Winnipeg Jets: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Winnipeg Jets’ 4 Biggest Offseason Needs

After an incredible regular season which saw the Winnipeg Jets post an stellar 52-24-6 record, followed by a quick five-game exit from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Jets and their management group find themselves in an interesting spot this offseason.

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The NHL’s Winnipeg Jets Head Coach Search Rumours

What’s all the rumours, news, and storylines out of the geographical centre of Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba, as the Jets hunt for a head coach intensifies.

Nikolaj Ehlers News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 23 hours ago

Report: Jets to explore trade of franchise stalwart

The Jets could find themselves with a much different-looking top-six forward group next season.

Brenden Dillon News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 23 hours ago

Jets not expected to re-sign veteran defenseman

The Jets are expected to let a veteran defenseman reach unrestricted free agency in July.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / 23 hours ago

Winnipeg Jets 2024 Restricted Free Agent Overview

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has six restricted free agents (RFAs) on his books, three from the NHL roster and three who spent their seasons in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose.

Winnipeg Jets News / Pro Hockey Rumors / 8 hours ago

Jets to interview former Stanley Cup champion for HC vacancy

The Jets are now the fourth team to display interest in Craig Berube for their head coaching vacancy this offseason.

NHL head coaches with the most wins

The 'Stanley Cup droughts' quiz

Craig Berube News / Daily Faceoff / May 14

Craig Berube to meet virtually with Winnipeg Jets to interview for coaching job

The hottest commodity on the coaching market will meet with another potential suitor. Daily Faceoff insider Frank Seravalli reports that former NHL head coach Craig Berube is meeting the Winnipeg Jets virtually over Zoom Tuesday for an interview – originally thought to be an in-person meeting.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / May 13

Jets 2024 Unrestricted Free Agent Overview

Winnipeg Jets general manager Kevin Cheveldayoff has 12 unrestricted free agents (UFAs) on his books — six from the NHL roster and six who spent their seasons in the AHL with the Manitoba Moose — who will be free on July 1 to sign with whatever team they wish.

Sean Monahan News / The Hockey Writers / May 11

Winnipeg Jets 2024 Free Agents: Sean Monahan

The Winnipeg Jets’ season end was abrupt, and introduced a wealth of questions a lot earlier than they anticipated. With eyes shifting to the offseason activities, the Jets’ current unrestricted free agents take center stage.

Cole Perfetti News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Jets’ Negotiations with RFA Cole Perfetti Could Be Challenging

No player on the 2023-24 Winnipeg Jets had more of a rollercoaster season than Cole Perfetti, who at 22 years old, completed his first fully healthy NHL season.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / May 10

Revisiting 2023-24 Bold Jets Predictions

About a month before the season began, I made three bold predictions about the 2023-24 Winnipeg Jets, who at the time had a lot of uncertainty swirling around them.

Winnipeg Jets News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

5 Winnipeg Jets Head Coaching Candidates

The search is on for the fourth head coach in Winnipeg Jets 2.0 history. Rick Bowness announced his retirement on May 6 after two years behind the Jets’ bench a stellar 38-year coaching career.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Rumors / May 7

NHL Rumors: The Winnipeg Jets GM Has a Lot on His Plate This Offseason

Murat Ates of The Athletic: The Winnipeg Jets probably did not think their season would end so soon. After beating Colorado in Game 1, few could have predicted the Avalanche to win four straight games.

Cole Perfetti News / The Hockey Writers / May 7

Flames Could Target Another Young Forward in Jets’ Perfetti

The Calgary Flames have made it clear time and time again that they are not rebuilding. Owner Murray Edwards is not interested in stripping things down and going through years of struggle.

Winnipeg Jets News / Inside The Rink / May 7

Winnipeg Jets 2023-24 Season Review

The Winnipeg Jets have landed. The marathon 82-game season is over and they have been eliminated from playoffs in five games for the second year in a row.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 6

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, and the Los Angeles Kings

John Lu: Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff said that they were ready to sign Rutger McGroarty to his entry-level contract but McGroarty wanted to take a bigger role at Michigan next season after they fell short this year.

Winnipeg Jets News / Daily Faceoff / May 6

Report: Jets’ head coach Rick Bowness expected to announce retirement

Winnipeg Jets’ head coach Rick Bowness is expected to announce his retirement on Monday, according to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger. The news comes one week after the Jets were eliminated in five games by the Colorado Avalanche in the first round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Pierre-Luc Dubois News / Yardbarker / May 5

NHL teams should be wary of acquiring Pierre Luc-Dubois

Three teams have fallen for the center's combination of size (6-foot-4, 225 pounds) and all-around skill. All three have all wound up regretting it.

Oilers Eliminating Kings Makes Dubois’ Preseason Comments Ironic

What to expect for the Oilers in Round 2, and could the Kings be in line for a rebuild

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

The 'Columbus Blue Jackets first rounders' quiz

Winnipeg Jets News / Full Press Hockey / May 4

NHL Rumors: Are Changes Coming with the Winnipeg Jets?

The Winnipeg Jets‘ season came to a disappointing end with a five-game series loss to the Colorado Avalanche in Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs. This time last year, there was a lot of turmoil surrounding the Jets.

Winnipeg Jets News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Following Poor Playoffs, What Is Next For the Winnipeg Jets?

The Winnipeg Jets had an extremely disappointing end to their season. Losing to the Colorado Avalanche in five games, that ended a playoff run expected to go much further.

Connor Hellebuyck News / NHL Trade Talk / May 3

Hellebuyck Has 'Unbelievable' Take on Playoff Performance vs. Avs

In the 2023-24 NHL season, it could be argued that the Winnipeg Jets’ starting goalie Connor Hellebuyck was the best goaltender of the campaign. Considering the noticeable increase in goals scored this year, he probably had the best season of his career.

NHL News / Yardbarker / May 1