. Last season 21G, 25A. 46 Points. 24 years old.
Musty. 6'2" 205, LW. $900K. AHL last season 21G, 24A, 45 points. 21 years.
Askarov. 6'3" 180. (G) $2M 2026/27 season. 21W 20L. in 2025/26.
Quote from: Pigskin on September 25, 2026, 04:58:45 AMSharks are rumored to be interested in Helli. In return I would want.
Graf. 6'1" 194, C/RW. $4.25M till 2028/29. Last season 21G, 25A. 46 Points. 24 years old.
Musty. 6'2" 205, LW. $900K. AHL last season 21G, 24A, 45 points. 21 years.
Askarov. 6'3" 180. (G) $2M 2026/27 season. 21W 20L. in 2025/26.
Nice ask, what do you think they'd want back along with Hbucks? I'd think at least one prospect... roster size balance.
Musty is a very good up and comer and a potential top 6
Askarov would not be a bad choice. Young and with upside
Graf uses his body with substantial hits but min. penalties
We could move a dman, like Fleury, to help the deal as the
Sharks are thin on experience there
Quote from: JockitchwithRich on September 25, 2026, 04:50:58 PMMusty is a very good up and comer and a potential top 6
Askarov would not be a bad choice. Young and with upside
Graf uses his body with substantial hits but min. penalties
We could move a dman, like Fleury, to help the deal as the
Sharks are thin on experience there
They can't take on much in cap. Next season Celebrini $18M kicks in and Will Smith who has 104 points in 143 games is going to want to get paid. They also have Trouba and Nurse sucking up $18M. per. They could be in cap hell next season.
Sharks put Comrie on waivers. Good luck Eric but this might be it for the NHL ...... course unless Chevy picks him up - please no.