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Winnipeg Jets might have been overconfident after 2024-25 success, GM says
The Winnipeg Jets are entering a pivotal off-season burdened by a harsh reality. Only one year removed from capturing the Presidents' Trophy, the organization must now prove its aging roster is still good enough to compete for a Stanley Cup.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/winnipeg-jets-end-season-cheveldayoff-arniel-9.7171202?cmp=rss

Global News Winnipeg 17h ago

Will Hellebuyck’s ‘no nonsense’ message jolt Winnipeg Jets brass into action?
'Very wrong, unacceptable, and should never happen' were some of Connor Hellebuyck's indictments on how things played out in 25-26.
#Sports #WinnipegJets #WinnipegSports
https://globalnews.ca/news/11807915/will-hellebuycks-message-jolt-winnipeg-jets-brass-into-action/

Global News Winnipeg 18h ago

ANALYSIS: Winnipeg Jets need to look past loyalty and focus on change
There are few words about the season of the Winnipeg Jets that haven’t already been said. The GM has said the right things. So has the coach and the players.
#Sports #WinnipegJets
https://globalnews.ca/news/11806691/winnipeg-jets-need-to-look-past-loyalty-focus-on-change/

Global News 23h ago

Will Hellebuyck’s ‘no-nonsense’ message jolt Winnipeg Jets brass into action?
'Very wrong, unacceptable, and should never happen' were some of Connor Hellebuyck's indictments on how things played out in 25-26.
#Sports #WinnipegJets #WinnipegSports
https://globalnews.ca/news/11807915/will-hellebuycks-message-jolt-winnipeg-jets-brass-into-action/

Brad Vrolijk 💬2d ago

Thinking about what the #WinnipegJets could look like next year. I think the team is actually pretty solid, adjustments are needed and they absolutely need to embrace the youth to gain some speed and give their game more bite. Thinking something like:

Connor - Sheifele - Vilardi
Perfetti - ??? - Iafallo
Barron - Lowry - Rosén
Koepke - (Toews?) - Lambert

Morrissey - Salomonsson
Samberg - Pionk
??? - DeMelo

There’s a few gaps that need to be filled. You could probably interchange Iafallo, Rosén, and Lambert to see where the chemistry is. But absolutely need a 2nd line centre, possibly a 4th line centre, and a 3rd pair D. I like Neiderrider and Namestikov, but I don’t think they bring what the team is missing for success next year.

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Brad Vrolijk 💬2d ago

Great news. Koepke’s style fits in really well on the Jets and they’ll be happy to have him in their lineup. I really liked watching him on the ice in the last couple months. #WinnipegJets #GoJetsGo @illegalcurve https://www.threads.com/@illegalcurve/post/DXSZ0vNEhiJ

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Jets extend Cole Koepke on a two-year deal https://illegalcurve.com/winnipeg-jets-extend-cole-koepke-on-a-two-year-deal/

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CBC Manitoba 3d ago

Disappointed Winnipeg Jets reflect on fall from grace after missing out on NHL playoffs
Plummeting from a Presidents' Trophy winner to failing to make the NHL playoffs was "unacceptable, this season," Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck assessed Friday.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/jets-hellebuyck-season-post-mortem-9.7169183?cmp=rss