Note: Viggo Björck had a goal and an assist as the Jets prospects opened the 2026 Prospect Challenge with a 3-1 win over Montreal. Brayden Yager and Kevin He also scored, while Samuel Hrenak made 22 saves. Winnipeg closes out the tournament today at noon CT.
Jets news:
NHL.com: Bjorck pushes for Jets roster spot at NHL Prospect Challenge. After scoring in his first game at the Prospect Challenge, Viggo Björck discusses his desire to make the Jets roster this season.
The Athletic Winnipeg: Mark Scheifele, Connor Hellebuyck and Winnipeg’s efforts to rebuild a winner. (Paywall). Murat looks at why Mark Scheifele remains bullish on the Jets, including the time he is putting into helping Brayden Yager and the club’s next wave of young players.
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The Athletic: Trade requests, offseason turmoil leave Red Wings and Jets rattled but undaunted. (Paywall). Some more stuff from Scheifele’s time at the NHL Media Tour in Vegas.
Daily Faceoff: Ranking every NHL team’s 2026 salary cap situation: #16-9. Winnipeg comes in with the 11th ranking after being listed at 23rd last season.
Jets video/audio:
Illegal Curve Hockey Show: Saturday Podcast. We kicked off our 18th year talking hockey in Winnipeg with the season premiere of the Illegal Curve Hockey Show, covering the informal skates, the Prospect Challenge and the latest surrounding Connor Hellebuyck’s trade request.
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