The Winnipeg Jets got three players for trading Pierre-Luc Dubois and still have some key faces. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss what could be a make-or-break year.
The Winnipeg Jets got three players for trading Pierre-Luc Dubois and still have some key faces. Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens discuss what could be a make-or-break year.
The Winnipeg Jets enter the 2023-24 NHL season after trading Pierre-Luc Dubois and getting their new additions under contract.
They also still have Kyle Connor and Josh Morrissey on long-term deals and Nikolaj Ehlers signed for another two years. But with Mark Scheifele and Connor Hellebuyck scheduled to become UFAs next summer, there are still a lot of huge decisions to make regarding the direction of the team.
Ryan Kennedy and Mike Stephens analyzed Winnipeg as part of their Central Division preview episode of The Hockey News Podcast.
Winnipeg Jets
2022-23 Result: 39-32-11, 89 PTS, 6th in Central, 19th in NHL, Lost in Round 1 to Vegas
Key Additions: Alex Iafallo (LW/C), Gabe Vilardi (C), Rasmus Kupari (C), Laurent Brossoit (G), Collin Delia (G)
Key Departures: Pierre-Luc Dubois (LW), Blake Wheeler (RW), Sam Gagner (C), Saku Maenalanen (RW), Karson Kuhlman (C), David Rittich (G)
Further Reading
NHL Prospect Overview: Tony Ferrari examines the strengths and weaknesses of the Winnipeg Jets' prospect pool. The prospect expert also analyzes the 2023 NHL draft class, other notable players, and the next players he thinks are most likely to graduate to the top team, Brad Lambert and Ville Heinola.
NHL Hot Seat Radar: Adam Proteau has Winnipeg's front office on the hot seat for this upcoming season to do some damage in the playoffs or set the team up for long-term success down the line.
NHL Off-Season Outlook: Earlier this summer, Adam Proteau examined the biggest needs and positives for the Jets heading into the off-season.
The Hockey News Yearbook: Check out the in-depth preview for all 32 NHL teams, as well as their projected finish in the standings and much more. Subscribe to The Hockey News magazine and get a free issue at THN.com/Free.
The Hockey News’ Winnipeg Jets Team Site: Check out the latest news, rumors, analysis and more all about the Jets and Manitoba's teams at THN.com/Winnipeg.