In his first game in Winnipeg as a visiting player, Blake Wheeler was held off the scoresheet, but his new team got the last laugh as the New York Rangers downed the Jets 3-2 in overtime Monday night. Winnipeg started the overtime period on a man advantage, but couldn’t capitalize, …
Read More »ANALYSIS: A homecoming for former Jets captain Blake Wheeler – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size For the second time this month, it will be “homecoming” night at Canada Life Centre. But the reception for Blake Wheeler should be much different than it was for Pierre-Luc Dubois a couple of weeks ago. There was zero surprise when Winnipeg …
Read More »Winnipeg Jets announce Adam Lowry as new captain – Winnipeg
After a season without a captain, the Winnipeg Jets have named their new leader. Centre Adam Lowry, who is about to enter his 10th season as a Jet, was given the honour Tuesday. Lowry, 30, becomes the third captain in Jets 2.0 history, following in the footsteps of Andrew Ladd, …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Busy off-season for Jets to ramp up by Wednesday’s draft – Winnipeg
An already busy stretch of the off-season figures to ramp up for Winnipeg Jets GM Kevin Cheveldayoff during this week’s leadup to the NHL draft in Nashville, Tenn., and then the start of free agency. And there would seem to be a proper order for the process to unfold. Story …
Read More »ANALYSIS: No hurry for Winnipeg Jets, Blake Wheeler to decide future – Winnipeg
The first buyout window of the 2023 NHL off-season opened last week and doesn’t close until the end of this month. It’s likely the Winnipeg Jets will hold off on going that route, if and when it comes down to deciding on how to part ways with Blake Wheeler. Make …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Deadline acquisitions making big impact on Jets – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s that time of the year — to spring ahead, not fall back. The Winnipeg Jets did that this weekend with a couple of huge wins in Florida and Tampa Bay. And that success was achieved thanks, in part, to their two …
Read More »Scheifele scores twice as Jets dominate Penguins 4-1 – Winnipeg
If the Winnipeg Jets got away with one in Buffalo on Thursday, they made sure they deserved every bit of the two points they got thanks to a 4-1 win in Pittsburgh Friday night. Mark Scheifele scored twice and Cole Perfetti recorded three assists as the Jets finally got a …
Read More »Jets’ stars shine in blowout win over Colorado – Winnipeg
If the hockey world needed further validation that the Winnipeg Jets’ strong start to the season was no fluke, how about a convincing win over the defending champs? Winnipeg’s stars shone brightest Tuesday night as the Jets handled the Colorado Avalanche 5-0 to improve to 14-6-1 on the season. Blake …
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