Category: Ken Wiebe
Jets Notes: Perfetti, Ehlers, Yager
The Winnipeg Free PressThe Jets will likely ink RFA center Cole Perfetti to a bridge deal to conclude contract negotiations this summer, writes Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press. Perfetti is arguably the top RFA center left on the market, although he spent a good chunk of last season on the wing after being bumped from...
Read moreJets News & Rumors: Kadri, Lambert & Ehlers
Nikolaj EhlersIn this edition of the Winnipeg Jets News & Rumors, we look at the idea of the club bringing in Nazem Kadri as the second-line center solution, Brad Lambert looking…
Read moreMorning Notes: Kadri, Grebyonkin, Pickering
Ken WiebeThe Jets’ wish list at last season’s trade deadline had second-line center written atop it, likely in all caps. Looking at the state of their roster now, a 2C will likely be a deadline priority again after they failed to keep 2024’s stopgap solution, Sean Monahan, from reaching unrestricted free age...
Read moreUpdate On Contract Talks Between Jets & Rutger McGroarty
Ken WiebeMike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press recently provided an update on the contract standoff between the Winnipeg Jets and their 20-year-old prospect, Rutger McGroarty. Drafted 14th overall, McGroarty has declined to sign an entry-level deal with the Jets, opting instead to return to...
Read moreJets Reportedly Discussed Connor McMichael Trade With Capitals
Darcy KuemperThe Washington Capitals have made waves this offseason with several moves to bolster their roster in hopes of going on another deep playoff run with their aging core. They brought…
Read moreCapitals and Jets reportedly discussed trade that involved Connor McMichael at 2024 NHL Draft
Connor McMichaelConnor McMichael was reportedly involved in legitimate trade discussions at the 2024 NHL Draft. According to Ken Wiebe of the Winnipeg Free Press, the Washington Capitals and Winnipeg Jets discussed a deal that involved McMichael at the end of June. The 23-year-old forward would sign a two-year exte...
Read moreJets And Capitals Reportedly Discussed A Connor McMichael Trade
WinnipegThe Winnipeg Jets and Washington Capitals reportedly discussed a Connor McMichael trade at the draft last month.
Read moreWest Notes: Toffoli, Brossoit, Hague, Kiviranta
Mike McIntyreThe Jets don’t have a ton of pending unrestricted free agents, but enough to lead to some significant depth turnover after failing to win a playoff series for the third year in a row. Two players who could opt not to re-sign and test the open market are veteran winger Tyler Toffoli and backup netmin...
Read moreWinnipeg Jets To Be Patient With Connor Hellebuyck, Mark Scheifele
Pierre-Luc DuboisConnor Hellebuyck and Mark Scheifele have been in trade rumors all summer long. And Sportsnet’s Ken Wiebe says that training camp isn’t putting any pressure on the Winnipeg Jets to find a deal. Wiebe says that the Jets don’t want to make a rash decision regarding their top center and goaltender, esp...
Read moreInjury Notes: Wheeler, Kane, Gustavsson
Winnipeg JetsCole Perfetti, Nikolaj Ehlers, and Nate Schmidt were all expected to jump back into the lineup soon for the Winnipeg Jets, but they had another nice surprise at practice today. Blake Wheeler was present in a full-contact sweater and practicing on the top line. All four players were taking regular tu...
Read moreNHL Rumors: Jets, Maple Leafs, Oilers, Bruins, Blackhawks
Toronto Maple LeafsIn today’s NHL rumors rundown, with news that Nikolaj Ehlers is out with sports hernia surgery, what will the Winnipeg Jets do to replace his production? Meanwhile, there’s chatter about…
Read moreOilers Takeaways: Niemelainen putting himself in conversation with physical play
Winnipeg JetsThe Edmonton Oilers don’t have a single player who hits like Markus Niemelainen. The Finnish defenceman made his presence felt in pre-season game No. 1 with six hits and a goal during the 4-0 win over the Winnipeg Jets.
Read moreCentral Notes: Stastny, Lambert, Khudobin
Nazem KadriNotes from the Central including Paul Stastny not likely returning to Winnipeg, Anton Khudobin should be ready for training camp, and more.
Read moreRangers, Canadiens Linked to Pierre-Luc Dubois
Ken WiebePierre-Luc Dubois' reported intention to test the 2024 unrestricted free-agent market generated anxiety among Winnipeg Jets followers and created a stir in the rumor mill. It didn't take long for reports to emerge linking the 24-year-old center to other clubs.
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