Note: The Jets are done. The Moose are done. We will still try to get you anything relevant to the pro hockey clubs of Manitoba during the next little bit. Of course the big focus is on the 2026 NHL Draft for which the Jets hold the 8th overall selection. We will be spending quite a bit of time learning about the players who could hear their name get called by Winnipeg at the end of June. You can also check out our chat with Craig Button as it pertains to the pick here.
Note II: With the Stanley Cup Final getting underway tonight in Raleigh between the Hurricanes and Golden Knights, it appears Manitoba hockey fans are firmly behind Carolina. While that’s not surprising given the playoff history between the Jets and Golden Knights, the support was overwhelming, with 80% favouring the Hurricanes.
Jets news:
Winnipeg Free Press: Potential Winnipeg Jets homecoming in the works for Doan. (Paywall). There were rumours swirling last week that the former Jets 1.0 player was in town to check things out. Mike and Ken confirm same with this report.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Charting the Winnipeg Jets’ potential path back to the 2026-27 NHL playoffs. (Paywall). Murat gives you his guidebook for this to happen including 1) Keeping Hellebuyck 2) Trading the 8th overall pick. 3) Special Teams improvement. Remember that’s what he sees as things to do to get back to playoffs, not what he would do if he was in charge.
Global News: Winnipeg Jets, 31 other NHL teams looking for same thing in Buffalo. Might this be setting the stage for something big in the coming month?
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